The Handbag Edit

<h2 style="text-align: center">Discover how artists like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.artstation.com/ryanandrade">Ryan Andrade</a> use Marvelous Designer to elevate concept art—combining 3D cloth simulation with traditional illustration techniques to create dramatic, painterly visuals for games like Civilization 7. From dynamic character poses to time-saving workflows, Marvelous Designer bridges the gap between realism and stylization in modern game development.</h2><hr><div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kK_JrrP9m2U?start=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" width="800" 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.artstation.com/ryanandrade">Ryan Andrade </a>| Civilization 7 | Lead Concept Artist at Firaxis</h1><h1 style="text-align: left">Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your work on Civilization 7?</h1><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/0c35626a8bb045d9913382c279c8ce43/images/77b9152e98a4438cad07da520233a33aCopy%20of%20FranceLP_Thumbnail.jpg" alt="77b9152e98a4438cad07da520233a33a" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="77b9152e98a4438cad07da520233a33a" data-width="1000" data-height="1000">My concept artwork has always had a heavy emphasis on 3D. I picked up Marvelous Designer back in 2014-ish when I was in college. I started using Marvelous Designer as a reference for painting more believable clothing folds for illustrations, and that’s essentially how I use it now on Civilization. <h1 style="text-align: left">Civilization 7 features a stylized look. What led you to incorporate Marvelous Designer into your workflow, and how did it support the artistic direction?</h1><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/0c35626a8bb045d9913382c279c8ce43/images/bd2095716f384fda8836991994d459c6Copy%20of%20XerxesLP_Thumb.jpg" alt="bd2095716f384fda8836991994d459c6" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="bd2095716f384fda8836991994d459c6" data-width="1000" data-height="1000">Civ 7’s aesthetic is dark and moody, and our art director had tons of chiaroscuro paintings for us to reference early in production. Baroque and Renaissance era painters are masters of clothing folds (amongst many other things), and so I once again turned to Marvelous Designer to serve as my reference. Those old masters of course hired models to pose for days while they painted, later painters like Norman Rockwell would use photo reference of hired models for the same effect. For my purposes, I see Marvelous Designer as an evolution on that, allowing me to dress and pose characters which then inform my illustrations. <h1 style="text-align: left">Workflow &amp; Tools – Could you walk us through the key tools and software you used throughout the project?</h1>The first step often happens in Blender where I’m blocking out loose composition ideas with simple geometry. From there I’ll use Daz for more articulated and detailed characters, and put those characters in Marvelous Designer for cloth simulation. Then it’s back to Blender for lights &amp; materials, and lastly is Photoshop for making brushy paint strokes. <h1 style="text-align: left">Can you share some standout moments where Marvelous Designer played a crucial role in creating iconic scenes or characters?</h1><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/0c35626a8bb045d9913382c279c8ce43/images/c99c92dc2fe448bba83c11e3aaf6251aCopy%20of%20FranceLP.jpg" alt="c99c92dc2fe448bba83c11e3aaf6251a" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="c99c92dc2fe448bba83c11e3aaf6251a" data-width="5040" data-height="2160">1) final painting The French layer painting for Civ 7 was one of my favorite use cases for Marvelous. The focal point is a woman in a dress hoisting a flag in really dramatic lighting, which would have been hard to paint from scratch without 3D. The great thing about Marvelous is when you’re able to re-use and tweak older assets for new projects, in this case I already made 90% of the stuff I needed, which saved a lot of time.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/0c35626a8bb045d9913382c279c8ce43/images/c98c161f97374a2083f7e7b5eee0bd87Copy%20of%20FranceLP_Process.jpg" alt="c98c161f97374a2083f7e7b5eee0bd87" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="c98c161f97374a2083f7e7b5eee0bd87" data-width="5040" data-height="2160">2) underpainting made using the 3D as a reference<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/0c35626a8bb045d9913382c279c8ce43/images/2896955048b4439482a53ee5c208dd8eCopy%20of%20FranceLP_Process2.jpg" alt="2896955048b4439482a53ee5c208dd8e" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="2896955048b4439482a53ee5c208dd8e" data-width="5040" data-height="2160">3) raw render from Blender using Marvelous Designer and Daz for the figures The Xerxes illustration was a similar scenario, with tons of robed figures right up in front of the camera. Using Marvelous along with Blender gave me a solid foundation for my painting. <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/0c35626a8bb045d9913382c279c8ce43/images/30eeaee8c31546d7927a31174fba68fcCopy%20of%20XerxesLP.jpg" alt="30eeaee8c31546d7927a31174fba68fc" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="30eeaee8c31546d7927a31174fba68fc" data-width="3840" data-height="2160">1) Final painting<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/0c35626a8bb045d9913382c279c8ce43/images/5e8b394b4175451ab9611e17aff0a32fCopy%20of%20XerxesProcess.jpg" alt="5e8b394b4175451ab9611e17aff0a32f" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="5e8b394b4175451ab9611e17aff0a32f" data-width="3840" data-height="2160">2) raw render from Blender using Marvelous Designer &amp; Daz for the figures<h1 style="text-align: left">What advice would you give to artists who want to use Marvelous Designer for concept art?</h1>Budget your time wisely, at least for professional work. Decide which characters in a scene will benefit most from detailed cloth sim, and which could make do without. <h1 style="text-align: left">How would you describe your experience working with Marvelous Designer on this project?</h1>Marvelous is my go-to cloth simulation tool, I’ve used it for all sorts of personal and professional projects, and so far no other program comes close to matching its features. <h1 style="text-align: left"></h1>

