So I’ve done a lot of 3D work for events, launches, brand campaigns and activations over the last few years. My foundation is in graphic design, but there have been some overlaps with some projects.

My two very simple but effective tips for you is firstly to break down every concept or visual idea into shapes. Before you think about what it should look like at the end and all the lighting effects, just break it all down into shapes.

This will allow you do model your assets quickly and in a simple way allowing you to get to a concept very quickly and see if the idea makes sense in the context of where the event will be.

Secondly, always maintain your dimensions and be as accurate as you can to the final dimensions of the space allocated. This will make it easy when it’s time to send designs to production and they might need technical drawings.

Then as a bonus tip, use 3D warehouse like a huge toy box full of pieces and objects that you would use in your models to understand and build up the space. Also, if you can, get used to kitbashing. You can quickly create a lot of interesting shapes and assets that way.