Silouettes

i created simple black silhouettes on Photoshop and then i brought the light in by adding grey to add the effect of lighting and depth, these were quick experiments to try get a basic shape and look for a further developed idea if i decide to use them.

initial sketches

i started jotting down ideas in my sketchbook of different designs of robots, some influenced by existing things and some i created a similar design multiple times to experiment with different looks. i chose 2 designs to further develop.

having the initial sketches helped me with my later Photoshop work as i drew on top of my initial sketches because i find it easier to get the basic shape with pencil and paper first.

Photoshop experiment

Artist interpretation

for my artist interpretation i tried to best mimic the style of the artists work i had chosen because it was a similar design to what i wanted to achieve.

joint research

i did an experiment on Photoshop where i took a picture of my arm and created a robot styled arm on top of it, i focused on small details like wires and pipes, some things that are frequently present in designs for robots and give the idea of real function.

keeping in mind with how the human skeleton provides movement with joints, i used a basic hinge joint used in the elbows and knees to bend, i created a robot styled version that would utalize the same degree of movement as a human would

moodboard

with my mood board i gathered pictures of robots from different games and movies trying to have a varied collection in styles and ascetics, this will help me experiment and explore when creating my own designs.

Mind Map

To start the design process i put together a mind map of different attributes a robot may have, some things like physical appearance to function and movement, having this mind map helped me when coming up with ideas for robots because i may not know what the robot will look like but when i get to the process of creating artwork for my design i know the basics it will need for the function it has and how it is supposed to work.