Stylized Concept Art Meets 3D: How Marvelous Designer Enhances Illustration in Civilization 7

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Ever wondered how a highly detailed Lolita dress is made in 3D?</h2><h2 style="text-align: center">From layered frills to hand-crafted bows, 3D Character Artist Honghui Qiu shares how he brought "Mariée de Kumya" Lolita dress to life with Marvelous Designer — and the challenges that came with it.</h2><hr><div data-vimeo-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1046712379?#t=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" width="800" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write" 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.artstation.com/qhhkkkk">Honghui Qiu</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.artstation.com/florencianespola1"> </a>| <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.artstation.com/artwork/q">Mariée de Kumya Lolita Dress</a> | 3D Character Artist</h1><hr><h1>Please introduce yourself to the Marvelous Designer community.</h1>Hello everyone! My name is Qiu Honghui, a 3D character artist from China. I've been working in the game industry for two and a half years.I was first introduced to 3D during a university course and found it incredibly fascinating. That initial spark led me to dive deeper into self-learning. However, I soon realized that 3D creation was far more complex than I had imagined. After graduating, I spent six months in a professional training program, which helped me gain the skills needed to enter the game industry.<h1>What inspired you to create this piece? Could you share the story behind it?</h1>The inspiration came from a Lolita fashion show I stumbled upon on Bilibili. I was struck by how exquisitely detailed each outfit was, which sparked my interest in learning more about Lolita fashion.This particular design is based on the 2023 “Mariée de Kumya” (Bear Bride) dress by Baby, The Stars Shine Bright. I was fascinated by its rich design elements — lace, embroidery, pearls, and satin, especially the intricate layering around the neckline, cuffs, and hem. I felt that recreating it in 3D could truly highlight its elegance and craftsmanship.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/fc8a1ec901504001bda74fd0f890409b/images/c21e02d300f54369a28c86285d8a2696%E7%86%8A%E7%86%8A%E8%8A%B1%E5%AB%81%E8%8D%89%E8%8E%93%E5%9B%AD%20%E5%AE%9E%E7%89%A9.jpg" alt="c21e02d300f54369a28c86285d8a2696" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="c21e02d300f54369a28c86285d8a2696" data-width="480" data-height="720"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/fc8a1ec901504001bda74fd0f890409b/images/471ec7e5defd440fa8d7944aaa3f1c7f%E4%BD%9C%E5%93%81%E5%B1%95%E7%A4%BA12.jpg" alt="471ec7e5defd440fa8d7944aaa3f1c7f" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="471ec7e5defd440fa8d7944aaa3f1c7f" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><h1>This Lolita design includes many intricate details such as layered patterns, bows, and lace trims. How did Marvelous Designer help improve your workflow or enable unique design effects?</h1>When working with multiple layers in Marvelous Designer, I use the Layer feature to define the hierarchy of each pattern. I also rely on Deactivate and Freeze functions to adjust layers individually.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/fc8a1ec901504001bda74fd0f890409b/images/eaa475663865471daf92400dd1591168MD%E6%88%AA%E5%9B%BE02.png" alt="eaa475663865471daf92400dd1591168" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="eaa475663865471daf92400dd1591168" data-width="2511" data-height="1911">Creating lace trims is also very efficient in Marvelous Designer. I typically adjust the pattern length or modify the weft/warp shrinkage ratio to achieve lace-like effects, and sometimes use the pleats and fold tools to create textures similar to pleated skirts.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/fc8a1ec901504001bda74fd0f890409b/images/3fec3db6c7054d3389cbc9bfe34e7e76MD%E6%88%AA%E5%9B%BE01.png" alt="3fec3db6c7054d3389cbc9bfe34e7e76" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="3fec3db6c7054d3389cbc9bfe34e7e76" data-width="2515" data-height="1914"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/fc8a1ec901504001bda74fd0f890409b/images/e76341eebdbd4bad8c3dcaa39ce22032%E4%BD%9C%E5%93%81%E5%B1%95%E7%A4%BA03.jpg" alt="e76341eebdbd4bad8c3dcaa39ce22032" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="e76341eebdbd4bad8c3dcaa39ce22032" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/fc8a1ec901504001bda74fd0f890409b/images/b5f1aae341e34b93918128849a3db362%E4%BD%9C%E5%93%81%E5%B1%95%E7%A4%BA07.jpg" alt="b5f1aae341e34b93918128849a3db362" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="b5f1aae341e34b93918128849a3db362" data-width="3840" data-height="2160">The bows featured on the Lolita dress were all made using Marvelous Designer. One major advantage of using the software for bow creation is the flexibility to quickly model different styles based on your needs. I often use the Fold Arrangement tool and fine-tune details by adjusting the fold angle along internal lines.