Exploring Forms with Cage Manipulation — Lesson 2

The symbiotic relationship between form and function in industrial design has been an enduring hallmark of successful companies throughout modern history. This synergy entails the combination of alluring aesthetic shapes that draw in customers while inherently upholding their utilitarian purpose. As a result, consumers subconsciously associate some common objects with their famous design counterparts. In this video, we will model a perfume bottle in Ansys Discovery using the Sub D Cage Manipulation tool, which helps us explore forms, contours, and general ideas.

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Model Files

Download the accompanying Discovery model file used in the video lesson here. Ansys Student can be downloaded for free here.