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Carefully crafted settings and characters are at the heart of many games and animations in the 3D space. See a selection of 3D modeling projects produced by DigiPen (Singapore) students for a look at unique game models and environment fly-throughs within game engines.

Feliz Navidad

A detailed 3D rendering of freshly baked cookies and hot cocoa during a winter festivity, created using Substance Designer and Unreal Engine 5.

Christmas presents, cookies, and hot cocoa sitting on a windowsill.

Mooncakes

A closer look at an oriental mooncake showcase that embraces the Mid-Autumn tradition.

3D rendition of orange mooncakes and cups in front of a red box.

Broken Beauty

A beautiful 3D porcelain tea set inspired by the Japanese method of repairing broken pottery.

A blue and gold pottery set next to a blue cloth.

Indonesian Satay and Grill

A savory and detailed 3D rendering of an Indonesian satay and grill, created using Maya, Substance Designer, and Unreal Engine 5.

3D rendering of an Indonesian satay and grill.

Yezi

A video showcase of Yezi, a character aglow with blue hues and leafy features, created using ZBrush, Maya, and Substance Painter.

3D model of a woman aglow with blue hues and leafy features.

Baruni Tribe

A video showcase of a tribesman from the fictional Baruni Tribe created using ZBrush, Maya, and Substance Painter.

3D model of a man wearing tribal robes containing many large teeth.

Salmon Meal

Savor this detailed rendering of a delicious salmon sashimi meal, created using Maya, Substance Designer, and Unreal Engine 5.

Meal tray with salmon roe and sashimi

Sci-Fi Corridor

Take a walk through the blinking passageway of a spaceship, created using Maya, Substance Designer, and Unreal Engine 5.

Interior view of a spaceship corridor with closed door

Nature Lover's Room

Step into this cozy nature lover’s bedroom.

3D view from behind a terrarium, depicting the bedroom from a downward angle

Alien Containment Chamber

An alien containment unit houses an otherworldly, unknown entity.

A test tube is surrounded by glowing panels and yellow railings inside a space station

Neon Dreams

A modern, neon-lit cinematic walkthrough that’s rendered in Unreal Engine.

3D scene with a desk illuminated by a neon sign in the shape of a Japanese kanji.

The Traveler's Yurt

An explorer’s yurt with a Mongolian theme.

3D View of a bedroom with various wooden furniture

Chinese Apothecary Tea House

A cinematic walkthrough of a Chinese teahouse.

Papers and different tools rest on a counter inside a Chinese apothecary.

Journey to Mars

A luxurious spaceship is on its way to Mars.

A large screen at a futuristic desk displays the words 'Mars' aboard a futuristic ship

Steampunk Detective's Office

The steampunk detective is on the case, leaving his office in disarray.

Zoomed in view of a contemporary desk with various items lying on it

Wagasa Showcase

A Japanese display shop selling traditional parasols and umbrellas.

Ornate Japanese fans sit atop a small shelf as decorations

Haunted Kitchen

An evil spirit haunts this abandoned kitchen and waits for release.

An evil red chest bound with chains hangs in kitchen

Back Alley

A cinematic project based on back alleyways in modern Asia that’s rendered real-time in Unreal Engine 4.

A dimly lit, gated urban alleyway.

The Odysseus

An interstellar spaceship makes its way home.

Multiple futuristic starship helms look out over the void of space

Ashes of the Great Anubis

An Egyptian treasury housing the secrets and riches of Anubis.

An ornate chamber adorned with Anubis statues and jackal imagery.

Stein Industries Bionic Lab

A cinematic walkthrough of a science fiction laboratory.

A single robotic chair sits in a laboratory with multiple screens surrounding it

The Cabaret

A cinematic walkthrough of a cabaret created in Unreal Engine 4.

A dimly lit empty cabaret stage with empty tables surrounding it

Precious Skulls

A cinematic walkthrough of a pirate captain’s cabin and his treasure.

Brightly lit 3D scene of a pirates inner chambers depicting a treasure chest on a table.

Artyom's Butchery

An alien butchery that sells meat from different species around the universe.

Panned out ceiling view of Artyom's butchery floor and display cases

Hu Li (Fox Reborn)

A fox messenger disguised as a worshipper arrives at the temple with the intention to awaken the fox god. While pretending to pray, he looks for hints that will guide him to free the fox god from its statue body.

Fox statue in a temple interior

Neon District: Kowloon

A sci-fi themed environment level that’s rendered real-time in Unreal Engine.

Futuristic auto mechanic shop

Project Neulyphe

Project Neulyphe is a science-fiction research facility that studies alien life as a form of energy.

A large alien creature in a laboratory incubator

Space Plants

The lab researches how to efficiently grow a sustainable food source in space for astronauts.

Hi-tech plant-growing lab

Temple of Sand

A real-time Arabic-inspired city created in Unreal Engine 4.

Plaza with fountain