Spline Design Course
Boost your design expertise by learning how to create web-interactive 3d graphics in the Spline app without a 3d background.
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The easiest way to learn 3d with the Spline app
Spline is a new and fast-growing app for designing 3d. And you don't need to be a 3d designer to create 3d. Spline is oriented toward UX/UI designers and visual/graphic designers. In this course, I will teach you how to work in this app and share with you the basic principles of quality 3d graphics, where to look for ideas, and how to present your work.
Who is this course for?
01
UX/UI designers
who want to bring 3d experience to their digital projects.
02
Graphic/visual designers
who want to create 3d for their visual projects.
03
3d novices
who want to develop 3d but are hesitant to start it off.
What you’ll get out of this course
Learn the principles of a quality 3d graphic.
You will get the basic principles of 3d that will last with you forever, regardless of the tool.
Build your first 3d in the Spline app.
You will learn the Spline app and its logic and practise your knowledge in three projects within the course:
- three abstract 3d shapes
- one animated character
- one complex 3d scene for the Web
Get free and lifetime access to exclusively compiled content.
You will have access to study, play around and get inspired by content from the author:
- Matcap library
- Author's Spline projects
- HQ materials
What’s included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Maksim Borisov in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
24 lessons • 3 projects
Week 1
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Spline Overview [18 min]
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Shapes and Objects [19 min]
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Basic Principles of 3D [14 min]
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Modelling from scratch [23 min]
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Materials [30 min]
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Realistic materials [20 min]
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Light logic [10 min]
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Stylisation [5 min]
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Working with camera [7 min]
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Creating 3 abstract objects [8 min]
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Creating a 3d character [55 min]
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Creating a 3d character
Submit by May 3
Introduction
In this module we will get acquainted with the Spline app and the basic principles of 3d graphics
Object modelling
In this module we will study the modelling basics in the Spline app
Week 2
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Animation logic: states and events [14 min]
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Spline animation [17 min]
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Animating a 3d character [5 min]
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Animating a 3d character
Submit by May 9 - 📄
Creating a 3d scene for the Web [1h 10min]
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Export and web-integration [18 min]
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Scene optimization [6 min]
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3d scene for the Web
Submit by May 13
Animation and interactions
In this module we will study the animation basics in the Spline app.
Modelling for the Web
In this module, we will create our first big scene and learn how to optimize and export it
Week 3
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Ideas and inspiration [5 min]
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How to present your work [5 min]
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Latest updates [9 min]
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Summary [4 min]
Finish
In this module, we will discuss the sources of inspiration and how to present your work and will have a quick glance at the latest updates in the Spline app
Bonus
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3D Path. Create a 3d lettering and 3d wave
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Advanced Mesh modelling.
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Physics
Bonus lessons!
What students are saying
Meet your instructor
Maksim Borisov
Maksim Borisov
Product designer. Featured by Spline and trusted by 6k+ designers.
I am a Product, Web 3d designer and Spline enthusiast. My design background is over 10 years, 4 of which I have spent learning and creating 3d for the Web using Spline.
I'm the creator of splinespiration.com where I post my projects for educational and inspirational purposes.
Let me share the tons of knowledge I've got over the years that will boost your career.
Not just a regular course!
21 + 3 Lessons
You will have lifetime access to 24 pre-recorded videos you can watch at your own pace.
Live communication
You can not only watch, but also practice and share your result. Get feedback and ask any questions!
Lots of bonuses!
With this course, you also get lovely exclusive gifts!