Soft as Steel, Strong as Silk

Spider silk and its remarkable properties

This molecular visualization project is an in depth dive into spider silk and what gives it its remarkable properties. From its unique chemical makeup to its physical structure, spider silk represents a promising future for research in material sciences.


Client

Dr. Derek Ng

Format

Editorial Journal Spread

VMD, Chimera, Blender, Clip Studio Paint, Illustrator

Programs


Research


Thumbnails

Exploration of topic


Rough Drafts

Peer review and discussion


Refined Drafts

Colour and layout refinements


3D Assets

Materials + Lighting + Render


Final

Layout + Postproduction