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/fc8a1ec901504001bda74fd0f890409b/images/14f125bf835b490290623c56a906957e%E4%BD%9C%E5%93%81%E5%B1%95%E7%A4%BA09.jpg" alt="14f125bf835b490290623c56a906957e" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="14f125bf835b490290623c56a906957e" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/fc8a1ec901504001bda74fd0f890409b/images/06538a62d14646b0b3221f9a87b649d8%E4%BD%9C%E5%93%81%E5%B1%95%E7%A4%BA11.jpg" alt="06538a62d14646b0b3221f9a87b649d8" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="06538a62d14646b0b3221f9a87b649d8" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/fc8a1ec901504001bda74fd0f890409b/images/16e16f7698d648d19916443025e6c80c%E4%BD%9C%E5%93%81%E5%B1%95%E7%A4%BA10.jpg" alt="16e16f7698d648d19916443025e6c80c" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="16e16f7698d648d19916443025e6c80c" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><h1>Did you encounter any challenges during the creation process? How did you overcome them?</h1>The main challenge I faced was with the skirt. Due to its large surface area and the layering of multiple pattern pieces, the CPU simulation became quite laggy. Additionally, it was difficult to achieve the exact volume and shape I had envisioned for the skirt.To resolve this, I worked on the skirt separately in a dedicated project file, and went through multiple iterations adjusting the structure of the petticoat. I also fine-tuned the fabric properties for each layered piece individually. These steps eventually helped me reach a satisfying result.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/fc8a1ec901504001bda74fd0f890409b/images/d0f30adc247d4eee8d4ca45c24d7848d%E4%BD%9C%E5%93%81%E5%B1%95%E7%A4%BA01.jpg" alt="d0f30adc247d4eee8d4ca45c24d7848d" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="d0f30adc247d4eee8d4ca45c24d7848d" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><h1>Could you briefly walk us through the tools and software you used during this project? Was Marvelous Designer well integrated into your workflow?</h1>I began with Marvelous Designer to create the garments during the modeling phase. The assets were then imported into Blender, where I performed retopology, added edge bindings, and created accessories.For the texturing process, I used Substance Designer to craft the fabric patterns and materials. Final rendering was done in Blender.Overall, the workflow between Marvelous Designer and Blender was very smooth and efficient.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/fc8a1ec901504001bda74fd0f890409b/images/ef14418d53db452cac24563c97a54f23%E4%BD%9C%E5%93%81%E5%B1%95%E7%A4%BA13.jpg" alt="ef14418d53db452cac24563c97a54f23" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="ef14418d53db452cac24563c97a54f23" data-width="3840" data-height="2090"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/fc8a1ec901504001bda74fd0f890409b/images/3c3f6403046e49508b51cab8dff65573%E4%BD%9C%E5%93%81%E5%B1%95%E7%A4%BA17.jpg" alt="3c3f6403046e49508b51cab8dff65573" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="3c3f6403046e49508b51cab8dff65573" data-width="3840" data-height="2090"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/fc8a1ec901504001bda74fd0f890409b/images/63f5e08df7a94c6192087e05d0fe6160%E4%BD%9C%E5%93%81%E5%B1%95%E7%A4%BA14.jpg" alt="63f5e08df7a94c6192087e05d0fe6160" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="63f5e08df7a94c6192087e05d0fe6160" data-width="3840" data-height="2090"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/fc8a1ec901504001bda74fd0f890409b/images/074d8dd9ebd8403697a84b59b61c0a9c%E4%BD%9C%E5%93%81%E5%B1%95%E7%A4%BA15.jpg" alt="074d8dd9ebd8403697a84b59b61c0a9c" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="074d8dd9ebd8403697a84b59b61c0a9c" data-width="3840" data-height="2090"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/fc8a1ec901504001bda74fd0f890409b/images/b05303d935dc4714b822857f9c9583f5%E4%BD%9C%E5%93%81%E5%B1%95%E7%A4%BA16.jpg" alt="b05303d935dc4714b822857f9c9583f5" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="b05303d935dc4714b822857f9c9583f5" data-width="3840" data-height="2090"><h1>Do you have any advice for beginners who want to create a Lolita-style outfit using Marvelous Designer?</h1>My first piece of advice would be to use a higher-spec computer, as creating detailed Lolita garments can be quite demanding on system performance, especially when dealing with multiple layers and heavy simulations.Also, it’s very helpful to collect high-quality references of Lolita designs. I’d like to recommend my mentor, JueFei Kay20000 — you can check out his ArtStation portfolio here:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kay20000.artstation.com">https://kay20000.artstation.com</a><h1>How has your overall experience with Marvelous Designer been? Are there any improvements or new features you’d like to see in the future?</h1>This piece was created in 2023, when GPU simulation optimization hadn’t been introduced yet — so the process was relatively slow.However, with continuous updates, Marvelous Designer has made significant improvements in performance. I recently saw the feature highlights for Marvelous Designer 2025.0, and I’m especially looking forward to the redesigned UI and the quick-access asset store, both of which I believe will greatly enhance workflow efficiency.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/fc8a1ec901504001bda74fd0f890409b/images/8f6558a981fe405691b3dc24aa1f9122%E4%BD%9C%E5%93%81%E5%B1%95%E7%A4%BA04.jpg" alt="8f6558a981fe405691b3dc24aa1f9122" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="8f6558a981fe405691b3dc24aa1f9122" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.artstation.com/qhhkkkk">Artstation</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://space.bilibili.com/19462987">Bilibili</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/5db3019f0000000001006cba?xsec_token=ABNyM9g_1t4qNIZ7P48FA3UICMa9L426P9VlDHeQffIdI=&amp;xsec_source=pc_note">RedNote</a>

