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Hako
The Design Process

This was my personal design and animation process for the Hako sculpture. I wanted to create a design that revolved around the concept of Hako as a "vehicle for a child's imagination." So I turned Hako into a literal vehicle. My design was also a tribute to the countless hours of sim-racing I did in quarantine.

Hako Design Anchor
Matthew's Hako design moodboard

Summer 2020

Moodboard Creation

I compiled any inspiration or style ideas into a moodboard, focusing on different ways light is refracted off cars.

Summer 2020

Concept Sketches

It was necessary to sketch ideas onto a 2-dimensional UV map of the Hako sculpture. I kept envisioning the front bottom edges of the sculpture as the front wing of a formula car so I ran with the idea.

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Summer 2020

First 3D Render

This 3D rendered version of the early sketch shows what the design will look like when it is folded into a 3D object.

Summer 2020

Concept Sketches

Here I sketched another idea onto a paper UV map that I could fold in real life.

Hako concept sketch
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Summer 2020

Digital UV Map Design

Eventually, the concepts had to be drawn digitally in Illustrator with templates provided by BARTKRESA Studio.

Summer 2020

3D Render

Another render of an updated digital design. We are designing with the animation in mind, always condsidering that these elements have to move.

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Summer 2020

Digital UV Map Design

I started adding texture and depth to the tires, and I played around with a digital tachometer concept – the red bars – for the back of the Hako projection.

Digital UV Map Design

Metallic luster is applied to the body. Speed streaks, evoking speed, are made more subtle.

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Summer 2020

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Summer 2020

Digital UV Map Design

I did away with the digital tachometer and leaned into the idea of roller garage doors. 

Summer 2020

3D Render

3D rendered versions of near-final design showing front and back of Hako.

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Summer 2020

Animated Hako Design

Final animated design. For technical reasons, I was advised not to extend part of the rear spoiler onto the top surface of Hako.

Summer 2020

Projection Mapped Hako

Here is the animated sequence on an 8 ft Hako at UC Santa Barbara.

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