<h2 style="text-align: center"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202512/5f1d01f0486d47c6a3e697123df9c2a1/images/f252645328cc4bc592df1553808e8507WhatsApp%20Image%202025-09-21%20at%209.18.58%20AM.webp" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="f252645328cc4bc592df1553808e8507" data-width="1200" data-height="1600">In this User Spotlight, we are thrilled to introduce Elli: 2nd place award winner in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/contest/mdcc2025vol3">Marvelous Designer Creator's Contest 2025 Vol.3 "FANTASY ARCHIVES".</a></h2><h2 style="text-align: center">ELLi discusses the story of her creation, and methods on how she created her entry for FANTASY ARCHIVES: the usage of Marvelous Designer to bring a rebellious Victorian queen to life.</h2><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/marketplace/202509/878bf8922dce480e8086207c9c367452/1/thumbnail/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-09-21%20at%209.18.58%20AM.jpeg?w=2560" alt="Award Thumbnail" class="custom-image original-size"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/detail/878bf8922dce480e8086207c9c367452">Regal Rebel</a><hr>1. Artist Introduction: please tell us about yourself.My name is Ella-Liencha and I live in South Africa. For years I searched for a way to express my creativity. I tried painting, drawing, and writing, but I always felt a pull toward something more - something that would allow my ideas to feel alive. In February 2025, at the age of 31, I discovered Marvelous Designer for the very first time. I had no background in 3D art or digital garment creation, yet the moment I opened the software, I was hooked!My curiosity carried me through every step of the learning process. I was fascinated by how fabric could be shaped to appear structured or fluid, how folds and silhouettes could guide the viewer’s eye, and how each design could evoke an emotion or story. With every experiment, I fell deeper in love with the possibilities.Participating in the Fantasy Archives competition was both an honor and a challenge. I felt I had everything to gain by simply trying. As a lifelong daydreamer, this theme felt like home, an invitation to bring my imagined worlds to life. Since I work a full-time job, most of this came together at night - hours of quiet crafting, stitching digital fabric together while my real world slept. It felt like threading my vision into the garment piece by piece: undoing, redoing, learning, and embracing the unpredictability of the process.Through trial and error, I allowed myself to enjoy the process fully, to follow inspiration rather than control it. That freedom ultimately led me to the piece that placed, and I’m incredibly humbled and grateful for the recognition.<hr>2. We’d like to hear more about the art direction in your Creator’s contest 2025 Vol.3. What was the visual style you were aiming for?To be honest, my initial concept looked nothing like what “Regal Rebel” ultimately became. But the heart of the idea never changed: I wanted to create a queen-like figure who refuses to conform - someone powerful, elegant, and unapologetically rebellious.My visual direction became a blend of Victorian influence and high fantasy - a meeting point between structure and softness, order and defiance. I experimented with how colors, fabrics, and textures could speak to one another: the richness of royalty intertwined with the unpredictability of rebellion.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202512/5f1d01f0486d47c6a3e697123df9c2a1/images/c303deda450e439a836af4f18f0721d7Untitled%20design%202.png" alt="c303deda450e439a836af4f18f0721d7" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="c303deda450e439a836af4f18f0721d7" data-width="3600" data-height="2025">Creating “Regal Rebel” felt very much like creating art itself. It was about pushing against boundaries, letting intuition lead, embracing mistakes, and trusting the process until the character revealed her true form.Several symbolic choices shaped the final design.The external crinoline cage:Traditionally hidden beneath skirts, here it becomes visible and symbolic. It reflects the “cage” of the Victorian era, its expectations and constraints. By placing it on the outside, her rebellion becomes unmistakable.The shorts instead of a long Victorian skirt:Few things scream rebellion more loudly than wearing shorts in a period defined by restrictive dress! The ruffles and lace preserve the era’s dramatic volume without losing the bold statement.Overall, the visual style aimed to capture a fantasy queen who embodies both grace and rebellion - someone who challenges tradition while still honoring the beauty of where she comes from.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202512/5f1d01f0486d47c6a3e697123df9c2a1/images/3d956cfa5d5f4e869d701567b2edab3dUntitled%20design%20%281%29%203.png" alt="3d956cfa5d5f4e869d701567b2edab3d" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="3d956cfa5d5f4e869d701567b2edab3d" data-width="2880" data-height="1620"><hr>3. Would you be able to give us a quick overview of the different tools you use in your pipeline with a focus on Marvelous Designer? Have you encountered any challenges and how have you overcome them?Oh wow! I have so much still to learn, and that honestly excites me more than anything. For Regal Rebel, my pipeline was simple but incredibly personal.Marvelous Designer became my sketchbook, my mood board, and sometimes even my chaos playground. I drafted patterns, stitched them together, tore them apart again, reshaped them, and kept refining until the character started revealing who she wanted to be. It was a very intuitive process, less linear, more like sculpting with fabric and movement.One of the biggest challenges was the armor elements. I wanted them to feel structured but not rigid, elegant but protective. Getting them to behave correctly in simulation meant playing and tweaking.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202512/5f1d01f0486d47c6a3e697123df9c2a1/images/f3fa4f7bf82a49fda904d744d8b10f502D-3D%20Marvelous%20Designer%203.JPG" alt="f3fa4f7bf82a49fda904d744d8b10f50" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="f3fa4f7bf82a49fda904d744d8b10f50" data-width="1917" data-height="1005">I also made heavy use of pressure simulation for the ruffled blouse and subtle gathers. Small changes in pressure and layering brought the softness and movement that helped balance the harsher armor.The external crinoline cage was another adventure. Normally it would hide under a dress, but here I wanted it to stand proudly. Marvelous Designer’s curve tools and thickness settings let me shape it like a structural frame - symbolic, expressive, and unapologetically visible. Once the garments felt alive in Marvelous, I moved into Blender for the atmospheric side of the story.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202512/5f1d01f0486d47c6a3e697123df9c2a1/images/358ee9bf08ab4d28bcc0f032873090982D%203.JPG" alt="358ee9bf08ab4d28bcc0f03287309098" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="358ee9bf08ab4d28bcc0f03287309098" data-width="1902" data-height="1028">Creating the boot cuffs and lacing was surprisingly one of the most time-consuming steps. I rebuilt those pieces several times in Marvelous until the tension and direction of the straps felt believable. But once they finally worked, they grounded the entire silhouette.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202512/5f1d01f0486d47c6a3e697123df9c2a1/images/40799857c8784b2c8582183b588e393a2D%20Close-Up%203.JPG" alt="40799857c8784b2c8582183b588e393a" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="40799857c8784b2c8582183b588e393a" data-width="779" data-height="996">In the end, Marvelous Designer gave me the structure and movement, and Blender let me wrap everything in emotion. Both tools together helped me bring Regal Rebel to life - a queen who stands in elegance, defiance, and power.<hr>4. Are there any tips and tricks with Marvelous Designer that you can share with the community?If there’s one thing Marvelous Designer has taught me, it’s this: play. Be curious, be bold, be messy, be experimental. Don’t worry about always being “right” - worry about being alive in your creativity.I came into the 3D world with no background at all, and I realized very quickly that Marvelous Designer rewards those who explore. Every time I pushed a button I didn’t fully understand, every time a simulation exploded into chaos, every time I stitched the wrong line and everything collapsed, I learned something new. You are never too old, too new, or too inexperienced to follow your passion. But above all else: enjoy the process. Marvelous Designer is both a tool and a playground. Approach it with curiosity, and it will reward you with unexpected beauty.If you’re stepping into 3D for the first time - welcome. It’s never too late, and your voice, your vision, and your story absolutely belong here. I am in awe every time I see the creators on Connect - their visions, their stories, the worlds they bring to life. They inspire me constantly. Being part of this community feels like my heart could burst; it’s one of my greatest motivators and one of the biggest joys of this journey.<hr>

