Product Design in Rhinoceros

Foundations of Rhino3D Knowledge

In the initial stage, students will learn the components of the interface, how viewports work, and how to use the mouse in Rhino3D.

This stage also covers the fundamental principles of creating NURBS curves and constructing 3D objects. The first step is packed with insights into creating 3D objects and understanding the CSS principle—Curve, Surface, Solid. This original step-by-step approach to learning Rhino3D begins with drawing a line or curve; surfaces are then generated from these lines or curves, and solids are created by combining multiple surfaces.

These foundational skills will help you understand the rules governing the 3D environment and smoothly transition to the next stage of exploring tools for working in Rhino3D.

At this stage, I explain the purpose of various tools in Rhino3D, how to activate them, and the sequence of processing commands within the program. It is crucial to understand how creation and editing tools work and what they are used for.

This knowledge will enable you to start professionally executing 3D projects right away. You don’t need to master every tool to begin modeling in Rhino3D—creating even fairly complex 3D objects typically requires only 15–20 tools. During this stage, you’ll become familiar with these essential tools and learn how to use them to create your first 3D object.

This stage focuses on practicing and reinforcing the rules for using the tools introduced in the previous step. Here, you’ll start modeling your first ideas, following a few guided steps.

By this stage, you’ll be ready to experiment with Rhino3D and have a solid understanding of how it works. This will make the process much more intuitive. Additionally, this step teaches the most essential skill for working with Rhino3D—creativity. With a strong grasp of the tools and their applications, you’ll learn to turn your ideas into 3D objects.

To support your progress, you’ll have a specially prepared guide to help you solidify your knowledge.

At this stage, you’ll solidify your knowledge through hands-on exercises. Trust me, it works—I’ve tested this method with many of my students. Step by step, at your own pace, I’ll guide you through the concept of designing a future electric vehicle.

You’ll go through the entire design process, from the car body to the wheels, electric motor, suspension, and even the final touch—the emblem design. During this training, you’ll not only practice the tools you’ve learned throughout the course but also discover some new ones, helping you explore Rhino 3D in your own unique way.

Remember, after this stage, your journey into real 3D modeling truly begins.