Hello, I’m Félix Lapointe, a UX designer from Quebec City, Canada. You can browse some of my work portfolio, or just scroll down the blog for some of my imaging experiments.
Blog tags: 🎨 Illustration ✨ Renders 🕶 Random 💽 The Archives Project 🌍 This Custom-Designed World All
Théâtre du Trident - Archives #008
In 2005, we produced the entire 2005-2006 season visuals, posters, brochures, ads etc. for the Théâtre du Trident . This was a unique year as there was a strike by actors and actresses, causing them to refuse to pose for poster photos. As a result, we had to create illustrations for each play.
Old 3D renders - Archives #007
2001 to 2006 - 20 years ago, I was using a software called Strata 3D studio that was made famous by the Myst video game a few years before. Here are some images I found in my old hard drives.
Squeeze apparel - Archives #006
2018 - I have noticed that smaller businesses often put more thought and care into their branded merchandise, or "swag", than larger ones. They may simply add their logo to generic items like water bottles and hoodies. However, in a previous project with my teammate Olivier Roy-Paquin, we thoroughly researched the available products and created custom designs for them. See more here.
His & hers - Archives #005
2010 - Elle et Lui (his and hers) Bathroom decor posters featuring things we enjoy.
Art exhibition invitation - Archives #004
2015 - I really like the l layout and typography on this simple flyer I made for my mother’s art exhibition.
Iroquoian vase - Archives #003
2014 - Younger me so proud of working on a museum iPad companion app at iXmédia. We requested that the photographer take turnable photos of objects on a green screen. I then used a keying process to incorporate these photos into the final product that evokes the excitement of QuickTime VR in 1994.
Osti d’Hubert - Archives #002
2017 - Header for a Pun & wordplay humour Facebook page featuring my brother's witty humor and expressive face. His face says “D’you get it?”
Introducing the Archives project - Archives #001
I have a large collection of projects that I worked on that I have accumulated over the last 25 years and am hesitant to get rid of, but I am not sure what to do with them. I considered sharing some of them on this blog periodically.
To kick things off, I'd like to share some cropped screenshots from the design of a project planning tool app that I created in 2018 for use in the film industry.
Random #18
The flywheel, also known as a virtuous circle, is a concept that refers to a self-reinforcing loop that can build momentum over time. It is a process in which one action or event sets off a chain of events that ultimately leads back to the original action, creating a cycle of positive reinforcement.
The Hygrade wiener principle (AKA “Le Principe de la saucisse Hygrade” in french) , on the other hand, is a marketing concept that suggests that the best way to sell a product is to focus on the benefits that it provides to the customer, rather than the features of the product itself. The idea is that if a product meets the needs and desires of the customer, it will create a positive emotional response and lead to increased sales and customer loyalty.
There is a similarity between the flywheel and the Hygrade wiener principle in that both involve the creation of a positive feedback loop. In the case of the flywheel, the positive feedback loop is created by the self-reinforcing nature of the process, while in the case of the Hygrade wiener principle, the positive feedback loop is created by the positive emotional response of the customer. Both concepts suggest that focusing on the needs and desires of the customer can lead to a positive outcome, and that this positive outcome can be self-reinforcing over time.
Virtual etching
I have always been drawn to the art of printmaking and etching, so I am currently experimenting with using Photoshop and Illustrator to replicate those effects in my digital artwork. Here is a preview of a project I’m working on. As a preview, I am sharing a project I am currently working on - a self-portrait. If I am happy with the final result, I plan to use it as the header image on my website.
Bored of AI generation
In recent months, there has been a significant increase in the availability and popularity of AI generation software. While I was once an early adopter of these tools, they have now become more mainstream with the release of open beta versions of MidJourney and Dall-E. While there is a debate surrounding the philosophical implications of AI image generation and its artistic merit, many people see it as a powerful new creative tool. One example of this is Pete Davidson's virtual photo shoot.
Discovering Midjourney
I recently began exploring the capabilities of the Midjourney AI image generation tool and have been thoroughly impressed with its power and capabilities. I have been having a lot of fun experimenting with it and have come up with some really interesting and unique results. The tool is incredibly user-friendly and has a wide range of options and settings that allow you to customize your creations to your liking. I am excited to continue using it and seeing what else I can come up with.
What am I looking at?
I haven't used the lidar sensor on my iPhone in quite some time, in fact, the last time I remember using it was when I first purchased the phone almost two years ago. Recently, I decided to try scanning my kitchen to see if the sensor could gather any useful data, but I don't think it was able to provide any meaningful information. Despite this, the process was still interesting to watch, especially the point cloud visualization which showed a 3D representation of the scanned objects. It was cool to see how the sensor worked, even if it didn't yield any practical results in this instance.
Color mixer freebie
I prepared this color mixer Photoshop file for my personal use and offer it as a free download. While the middle section, which is meant to display color harmonies, doesn't function exactly as I had intended, I still believe that this file will be useful for those looking for a quick and easy way to mix and match colors within Photoshop. I hope that others will find this file helpful and that it will make their design process a little bit easier.
AI powered concept art - part 2
I continued the process of creating this drawing by using some AI tools that I found online, such as Wombo Dream and Artbreeder. Using a photobashed character as a starting point, these tools generated a variety of options that I was able to review and select from. I overlaid the chosen elements onto the original image and then did a slight paint-over to help bring everything together. Overall, I found this process to be a bit like working with a computer in that the AI tools took care of much of the heavy lifting and allowed me to focus on refining and finalizing the image. I think I will try creating more images like this in the future as it can be a helpful and efficient way to work.
Photobashing is a technique used in digital art and design that involves combining multiple reference images or elements from different sources to create a new image or design. It can be used to create a wide range of visual effects and can be an effective way to quickly prototype and test ideas or to create detailed and realistic digital artwork.
Texture cubes
Texture cubes are a staple of digital art schools. I started with these two images here in Adobe Fresco, and I don't know if I'll stick with it, but I enjoyed the exercise!
More Wombo dreams
I am continually amazed by the results I am able to achieve with the Wombo Dream app
So unoriginal
I recently made the decision to post my chameleon renders on ArtStation, but upon doing so, I realized that there are already hundreds of Chameleon renders on the platform and that most of them are of a higher quality than my own. This was a harsh reminder that I am just a 3D hobbyist and that there is still a lot for me to learn and improve upon.
Wombo Dream Reference image
I was already fascinated by the surreal AI renders of Wombo Dream, but the new “Reference image” feature brings a powerful new capability!
