We asked the creator of a new 3D modelling interface about his design project.
比利时产品设计专业的学生西蒙·范·波特伯格（Simon Van Pottelbergh）has designed a physical interface for 3D modelling and 3D printing called ‘TAC.TILES’.
The modular interface is designed to enhance user experience via physical interaction. The project eliminates the need for virtual interfaces. He explains the name TAC.TILES relates to the tactile nature of the device and the fact the modules act as tiles joined together.
西蒙·范·波特伯格（Simon Van Pottelbergh）在比利时卢卡艺术学院和TAC.TILES设计的研究是他的毕业项目的一部分。但是，范波特伯格（Van Pottelbergh）确实认为该设计将来有可能成为真正的产品。
3D建模
Designing 3D models can be a fiddly process with a keyboard and mouse operating a graphical interface on a computer screen. Simon’s idea is to bring these interfaces into the physical world in order to provide a more simplistic user experience. Van Pottelbergh refers to this as a physical barrier between designers and their designs.
The student hopes with TAC.TILES the experience can be more intuitive and believes the device has particular application in creating lots of shapes very quickly as is the建筑process of form-finding.
3D建模with 3D printing
西蒙的Tac.tiles设计本身是3D打印的。他用了Ultimaker3to produce the frames for the modules and also the physical buttons and knobs. He explains these were cut with a laser cutter and coated with a rubber finish. Simon is due to graduate in the coming weeks and explains his choice of fabrication technique,
In my student projects I always liked to implement some form of technology in order to solve problem. Although I studied product design my main focus was on technological innovation in products. The past two years I’ve become extremely interested in 3D modelling and printing.
Modular interface
Thanks to its modular design, the system can be remapped or reconfigured depending on personal preference. It has 15 different modules which can be mapped for different uses and allow users to pull, push, twist and bend. In addition, the number of modules can be reduced if preferred so as to maximise efficiency.
Van Pottelbergh explains the modular design is aided by magnetic USB ports which allow for straightforward setup and connection.
3D建模的未来
3D建模最近由于对3D图像的需求增长而引起了人们的流行。这可能是虚拟和增强现实随后的流行率上升的结果，并且随着需求的增加，将出现新的3D设计方法。西蒙认为他的设备可能与其他方法一起在这个不断扩展的市场中占有一席之地designing in virtual reality。当被问及他是否设想将来的设计将来成为产品，他说
现在，这只是一个原型，但我希望看到它成为真正的产品。为了实现这一目标，我目前正在寻找对这种技术感兴趣并愿意将此概念栩栩如生的合作伙伴和制造商。
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