<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times new roman&quot;"><em>Bringing Stylized Yokai to Life: An Interview with </em></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/yaw_cg_md/"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times new roman&quot;"><em>Samuel Onyina</em></span></a><span style="font-family: &quot;Times new roman&quot;"><em>, Marvelous Award Winner of </em></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://createwithclint.com/community-challenges/12"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times new roman&quot;"><em>Pwnisher’s "Dream Sequence" Challenge</em></span></a></h2><hr><div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7VyjLLpJEWA?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><strong>Software Used</strong></h1><p>Blender – Modeling<br>Marvelous Designer – Cloth Simulation &amp; Animation<br>Substance Painter – Texturing<br>Cycles (Blender) – Lighting &amp; Rendering</p><h1><strong>Artist Introduction</strong></h1><p>My name is Samuel Yaw Ampofo Onyina. Professionally, I am a physician based in Ghana. Alongside my medical career, I operate as a hobbyist 3D generalist under the social media moniker, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/yaw_cg_md/">yaw_cg_md</a>. I focus on character design and animation workflows to build compelling, narrative-driven visuals.</p><h1><strong>Please introduce your project.</strong></h1><p>This animation was my submission for the Dream Sequence 3D Community Challenge hosted by Pwnisher. The piece centers on a haunting, trance-like state, featuring a Yokai. The core objective was to build an atmosphere of eerie suspense.</p><h1><strong>The template for this contest was very open ended, what was your inspiration for your animation?</strong></h1><p>My inspiration stems heavily from Japanese mythological Yokai and "Kabuki-noir" as well as the work of the popular Malaysian artist, Zeen Chin. I wanted to capture the unsettling nature of a Yokai wraith who transforms the men who murdered her into marionettes that she now has control over as a form of revenge. The flowing, traditional-style robes were chosen deliberately because the way fabric drags, billows, and responds to a slow, deliberate walk cycle inherently adds drama and a surreal quality to the composition.</p><h1><strong>Tell us how Marvelous Designer creates value in this project.</strong></h1><p>Marvelous Designer is strictly necessary for grounding stylized characters in reality. In this project, the character wears a complex, multi-layered robe that interacts heavily with their limbs as they walk with outstretched arms. Hand-animating those folds or relying on standard 3D package cloth modifiers would not yield the necessary physical accuracy. I really did not have to do much to achieve the look I desired and it was genuinely a happy accident seeing how convincingly the sleeves slid down the Yokai’s arms. MD is such an amazing tool. I love it so much.</p><div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/56eOkP9ouE0?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><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202605/5ebaca44c6c94cf38e8bb9f50c3af911/images/1c7e7ab2771c40c2aa8c2756cbe3c7a6Yokai5.png" alt="1c7e7ab2771c40c2aa8c2756cbe3c7a6" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="1c7e7ab2771c40c2aa8c2756cbe3c7a6" data-width="1920" data-height="1080"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202605/5ebaca44c6c94cf38e8bb9f50c3af911/images/1454501597984554968edb1e55d6485eRender1.png" alt="1454501597984554968edb1e55d6485e" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="1454501597984554968edb1e55d6485e" data-width="1920" data-height="1080"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202605/5ebaca44c6c94cf38e8bb9f50c3af911/images/6c18dcb620724aecbf572657a2857e8cFinal0011.png" alt="6c18dcb620724aecbf572657a2857e8c" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="6c18dcb620724aecbf572657a2857e8c" data-width="1920" data-height="1080"><br><strong>What is your favorite feature or tool to use in Marvelous Designer?</strong></h1><p><strong>Sewing</strong>, the <strong>animation Mode</strong> and the <strong>Alembic export pipeline</strong> are my primary tools. The solver's ability to handle complex layered collisions without intersecting, especially on loose, flowing garments like the robe in this sequence saves hours of manual corrective sculpting. I also love the UV editor. Although rudimentary, at the moment, it streamlines my process considerably. I no longer have to worry about unwrapping in blender and it allows me to jump into texturing quickly. Love that.</p><h1><strong>For other users considering Marvelous Designer, do you have any advice or experience to share?</strong></h1><p>Keep your workflow disciplined. Build your garments with a high particle distance initially to quickly block out the silhouette and test your sewing patterns. Only lower the particle distance to refine the micro-folds once you are ready for the final simulation cache. Additionally, ensure your base avatar's animation is completely clean and free of intersecting geometry before bringing it into Marvelous Designer; good cloth simulation relies entirely on clean collision data.</p><p>Also, don't forget that you can add extra detail in any sculpting program you’re comfortable in and bake the detail down into normal maps in substance 3d painter.</p>

