Beginner Tutorial Series: Headphones part 1/8 - Workflow Gravity Sketch VR

Introduction

This tutorial is the first in a beginner series focused on creating a pair of headphones using Gravity Sketch VR. It aims to help you effectively communicate your design ideas in 3D, making them accessible for sharing in virtual reality or on screen.

Step 1: Setting Up Your Workspace

• Open Gravity Sketch VR and ensure your VR headset is properly connected.
• Familiarize yourself with the interface:
  • Take note of the toolbar and the available tools.
  • Adjust your environment settings for comfort and visibility.

Step 2: Creating the Headphone Base

• Select the Shape Tool from the toolbar.
• Choose a basic shape (like a block or sphere) to represent the main body of the headphones.
• Use the following actions:
  • Scale the shape to your desired size.
  • Position it appropriately in the 3D space.
• Tip: Use symmetry tools if available to maintain balance in your design.

Step 3: Adding Headphone Cushions

• Select the Sculpt Tool to create softer shapes for the cushions.
• Follow these steps:
  • Create a new shape for each cushion.
  • Adjust the curvature to resemble a comfortable design.
• Use the Mirror Tool to replicate the cushion on the opposite side for consistency.

Step 4: Designing the Headband

• Use the Curve Tool to outline the headband shape.
• Steps to follow:
  • Draw the initial curve connecting the two ear cups.
  • Adjust the thickness and position as needed.
• Practical Advice: Ensure the headband is flexible in your design to fit various head sizes.

Step 5: Adding Details

• Utilize various tools to add details such as:
  • Buttons or controls using the Shape Tool.
  • Textures and colors to enhance visual appeal.
• Experiment with different colors and materials in the material selection panel.

Step 6: Finalizing Your Design

• Review your headphone model in 3D.
• Make any necessary adjustments to proportions or details.
• Save your work frequently to avoid losing progress.

Conclusion

In this first part of the tutorial series, you learned how to set up your workspace and create the fundamental components of a headphone design in Gravity Sketch VR. Next steps include refining your model and exploring additional features in Gravity Sketch to enhance your design. For more in-depth tutorials, consider checking out the related playlists linked in the video description.