How to Design a Crazy Cube Man Using 3D CAD Software
Juliana Misiko
How to Design a Crazy Cube Man Using 3D CAD Software
3D design opens the door to endless creativity, allowing even the most unconventional ideas to take shape in the virtual world. One such creation is the “Crazy Cube Man”, a playful, blocky character that combines geometric simplicity with imaginative personality. With SelfCAD, a beginner-friendly yet powerful online 3D modeling tool, bringing such a character to life is both fun and approachable. This article will walk you through the process of designing a Crazy Cube Man in SelfCAD, from building its cubic framework to adding eccentric details that give it charm, ensuring your final model is as bold and unique as its name suggests.
To access the interactive tutorial to this article, check out; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/466t6s6z1u252z3a53385z3d116c555w2g6l
Once you’ve launched the editor;
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width segment to 7, height segment to 5, depth segment to 4, position y to 50.
Tick the checkmark finalize cube
Click to activate face selection; Click on highlighted region to select it
From the modify category on the toolbar choose extrusion; Set extrusion amount to 40.
Tick the checkmark to finalize extrusion, Click on highlighted region to deselect it
Click on highlighted region to select it
From the modify category on the toolbar choose extrusion; Set extrusion amount to 40.
Tick the checkmark to finalize extrusion, Click on highlighted region to deselect it
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 50, height to 50, depth to 50, position y to 65, position z to 50
Tick the checkmark finalize cube
Click highlighted part on selection cube to turn off region selection
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose sphere; Set radius to 3, position x to -31, position y to 126, position z to 50.
Tick the checkmark to finalize sphere
Click copy button to copy selected objects; Click move on the toolbar, Set x to 33 using highlighted gizmo
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
Click on mesh 4 to select it, click on mesh 12(1) to deselect
From the modify category on the toolbar choose round object; Set smoothness to 3.
Tick the checkmark to finalize round object
Click on mesh 8 to select it
Click stitch & scoop on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 8 to subtract.
Tick the checkmark to finalize difference
From the deform category on the toolbar choose inflate; Set z to 12 using highlighted gizmo.
Click ‘’x’ to close transformation panel
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose sphere; Set radius to 16, position y to 55, position z to 26.
Tick the checkmark to finalize sphere
Click scale on the toolbar; Set x to 41 using highlighted gizmo, x to 56 using highlighted gizmo
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 7, height to 16, depth to 7, position x to -13, position y to 59, position z to 45.
Tick the checkmark finalize cube
Click copy button to copy selected objects; Click move on the toolbar; Set x to 18 using highlighted gizmo
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
Click on mesh 20(1) to select it. Click on mesh 20(3) to deselect
Click rotate on the toolbar; Set z to 355
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
Click copy button to copy selected objects; Click move on the toolbar; Set y to 105.73 using highlighted gizmo
Click scale on the toolbar; Set x to 10.9, y to 21.55, z to 9.12 using highlighted gizmo
Click scale on the toolbar; Set x to 12.91, then to 15.91 using highlighted gizmo
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
Click on difference 1, mesh 20, 20(1,2,3,4), mesh 12, 12(1), mesh 16 to select
Click stitch & scoop on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose union.
Tick the checkmark to finalize union
As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.
More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy (https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace
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