Problem Statement

A stylus allows designers and artists to provide artistic digital designs. Modern tablets (Surface Pro, IPad) support a stylus, allowing users to design anywhere.

However, creating 3D models can be difficult on 2D displays. 3D modelling requires users to navigate a lot in 3D space - even for drawing simple 3D lines. This project investigates how this process can be more efficient. The idea of this project is to better merge the two processes of navigation and creation.

In this project, the goal is to explore new methods of 3D input in 2D design applications, by using both stylus and multitouch input of the user. The two main work-tasks will be 1) creating a basic drawing prototype with new interaction methods, and 2) to explore what kind of new interactions are possible.

Tasks

• Survey of related work
• Conceptual design of methods that allow users drawing of 3D sketches
• Design and implement a drawing application that integrates the methods
• Evaluation of the application in a user study
• Report of the project into the thesis

Preferred (but not necessary) qualification

• Knowledge in the area of human computer interaction
• Interest in design, drawing, and artistry
• Experience in programming of 2D/3D GUI (E.g., Java processing)