Living the dream

A year later, we keep dreaming!

Hello everyone, again! It’s been a year since I completed my studies at School-ing, and I can confirm that with dedication and persistence, dreams do come true. I have successfully redirected my professional career towards 3D visualization, and I couldn't be more thrilled about it.

The beginning of it all

The first challenge we faced after a month of classes was creating an exterior project from scratch. I still don't consider it my best work, but it is one I am quite fond of.
The biggest challenge I encountered was working on the vegetation, as my goal was to transport the viewer to a tropical setting through the images. The Forest Pack tool from iToo Software took me countless hours of work, but I hope I achieved my goal when you see the images.

Project inspired by: Casa de Campo en Puente Iglesias
Architect: Oficina de Arquitectura y Paisaje OAP + MDE estudio

How do you learn to model? By modeling (obviously, right?)

While in the first project most of the polygonal modeling was inorganic, in this second one we leave behind the straight lines (I'll miss you!) and face organic modeling for the first time, which is much more complex.
We usually tend to represent popular iconic furniture pieces we have seen countless times. In my case, I dared to choose a more contemporary Nordic-style piece.
The challenge I faced in this project was both the modeling itself and my own self-demand to recreate the fabric with the utmost fidelity.

Model inspired by: RF1903
Designer: Rikke Frost
Photography set inspiration: Federico Cedrone

And we've reached my favorite part!

And finally, I developed my first interior project, which was what captured my heart in architectural visualization so many years ago. I'm not sure if it's my best work, but I'm certain that it's the one I enjoyed the most, from the selection of the scene itself to the final 'save as...' in post-production.
It's worth noting that in this project, we started following the workflow of a professional studio, adhering to a strict milestone-based delivery schedule.
Therefore, the greatest defiance was meeting the desired level of quality within the stipulated timeframe.

Project inspired by: HGB Apartment
Architect: Bernardes Arquitetura

When time gives you another perspective

This work marked the first time I faced a project that I initially thought wouldn't shine in my portfolio. However, once completed, I came to appreciate the reason why one of my professors suggested its development, and to this day, it's one that I'm most proud of.
The biggest challenge here was properly lighting the entire space, considering that the restaurant is enclosed and I didn't have the support of any natural light.

Project inspired by: Seiromushi Cuisine Restaurant
Architect: Design Studio Minwoo*

The blank canvas

In this fourth project, we immersed ourselves in the world of Photoshop. The school provided us with a basic model to work with, and from there, we unleashed our imagination.
I set the two scenes in a large shopping center surrounded by tall skyscrapers, both pictures during day and night.
For this project, I integrated most of the characters using Anima, a software by AXYZ Design. Again, dealing with the deadlines was one of the main defiances. Moreover, as my Photoshop skills were basic, filling such a large space while ensuring the scenes didn't look empty was a task itself.

Finishing at the peak

To conclude this exciting journey, our final project is being led by Víctor Bonafonte, CEO and Creative Director of Beauty & The Bit studio.
In this project we are working on a model of the V&A Dundee - Scotland's Design Museum. Once again, we have been given complete freedom to create multiple images, whether they are interiors or exteriors, applying matte painting techniques.
It is being an enriching and unforgettable experience, from which I am learning a great deal thanks to the advice that Víctor is sharing with us.
While I initially entered this field with the belief that I wanted to focus on interior design, I can confirm that the competition images have sparked my interest.

Thank you all!

As I've mentioned before, last year brought me the opportunity to redirect my career in the way I had always dreamed of.

Of course, much of this achievement is owed to School-ing and all the incredible individuals who contribute to its success. I express my sincere gratitude to Adán, Edu, Carla, and Cari! And, of course, a big thank you to my 17 classmates for their unwavering support every day! (I miss you all!)

I hope you all take pleasure in exploring my portfolio once again, and sense the passion and dedication that went into creating each image showcased here.

Thank you all so much for your time and I sincerely hope you enjoy viewing these images as much as I enjoyed crafting them!

If you want to comment on my work, or just want to get in touch with me, you can reach me at the following addresses:

www.linkedin.com/in/miguel-ángel-izquierdo-borrallo
https://www.instagram.com/m_i_g_u_e/
https://www.behance.net/miguelizquier4