Mariée de Kumya — Recreating Lolita Dress in Marvelous Designer 🎀

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She was never one to stay in one place. Every time a breeze of adventure blew, she would grab her brown leather backpack and set off. That backpack wasn’t just an accessory—it was her journal. One strap still carried the scent of Istanbul coffee, a small scuff on the side held memories of rainy bike rides through the streets of Paris, and the zipper—slightly stubborn—whispered stories of long nights on European trains.She used to say, “You should be able to fit the world into one backpack. If you can’t, you’re carrying things you don’t need.”And each time she returned, her backpack was a little more worn—but her heart, fuller than ever.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/4eb1706460d54ba186e71d94b4694792/images/d7e155e7a0f542879039d5bf5595bcc2preview01.png" alt="d7e155e7a0f542879039d5bf5595bcc2" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="d7e155e7a0f542879039d5bf5595bcc2" data-width="900" data-height="1200"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/4eb1706460d54ba186e71d94b4694792/images/6045ff3e6f094a948906d4b7c5bc11e0preview03.png" alt="6045ff3e6f094a948906d4b7c5bc11e0" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="6045ff3e6f094a948906d4b7c5bc11e0" data-width="900" data-height="1200"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/4eb1706460d54ba186e71d94b4694792/images/b9884174fba54335b77770779b1d3df0preview05.png" alt="b9884174fba54335b77770779b1d3df0" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="b9884174fba54335b77770779b1d3df0" data-width="900" data-height="1200">For more portfolio samples and my full resume, please visit the website below:Portfolio: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.cv.zeinabdahgani.com">www.cv.zeinabdahgani.com</a>Email: best3dmodeling@gmail.cominstagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/zeinab_dahgani/">https://www.instagram.com/zeinab_dahgani/</a>LinkedIn : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeinab-dahgani">https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeinab-dahgani</a>

The Backpack of Memories

Hello can someone please explain to me how to make more 3d seamlines? Especially what i have to do in order tò make a frenchseam (so double line) that doesnt look so flat, i would like It be more realistic. Ill put some Pic of a jacket im making, as you can see the sewing line on the chest Is that grey ugly-looking line, how can i make It more realistic? Thanks all :+ <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202506/53bd1a7827774dee8b7416f19ba27260/images/5f5a562f002c4c4dad072d0da64c59ff1000036816.png" alt="5f5a562f002c4c4dad072d0da64c59ff" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="5f5a562f002c4c4dad072d0da64c59ff" data-width="624" data-height="883">