Shape Extraction: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 21:53, 2021 October 25

We use shape extraction as a process step to fit projects to existing shapes. The process involves taking a photo of an item for which a custom fit is required, with a reference item. The photo is then imported into the the tool used in the next design step, e.g. Inkscape or Fusion 360. In that tool, a shape is created that is the size of the reference item, and then the image is scaled so the reference item and the reference shape match. This allows us to create custom items with an accurate fit.

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Rowing themed custom belt buckles
Cut in a piece of wood to precisely match a piece of glass artwork.
Soap rack custom fit to a sink
Ceiling lamp based on what a resting rowing shell would look like from under water.
Vector graphic of the winnipeg skyline

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-We use shape extraction as a process step to build custom projects. The process involves taking a photo of an item for which a custom fit is required, with a reference item. The photo is then imported into the the tool used in the next design step, e.g. [[Inkscape]] or [[Fusion 360]]. In that tool, a shape is created that is the size of the reference item, and then the image is scaled so the reference item and the reference shape match. This allows us to create custom items with an accurate fit.
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+We use shape extraction as a process step to fit projects to existing shapes. The process involves taking a photo of an item for which a custom fit is required, with a reference item. The photo is then imported into the the tool used in the next design step, e.g. [[Inkscape]] or [[Fusion 360]]. In that tool, a shape is created that is the size of the reference item, and then the image is scaled so the reference item and the reference shape match. This allows us to create custom items with an accurate fit.
-Some example projects that have used this technique are:
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-* [[Rubber mat replacement for antique car]]
-* [[Custom acrylic soap rack]]
-* [[Jolanta's Glass Art]]
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 [[Category:Graphic Design]]