 ELLi: Shaping a Daydream to a Digital Fantasy -  MDCC Vol3 2nd Place Award Winner

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<h1><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202601/ecc88c8a75554dfe99907ca129df8b0b/images/9dde5e9624864a9f8e5a13c72a9d77aaScreenshot%202026-01-09%20at%2009.49.33.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="9dde5e9624864a9f8e5a13c72a9d77aa" data-width="1220" data-height="1196">The design team is looking for an intern to join them at Head Office (based in Montreal, Canada) for a paid, full-time, 12 week internship from May 25 to August 14.</h1>Main Responsibilities:<ul><li>Scout upcoming trends to inspire and fuel our creative designs and gain hands-on experience in all aspects of the design process;</li><li>Work in collaboration with our designers and other departments;</li><li>Support our design team with their daily tasks and much more!</li></ul> Qualifications:<ul><li>Be currently enrolled in a university or college program or a recent grad;</li><li>Have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 OR 3.3/4.3;</li><li>Have a strong interest in fashion design;</li><li>Be eager to learn and grow;</li><li>Be proactive and exceed expected results;</li><li>Challenge the status quo by contributing impactful ideas and solutions.</li></ul><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://careers.groupedynamite.com/corp/jobs/12706?lang=en-us">https://careers.groupedynamite.com/corp/jobs/12706?lang=en-us</a>

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<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202511/8eff287ad227413e9544e3db56a0ee1d/images/9a39f611cd584110a6835ec3c2d29ac1WhatsApp%20Image%202025-10-15%20at%2008.31.39.jpeg" alt="9a39f611cd584110a6835ec3c2d29ac1" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="9a39f611cd584110a6835ec3c2d29ac1" data-width="1600" data-height="854">A student of mine gets the following window when she opens the Print Layout… This issue has been occurring for quite some time now. CLO Version 2025.1.240

