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E-SWAN — concept electric scooter modeled in Plasticity
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E-SWAN — concept electric scooter modeled in Plasticity

A concept 50 MPH electric scooter I just published. Every part modeled in

Plasticity as a closed solid — ̶M̶a̶n̶u̶f̶a̶c̶t̶u̶r̶e̶r̶-̶r̶e̶a̶d̶y̶ geometry, not just

decorative shapes. Brought into Blender via STEP for shading and rendering

in Cycles.

The wider project around the model: full brand system, owner's guidebook,

concept book, mockups, a live interactive site, and a 4K cinematic film.

Full project on Behance:

https://www.behance.net/gallery/249466959/E-SWAN-Concept-Electric-Scooter-Industrial-Design

Built end-to-end at MS3DSTUDIO (MS_Creation&More) — Alexandria, Egypt 🇪🇬

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EDIT: Fair point from the comments — I called this "manufacturer-ready" and

that was the wrong word. This is a concept industrial design study with

closed-solid CAD source, not an engineering-validated production prototype.

No FEA, no DFM review, no validated battery/controller layout behind the

renders. The correct framing is: concept design + full design package, ready

for an engineering partner to start from — not to start production from.

Thanks to the folks who pushed back, that's the kind of feedback you can't

get any other way.

https://i.redd.it/7oecmlaq5p1h1.gif

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u/MSCreationAndMore — 2 days ago

Small border radius detail that makes UI look cleaner

I recently learned this border radius tip and honestly it makes a bigger difference than I expected.

A common mistake is giving the inner element and outer container the exact same radius. It usually makes the corners feel visually off.

Small details like this can make components feel much smoother and more balanced.

u/Unlikely_Gap_5065 — 4 days ago

Beginner Figma Suggestion

Hey people,
I recently started with Figma and it looks really cool, I'm a graphic designer intermediate level
Just wanted to know how much time it could take me to reach a professional level to apply for jobs and what could be the starting salary in India or foreign companies.
Any suggestions for what to do and not and how to plan my entire self learning training program
I'm starting with my Guru YouTube, its free and really helpful
I have started watching videos of "Bring My Own Laptop". Sir Daniel is really cool and his videos are so interesting. I have been his student from years.
Any suggestions please could help me
Thank you

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u/brainrot_ADHDadult — 6 days ago

One small typography change can make a UI feel much cleaner

I found this typography comparison really helpful while learning UI design.

A few things I learned from this:

  • Keep a clear font hierarchy
  • Avoid random font sizes
  • Use consistent scaling
  • Make button text balanced with the rest of the UI
  • Readability matters more than making text bigger

Small typography decisions really change how polished a design feels

u/Unlikely_Gap_5065 — 9 days ago

Simple button sizing guide for UI design

I found this button sizing reference really useful while practicing UI design, especially for creating more consistent components.

One thing I’ve been learning is that good buttons are not just about colors or gradients. Spacing, height, and padding make a huge difference in how clean and balanced a UI feels.

It also shows how icon-only buttons and icon + text buttons use slightly different spacing systems.

Sharing in case it helps someone else learning component design.

u/Unlikely_Gap_5065 — 8 days ago
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What type of typeface do you find yourself using the most?

Hi! We give away free fonts (with commercial licenses), and we’re trying to understand what designers find most helpful. What kind of typefaces do you find yourself using most in your projects? Feel free to check out our existing freebies at https://typogram.co/freebie

u/hacktogether — 9 days ago

Graphic desing from 0

I want to start graphic design from 0 and get to a good level and what should i focus on and what program should i stick with affinity or photoshop and illustrator

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u/Apprehensive_End9759 — 9 days ago

5 color combinations that work surprisingly well for UI design

I found these color combinations recently and thought they were worth sharing here. What I like about them is that they balance contrast without feeling too overwhelming.

Some combinations feel energetic, while others feel more calm and premium.

  • Kiwi (#89E900) + Night (#222222) Bright and bold. Feels very modern and attention-grabbing.
  • Persian (#27187E) + Ghost (#F7F7FF) Clean and minimal. Works nicely for SaaS or dashboard-style UI.
  • Imperial (#FB3640) + Night (#000F08) High contrast and aggressive. Good for strong branding or sports/gaming aesthetics.
  • Cyprus (#004643) + Sand (#F0EDE5) Calm and earthy. Feels natural and polished.
  • Plum (#381932) + Milk (#FFF3E6) Soft but premium. Could work really well for beauty, fashion, or luxury interfaces.

One thing I’m learning is that good color combinations are less about “beautiful colors” and more about balance, contrast, and mood.

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u/Unlikely_Gap_5065 — 11 days ago