Marvelous Award Winner Interview  from Dream Sequence 3D Community Challenge

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<p>I have an old PC.</p><p></p><p>What settings do you suggest for speeding the CLO3D App?</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>My Laptop Specs (Asus N552VW):</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>CPU:</strong> Intel Core i7-6700HQ (4 cores / 8 threads, 2.6 GHz base – 3.5 GHz turbo)</p></li><li><p><strong>GPU:</strong> NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2 GB GDDR5 VRAM)</p></li><li><p><strong>RAM:</strong> 16 GB DDR4 (Upgradable to 32 GB)</p></li><li><p><strong>Storage:</strong> 500 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD</p></li><li><p><strong>OS:</strong> Windows 11 64-bit</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p>

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times new roman&quot;"><em>Ever wondered how a highly detailed Lolita dress is made in 3D?</em></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times new roman&quot;"><em>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.</em></span></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"><strong>Interview with </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.artstation.com/qhhkkkk"><strong>Honghui Qiu</strong></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.artstation.com/florencianespola1"><strong> </strong></a><strong>| </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.artstation.com/artwork/q"><strong>Mariée de Kumya Lolita Dress</strong></a><strong> | 3D Character Artist</strong></h1><hr><h1><strong>Please introduce yourself to the Marvelous Designer community.</strong></h1><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h1><strong>What inspired you to create this piece? Could you share the story behind it?</strong></h1><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><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"></p><h1><strong>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?</strong></h1><p>When working with multiple layers in Marvelous Designer, I use the <strong>Layer</strong> feature to define the hierarchy of each pattern. I also rely on <strong>Deactivate</strong> and <strong>Freeze</strong> functions to adjust layers individually.</p><p><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"></p><p>Creating lace trims is also very efficient in Marvelous Designer. I typically adjust the pattern length or modify the <strong>weft/warp shrinkage ratio</strong> to achieve lace-like effects, and sometimes use the <strong>pleats and fold</strong> tools to create textures similar to pleated skirts.</p><p><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"></p><p>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 <strong>Fold Arrangement</strong> tool and fine-tune details by adjusting the <strong>fold angle</strong> along internal lines.</p><p><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"></p><h1><strong>Did you encounter any challenges during the creation process? How did you overcome them?</strong></h1><p>The main challenge I faced was with the <strong>skirt</strong>. 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.</p><p>To resolve this, I worked on the skirt separately in a dedicated project file, and went through <strong>multiple iterations</strong> adjusting the structure of the <strong>petticoat</strong>. I also fine-tuned the <strong>fabric properties</strong> for each layered piece individually. These steps eventually helped me reach a satisfying result.</p><p><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"></p><h1><strong>Could you briefly walk us through the tools and software you used during this project? Was Marvelous Designer well integrated into your workflow?</strong></h1><p>I began with <strong>Marvelous Designer</strong> to create the garments during the modeling phase. The assets were then imported into <strong>Blender</strong>, where I performed <strong>retopology</strong>, added <strong>edge bindings</strong>, and created accessories.</p><p>For the texturing process, I used <strong>Substance Designer</strong> to craft the fabric patterns and materials. Final rendering was done in <strong>Blender</strong>.</p><p>Overall, the workflow between Marvelous Designer and Blender was very smooth and efficient.</p><p><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"></p><h1><strong>Do you have any advice for beginners who want to create a Lolita-style outfit using Marvelous Designer?</strong></h1><p>My first piece of advice would be to <strong>use a higher-spec computer</strong>, as creating detailed Lolita garments can be quite demanding on system performance, especially when dealing with multiple layers and heavy simulations.</p><p>Also, it’s very helpful to collect <strong>high-quality references</strong> of Lolita designs. I’d like to recommend my mentor, <strong>JueFei Kay20000</strong> — you can check out his ArtStation portfolio here:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kay20000.artstation.com"><u>https://kay20000.artstation.com</u></a></p><h1><strong>How has your overall experience with Marvelous Designer been? Are there any improvements or new features you’d like to see in the future?</strong></h1><p>This piece was created in 2023, when GPU simulation optimization hadn’t been introduced yet — so the process was relatively slow.</p><p>However, with continuous updates, Marvelous Designer has made <strong>significant improvements</strong> in performance. I recently saw the feature highlights for <strong>Marvelous Designer 2025.0</strong>, and I’m especially looking forward to the <strong>redesigned UI</strong> and the <strong>quick-access asset store</strong>, both of which I believe will greatly enhance workflow efficiency.</p><p><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"></p><p></p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.artstation.com/qhhkkkk">Artstation</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://space.bilibili.com/19462987">Bilibili</a></p><p><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></p>

Marvelous Award Winner Interview from Dream Sequence 3D Community Challenge

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