Dual Perspective: Exploring 3D Extrusion from Two Angles

For my main project, I am exploring dual perspective through 3D extrusion, where a single object presents two distinct visual identities depending on the viewing angle. The idea is to extrude two different shapes from perpendicular viewpoints so that, when viewed from one direction, it appears as one form, and from a 90-degree shift, it takes on an entirely different look. This technique plays with how we perceive depth, structure, and visual alignment, making the design both static and dynamic at the same time.

Primary Aesthetic: Clean Geometric Duality
The core aesthetic will be minimalist yet precise, emphasizing sharp edges, clean surfaces, and a monochrome or duotone color scheme to highlight the illusion. The forms will be geometric—possibly a letter, number, or symbol in one view and a completely different object from the other.

To enhance the dual-perspective illusion, I will focus on:

• Strategic extrusion, ensuring both perspectives remain legible.
• Contrast in material or texture, potentially using matte vs. glossy finishes to define the two perspectives.
• Crisp, high-resolution 3D printing, ensuring clean intersections between the two forms.

This aesthetic keeps the design sleek and modern, aligning with themes of optical illusion and precision engineering.

Alternative Aesthetic: Organic Flow Aesthetic
What if the dual perspective concept embraced soft, natural forms instead of strict geometry? Instead of crisp extrusions, the design could have fluid, morphing shapes, where one view presents an organic silhouette (like a leaf or wave), while the other reveals a structured, mechanical form.

Key elements of this aesthetic:

• Smooth, flowing contours that transition seamlessly between views.
• Natural materials or biomimetic design, giving the object an evolving, sculptural quality.
• A contrast between nature and industry, where one angle feels organic while the other appears engineered.

This approach would make the project more sculptural and artistic, focusing on visual softness and dynamic transformations rather than strict, engineered precision.

Final Thoughts
The dual perspective extrusion method opens up a lot of creative possibilities. My focus remains on a clean, geometric transformation, but exploring organic flow could push the project into unexpected territories. There’s even potential to merge elements, such as using curved transitions within a geometric form or integrating lighting to enhance the effect.

Ultimately, this project is about shaping perception through form, challenging how a static object can dynamically shift based on perspective. The final design will balance precision, contrast, and illusion, making it both a functional and visually intriguing experiment in 3D printing.

References:

(1)https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Sculpture-Dual-Perspectives-Gray/804891/6465345/view
(2)https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/architectural/decoration/dual-perspective-sculpture-illusion
(3)https://cargocollective.com/matthieu-robert-ortis/Ombre-portee