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Check out how Marvelous Desinger's cloth simulation and garment modeling is used in DEATH STRANDING by KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS.</h2><hr><div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EV53lnCzP1w" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" width="800" height="480" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" style="position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;"></iframe></div><h1 style="text-align: center">Interview with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kojimaproductions.jp/en">KOJIMA Productions</a> | Death Stranding</h1><hr><h1>Project Introduction&nbsp;</h1>Death Stranding is the first completely new title developed by game creator Hideo Kojima since KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS’s establishment. The main character in the game, Sam, does the delivery as a porter in a collapsed world of the near future and connects the citizens who have been separated. There are some elements within the game such as shooting or fighting but yet they are not the main values which make this a very unique type of open-world action game.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/38078041e95b47aa9f1be294add8f924/images/4a2758bf69ee49ca9a09b77839600b8cdeath1.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="4a2758bf69ee49ca9a09b77839600b8c" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><h1>How did Marvelous Designer help your project?</h1>Marvelous Designer and 3D scan-based models were used in half-and-half proportions approximately in the production of Death Stranding's character costume model, fabric in background etc. We also used Marvelous Designer for cloth simulation as well as garment modeling. Not only this but also the skirt, the movement of the blanket, the expressions of the life tube being swollen when entering the water, and the natural movement of the hood when it's being worn by the main character Sam were made out of Marvelous Designer. In the movement of the cape, wind simulations were also used to match the scene.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/38078041e95b47aa9f1be294add8f924/images/ab48f0d6ec63427bb2bd6c1b997cc253death2.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="ab48f0d6ec63427bb2bd6c1b997cc253" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/38078041e95b47aa9f1be294add8f924/images/efef7feec7c64643b68fb56224f08c8fdeath3.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="efef7feec7c64643b68fb56224f08c8f" data-width="2373" data-height="1011"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/38078041e95b47aa9f1be294add8f924/images/7cf7a9826dfc460f9859c4121ff44c14death4.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="7cf7a9826dfc460f9859c4121ff44c14" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><h1>If there is a memorable expression or production using Marvelous Designer in the project, please introduce to us.</h1>The shirt Sam wears in the private room is a collaboration with the fashion brand ACRONYM®. Kojima Productions used Marvelous Designer to create in-game assets based on the design that was made by ACRONYM®. Because it is a cloth that exists only in the game, not as a real product, we created its model with the feeling that the designer is making clothes based on ACRONYM®'s design drawings and fabric material samples.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/38078041e95b47aa9f1be294add8f924/images/638174f6599e4a909c6619eac98ee3fbdeatb4.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="638174f6599e4a909c6619eac98ee3fb" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/38078041e95b47aa9f1be294add8f924/images/2661675d7c2e449b818973b6df2abf5adeath5.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="2661675d7c2e449b818973b6df2abf5a" data-width="2325" data-height="1008"><h1>Please let me know what is the strength of Marvelous Designer compared to other simulation tools.</h1>In terms of cloth productions, Marvelous Designer is by far superior in the ease of intuitive work, such as pattern making, detailing fitting or sewing settings, and the convenience associated with repetitive work. Also, it is easier to understand and intuitively handle animation than other tools when using it for cloth simulation purposes, so you can keep the animation individually in layers, as well as manipulating the cloth directly in the 3D viewport during the simulation to reflect the animation results. Additionally, it is also great to be able to perform tests repeatedly in a short time since the simulation is light and well responsive.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/38078041e95b47aa9f1be294add8f924/images/da9e0d41f64a46ad88a31db1d4d71f11death6.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="da9e0d41f64a46ad88a31db1d4d71f11" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/38078041e95b47aa9f1be294add8f924/images/87ff8502454f470180cbcfad1cb8dfd6death7.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="87ff8502454f470180cbcfad1cb8dfd6" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><h1>Which features do you want to see from Marvelous Designer in the future version?</h1>There could be some type of requirements, such as 'alignment with other tools', 'synchronization ON/OFF at any time that supported in the past versions', 'features that do not reset pin or tag settings due to specific editing or avatar replacement', 'Easy to make harder and sharper wrinkles', and 'Conversion of coordinate system during import of Alembic file'. If I run the simulation again after adding or adjusting wrinkles using the Dynamic Wrinkle Brush, the wrinkles I adjusted will disappear. Thus, it would be nice to be able to keep them on another layer or etc. I am also curious to know if simulating tearing fabrics like jeans would be difficult to implement.&nbsp;<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/38078041e95b47aa9f1be294add8f924/images/4f681d057c9544b9b581b0be993cfc1cdeath8.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="4f681d057c9544b9b581b0be993cfc1c" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><h1>Would you recommend Marvelous Designer to CG artist and why is that?</h1>Marvelous Designer allows the intuitive production of patterns and sewing the same as the actual cloth production, which ensures natural and consistent quality regardless of the artist's ability or sense. Of course, there is potential for highly skilled artists to produce better-quality clothes. I highly recommend Marvelous Designer to CG artists.

ELLi: Shaping a Daydream to a Digital Fantasy - MDCC Vol3 2nd Place Award Winner

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