New Year Kinetic Tree Design , Abu Dhabi Airport !
This project involved the concept design and development of a custom kinetic tree installation for the New Year celebrations at Abu Dhabi Airport. The objective was to create an iconic centerpiece that combined motion, lighting, and decorative elements to deliver a memorable experience for visitors during the festive season.
During the concept phase, I developed four unique design concepts, each featuring a different artistic direction, structural design, decorative language, and kinetic movement. These concepts were presented to the client for review, after which two concepts were selected and further refined into detailed, production-ready proposals.
From concept development through to the final visualization, I designed the complete kinetic tree, including its overall structure, decorative elements, and every individual kinetic movement. Throughout the project, I worked closely with the production team to ensure that every design decision was technically feasible and could be successfully manufactured and installed. By collaborating throughout the development process, we refined every detail until the design was fully executable.
The project also included detailed 3D visualization, animation, and real-time presentations, allowing the client to experience the installation before production and better understand the scale, movement, and overall visual impact.
My Responsibilities :
-Creative direction for the complete kinetic tree installation.
-Developing four original design concepts and presenting them to the client.
-Refining the two selected concepts into production-ready designs.
-Designing the complete tree structure and decorative elements.
-Designing and animating every individual kinetic movement.
-Collaborating closely with the production team to ensure every design was technically feasible and ready for fabrication.
-Refining the design throughout the development process based on engineering and production requirements.
-3D modeling of the complete tree and all individual components.
-Creating lighting and material design for the installation.
-Producing high-quality animations and photorealistic renderings.
-Compositing the final presentation video.
-Developing a real-time interactive presentation in Unreal Engine to help the client review and visualize the project before production.
Tools Used :
Autodesk 3ds Max : 3D modeling and animation.
V-Ray : Lighting, materials, and photorealistic rendering.
Adobe After Effects : Video compositing and presentation.
Unreal Engine : Real-time visualization and interactive client presentations.
Role :
Creative Director
3D Designer
Kinetic Installation Designer
Visualization Artist
3D Designer
Kinetic Installation Designer
Visualization Artist
OPTION 1 !
OPTION 2 !
