What is the 3D world? - A great adventure in 3D design, scanning and printing

Welcome to our blog! Today, we will open a door to the "3D world" for everyone. Imagine that you are no longer limited to a flat, paper-like plane, but can freely roam in a three-dimensional space full of depth. This is the charm of 3D design! If you have only been exposed to graphic design (2D), then get ready to jump into this bigger and richer world. Today, we will not only discuss the difference between 3D design and graphic design, but also talk about the magical relationship between 3D scanning and 3D printing. Sit tight, your 3D adventure is about to begin!

The difference between 3D design and graphic design: the leap from pancake to cake

Let's talk about the basic difference between three-dimensional design (3D design) and graphic design (2D design). If graphic design is like a pancake, then 3D design is a layered cake. Why? Because 2D design is completely flat, and all elements stay on a plane, such as your mobile phone screen or paper. 3D design adds "depth" and gives you the ability to freely play on the X, Y, and Z axes. Not only can you design something that looks beautiful from above, but you can also appreciate it from all angles, such as making the object rotate around you! Isn't it cool?

In practical applications, 2D design is more suitable for graphic design, illustrations, web layout, etc. 3D design is often used in animation, games, industrial design and architecture. Imagine that you are no longer designing the cover of a book, but the entire cover of the book, or even every page inside. In other words, 3D design allows you to "create a world" instead of "designing a painting".

The relationship between 3D scanning and 3D printing: the bridge between digital and reality

Next, we enter the field of high technology - the magical relationship between 3D scanning and 3D printing. If you feel a little overwhelmed when you hear these words, don't worry, I will help you break down these complex concepts. In fact, 3D scanning and 3D printing are a good pair in the technology world, and they are like a bridge from the digital world to the real world.

3D scanning is to obtain data from the real world. Imagine that you have an apple in your hand, and you can use a 3D scanner to accurately "copy" its shape, size, and texture into the computer. The scanner will take pictures of the apple from different angles and then generate a 3D model. It's like turning the real apple into a virtual "apple model" that can be rotated 360 degrees in the computer.

3D printing brings things from the virtual world back to reality. Remember the apple that was just scanned? If you have a 3D printer, you can use it to turn this digital apple into a "plastic apple" in the real world. Simply put, a 3D printer will "print" the object you designed layer by layer according to the 3D model, just like a magician summoning an object - except that this time the magic is achieved by technology.

The two are closely related. 3D scanning brings the real world into the digital realm, while 3D printing brings the digital model back to reality. So, if you have a broken toy, you can use 3D scanning to copy it to the computer, and then use 3D printing to reprint the broken part! Isn't it amazing?

Why should you pay attention to the 3D world?

If you are asking yourself: "Why do I need to know about these 3D technologies?" The answer is very simple - because the 3D world is changing our lives. From medical to entertainment, from architecture to education, 3D design, 3D scanning and 3D printing are penetrating into more and more fields. They not only provide more creative possibilities for designers, engineers and artists, but also give ordinary people the opportunity to turn their ideas into reality. You can design your own furniture, repair broken toys, and even customize any item you want. In the future, 3D printing may allow us to "print" food, organs, and even houses at home!

In short, the 3D world is like a never-ending adventure. Compared with graphic design, three-dimensional design is like opening a multi-dimensional box, and the combination of 3D scanning and 3D printing brings endless possibilities. This is a world full of depth and creativity, and our blog will take you to explore every wonderful corner of it. So, fasten your seat belts and get ready for more 3D surprises!