Stephen Choi provides a design portfolio highlighting his work in Blender and SolidWorks. In Blender, he details projects utilizing simulations, personal renders, and tutorial-inspired projects where he adds his own elements. In SolidWorks, he outlines a GameCube case mod project, an autonomous hydroponic system design, designing ports for a deer-hunting mask, and an articulated figure commissioned by the Instagram account @KevinForGood. The portfolio provides information on Stephen's 3D modeling and design work across multiple applications.

1. Stephen Choi
Design Portfolio
Orlando, FL
(703) 999-7670
stephenchoicontact@gmail.com

2. Blender Portfolio
Dura-meow Keycap
Simulation-Driven Designs
A push to learn Boolean Operations in
Blender that humbled me with mesh
complexity. I used this as a test to model a
component in SolidWorks (the cutout for the
keycap shape) and import it into Blender and
use it as a cutout tool. I also used this as an
exercise with my newly procured resin 3D
printer and got exciting results.
Using Blender’s different simulations to create
some icons. These include the liquid, cloth and
smoke simulations.

3. Blender Portfolio
Personal Renders
Usually done at about 2AM.

4. Blender Portfolio
Tutorial-Inspired Projects
I follow tutorials to learn and typically add my own elements to
practice controlling the outcome.

5. Blender Portfolio
Tutorial-Inspired Projects
Continued.

6. SolidWorks Portfolio
GameCube Case Mod
3D-Printed Motorcycle Key
If you look at my GameCube, you can tell I’ve had it for almost 20 years. This project will involve 3D printing a brand new shell, laser-etching wooden panels and
soldering LEDs into the controller ports. Printed parts will be filled in with putty, sanded smooth and painted. Will be continuing this once I finish some internal
dimensions. This is a currently ongoing project. So far only SolidWorks and a pair of calipers used.
People were excited to tell me this wasn’t going to work.

7. SolidWorks Portfolio
Autonomous Hydroponic System
Deer-Hunting Mask Port
While I believe hydroponic agriculture is the future due to smaller footprint and
better crop yields, the manual process still creates a lot of wasted time and room
for error. This system correlates the plant’s feeding schedule with live feedback
from sensors including temperature, humidity, water level and pH levels. If there
is an imbalance or lack of resources, the automated system will trigger the
nutrient dispensing mechanisms and water source to refill to the correct water
level, pH and PPM levels. Regardless of the crop, this system takes the work and
measurements out of the process.
A few years back a deer-hunter named Mike contacted me to help him
design ports for a mask to be used in the field. Deer can smell your
breath if you’re closer than 400 meters away (I haven’t tested this
myself). He wanted mask ports that opened for easy inhaling, but
blocked air from leaving in the other direction. Instead the air would be
pushed through a carbon filter in the mask during exhalation.

8. SolidWorks Portfolio
KevinForGood Articulated Figure
Hobby Sanding Stick
3D printed sanding stick because sanding paper is cheaper than sticks.
It doesn’t work very well.
Instagram account @KevinForGood commissioned me to turn his idea into a
real product. Kevin is all about nostalgia, but originally just existed as renders.
After a few iterations of adding some degrees-of-freedom we ended up with
an articulated, color-separated 3D printed toy that was distributed through
multiple giveaways on his page.