Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Reading #21. Teddy: A Sketching Interface for 3D Freeform Design (Igarashi)

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SUMMARY:

Teddy is a sketching tool for designing 3D plush toys from 2D sketches.  Teddy is an example of a 3D modeling system with a pen-based interface.  The Teddy system allows the user to draw a 2D sketch and creates a 3D representation of the strokes.  The tool was meant for rapid prototyping and as such provides continuous design feedback through the creation of projected images.

DISCUSSION:
The Teddy application is a good example of how a pen-based interface can be used not only as a method for inputting data, but also as a means of being able to quickly create artistic models with a moderate amount of detail.  With the real-time rendering, I could definitely see an application for graphic development where sketched input could immediately be converted to animated models with fairly little detail.

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