Design, 3D Modeling and Visualization for new consumer products, packaging and displays.

 

Design Concepts

I work with you to identify the target user and explore visual concepts of potential solutions of your new product, package or display. Once a direction is chosen, digital 3D CAD models and high resolution renderings are created to allow feedback from clients, users, and other stakeholders.

 

3D Modeling and Visualization

Through the use of digital 3D modeling, textures, logos and photo-realistic lighting, I create high-resolution images from design concepts, converting any conceptual design into a fully realized product to captivate your audience with its realistic appearance from any angle.

 

Companies need product visualization to help move their design ideas from concept to reality, providing a unique opportunity to visually engage with a product before it has been created. It gives them the ability to present their design concepts to investors, can analyze the performance of a product without significant outlay of cash for product creation, can adequately identify what resources will be needed to create the product, and accurately communicate the functionality of the product for sales and marketing.

PROCESS

PRODUCT DESIGN

Every project starts with a design idea, usually communicated through a rough sketch or a detailed drawing provided by the client.

DIGITAL 3D MODELING

Specialized software is used to create a 3D computer model. This provides the ability conceptualize a product before going to production.

PACKAGE DESIGN

These final images can be used to mock up packaging concepts using the same modeling and rendering process.

PRINT & COLLATERAL

Create sell sheets, ads, brochures or any other print collateral that may be needed to help sell your concept.

HIGH RESOLUTION RENDERING

Textures and lighting are added to the 3D wire frame model which is then rendered as high resolution 2D images shot from multiple angles.

TRADE SHOW GRAPHICS

Use the resulting images to create large format trade show graphics for your upcoming booth.

CLIENTS

5.11

Advoque/Mosaic

American Dental Corporation

Carl Karcher Enterprises

Coca Cola

Disney

Go Pro

Govino

Greenhills Software

Integrity Security Services

Keri Systems

Lego

Lucas Arts

Mars M&Ms

Marvel

Mizuno

Proctor and Gamble

Purple Platypus

Real D

Shimano American

Sony Pictures

The CDM Company

Titleist

TOL Products

Toshiba

SERVICES

Product Design

3D Modeling

Photo-Realistic Renderings

Merchandising Design

Marketing and Sales Materials

Graphic Design

SOFTWARE

Rhinocerous

Autodesk T-Splines

Luxion Keyshot

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premier

ABOUT

 

Russell S. Mims Owner | Designer | 3D Modeler

 

Figurehead Design was created in 2000 offering product design, 3D modeling, high resolution rendering, packaging and graphic design. I currently reside in central California near Yosemite National Park, working remotely with small and large companies throughout the United States.

 

Previous Work Experience

  • The CDM Company: Senior Designer specializing in new product development and promotions.
  • Impact Publishing: Art Director for Interior Expressions and LA Architect magazines.
  • Chapman University: Instructor for web design and commercial illustration.

RECOMMENDATIONS

 

Steve Hermosillo Chief Creative Officer at Advoque/Mosaic

"Russell is a full stack creative professional that brings a unique and greatly valued vision to projects we've worked on together. His attention to detail and ability to collaborate on solutions for our clients have elevated our pitches for retail packaging, displays, and environments. I've yet to feel like the ask is too high, or the challenges at hand too great."

 

 

Ken Geizler President at Keri Systems

 "We've worked with Russ on a number of projects and found him not only to be a great product designer but a welcome and able collaborator as well. In addition to our first released product which drew rave reviews from our customers at our last trade show, we will be using him on all of our future product concepts. He's not only the best designer that we've used but is also the easiest to work with."

 

 

Jocelyn Zecua Brand Supervisor at Brandtailers

"Its rare to find someone with such a high caliber of talent as Russ. I had the pleasure of meeting him when we subcontracted him for a few design projects at The CDM Company. Our assignments are usually crash and burn which makes it challenging for any designer but I'm constantly impressed at his ability to deliver innovative creative designs within days. In addition, he is extremely reliable and always responsive. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs creative services. You will not be disappointed."

Russell S. Mims Owner/Digital 3D Modeler

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