Masquerade Mouse Mask
Spring 2024
Design Intent
Distinguishing the major Features that make your animal Identifiable then Simplifying them into your designs was one the goals of the mask project. The next objective was to create Instructions that could be followed by Anyone to create the mask. The final design was cut on a CNC Machine to mimic Die Cutting.
Skills
3-D Visualization
CNC Machining
Illustrator
Sketching
Mouse Features Research
Identifying Features and their Basic Shapes
Form and Feature Inspiration
Ear and Eye Shape Front Profile
Ear and Face Shape from Side Profile
Low Polly Inspiration
Ideation Sketching
Final Sketches
3-D Iterations
My original idea was to create an Organic design but I realized with a Geometric model I could achieve a better Representation of the mouse.
Full Size Tape Ups
When creating the full sized Tape Ups most of my time was spent making sure the Proportions of all of the Elements of the mask were Cohesive.
Tabbing
The final mask Design had to be held together by Friction Fit tabs rather than Tape.
Detail Work
Once I had the final form, I worked to Refine the details of the mask to create more Points of Interest throughout the mask. I added a Cheese Design to the strap and gave the eyes more Personality.
Illustrator File Prep
To create our final mask, the design was Fabricated by a CNC Machine. To produce the file our hand cut designs were placed underneath a sheet of Plexiglass and Photographed. Then the photos were traced in Illustrator making sure to include Tabs.
Creating Instructions
When designing the Instructions I utilized Visual Cues and Text to help the user create the mask. The Instructions were also given an Ascetic design that would Align with the mask and make them Fun for a Younger Audience.
