PCPartPicker Mark Components

Recently wrapped up another wallpaper for PCPartPicker. For this concept I decided to take our logo mark and visual the shape in a variety of computer components such as the power supply, GPU, cooler radiator, and case aluminum and tempered glass panels. It was tricky to maintain the angle of our mark so that it was still identifiable while orienting the camera enough to the side so I could highlight details of each separate piece. Also, getting the lighting right took a lot of trial and error. I originally had a traditional three light setup, but felt the colors and overall look felt flat, so I ditched it and opted for a single HDRI.

Working on these wallpapers is a nice retreat from site templates and coding. It allows me to deepen my 3D knowledge and work through the hurdles that inevitably show up when building materials, resolving geometry, lighting, etc. In the end I'd say this is my best 3D work to date but there is still SO MUCH to learn.