Athletic Power, a brand specializing in health products, approached me to create interactive 3D models for their product line. The goal was to enhance user engagement by showcasing their products in an innovative and interactive way on their website. The project featured three different bottle models with unique interactive functionalities: Turbo Trim,Magnesium,Clarity Caps, Pro Creatine, and Mighty Metal.

The Cycling Bottle model was designed to display three variations of the same product. This interactive Spline 3D model allowed users to:

Cycle through product versions: Users could toggle between different versions of the bottle with interactive buttons.

Rotate the model 360 degrees: Full control over the bottle’s view ensured an immersive experience.

Change bottle colors: Buttons enabled users to switch between color options, showcasing customization possibilities.

Modeling & Texturing: Designed a sleek, high-quality 3D model with realistic textures.

Interactivity: Incorporated Spline’s button functionalities to allow seamless toggling between product versions and color changes.

Optimization: Reduced file size and polygon count to ensure fast load times without compromising visual fidelity.

The Pro Creatine model emphasized simplicity and interactivity. Key features included:

Hover Interactivity: Users could hover over the bottle for subtle animations, making the model visually engaging.

360-degree Rotation: Allowed users to explore the product from every angle.

Hover Animations: Added smooth animations triggered on hover, enhancing the user experience.

Optimization: Balanced visual quality and performance for web integration.

Similar to the Pro Creatine model, the Mighty Metal bottle featured:

Hover Interactivity: Engaging hover animations to attract user attention.

360-degree Rotation: Enabled comprehensive product exploration.

Visual Consistency: Ensured that the model’s design aligned with Athletic Power’s branding.

Interactivity: Maintained intuitive controls and responsive animations.

With interactive 3D models, performance and load times are critical. The challenge was to maintain high visual quality while ensuring fast loading speeds.

Solution: Optimized textures and reduced polygon counts. Used Spline’s built-in optimization tools to fine-tune the models for web performance.

Creating intuitive and responsive interactivity required precise scripting and testing.

Solution: Leveraged Spline’s interactivity features, extensively testing the models to ensure smooth transitions and animations.

Ensuring the models looked premium while being lightweight was a balancing act.

Solution: Focused on efficient UV mapping and high-resolution textures, selectively lowering detail in non-essential areas.

The final interactive 3D models successfully met Athletic Power’s requirements and elevated their online presence. Key achievements included:

Enhanced User Engagement: The interactive models provided a unique way for users to explore the products.

Seamless Integration: The models were optimized for fast loading and smooth performance on Athletic Power’s website.

Positive Feedback: Athletic Power praised the models for their visual quality and interactivity.

This project showcased the potential of interactive 3D design in enhancing product presentations. Key takeaways include:

The importance of optimization for web-based 3D models.

Leveraging interactivity to create engaging user experiences.

The value of thorough testing to ensure performance and usability.

Through this project, I honed my skills in Spline 3D modeling, interactivity, and web optimization. The success of these models has inspired me to explore further possibilities in interactive 3D design.