Simon Fraser University

Project Description

In February 2022, I was invited by a professor from Simon Fraser University to serve as a Guest Lecturer for a second-year Spatial Design class. The course curriculum covered essential 3D design tools such as Rhino, Unreal Engine, and Twinmotion, and I was brought in to support over 80 students as they prepared for their final project submissions.

My lectures focused on providing practical insights into these programs, emphasizing workflows and best practices to maximize their effectiveness in a design context. By offering hands-on demonstrations and tailored guidance, I helped students grasp complex 3D concepts and refine their projects, ensuring they had a solid understanding to confidently tackle their assignments.

Presentation Topics

For this Guest Lecture, I developed a comprehensive 1-hour and 30-minute lesson plan focused on teaching Rhino and Twinmotion. The highlight of my session was a polished demonstration of the pipeline from Rhino to Twinmotion, designed to guide students through the essential steps for creating high-quality architectural visualizations.

I prepared a high-quality demo scene using a Rhino asset and emphasized key concepts in Twinmotion. My lecture covered high-fidelity lighting techniques, effective material usage, asset integration, and the addition of realistic foliage. I also demonstrated methods for debugging performance issues, leveraging the built-in system for geo-positioning architecture using Google Maps data, and rendering high-quality visuals for professional presentations. By providing a clear and structured walkthrough, I equipped students with practical skills to elevate their final project submissions.