TGCT - 3D Diorama
Art Direction & Digital Sculpting for 3D Printed Diorama
The Challenge
To create a striking, abstract sculptural representation of TGCT a rare, non-malignant, but locally aggressive tumour affecting affecting the knee.
Rather than a literal or informational depiction, the challenge was to visualise the condition conceptually, using metaphor and scale to communicate damage and disruption, while maintaining a strong, cohesive art direction suitable for a physical diorama.
Our Approach
We collaborated with PXP Productions and Scale Model Studios to bring this concept to life for Heartbeat.
Our role focused on concept development, art direction, and high-detail 3D sculpting. The diorama was designed around an abstract narrative, using construction-site workers actively damaging the knee as a visual metaphor for the effects of TGCT. Every element was sculpted with physical production in mind, balancing fine detail with structural integrity and print feasibility.
Once finalised, the print-ready models were produced by JC3D Design and Micro Workshops, before being expertly assembled by Scale Model Studios, resulting in a bold and impactful physical piece that translates a complex condition into a compelling visual story.
We love 3D printing here at Gecko, so this project was the perfect opportunity to create something impactful for a client while putting into practice everything we’ve learned.
People & Skills
Creative Director: Andy Mathurin
Creative Director: Meghan Kaye
Senior Producer: Patrick Solomon
Photographer: Scott Choucino
3D Sculpting Art Director : Jon Hickley
Producer: Jennifer Kidd
Producer: Ellie Saccoman
3D Producer: Chloë Lovern
3D printing: Microworkshops
3D printing: JC3 Design
Sculptor: Jennifer Kidd
Model Painter: Bruce Atherton
Set Dresser: Bella Sutherland
Spark: Werner Van Peppin
Client - Scale Model Studios
Production Studio: PXP Studios
Moodboards
Environment Design
3D Art Direction
Digital Sculpting
Z-Brush
3D Printing