In this project, I designed and built a “mechanical heart” as the core power source of a dark, industrial city. This heart isn’t just a machine; it’s the “pulse” of the world, symbolizing a cold and controlling force. Here’s a breakdown of my modeling process and design ideas.

Concept

The idea for the mechanical heart combines industrial machinery with the form of a human heart. I wanted it to convey a sense of coldness and oppression. The heart is filled with pipes, gears, and various structural parts, each symbolizing the pressure and confinement the city imposes on individuals. This heart is not only the city’s power source but also a representation of its unfeeling operation.

Process

For modeling in Blender, I started with basic shapes like cylinders and spheres. Then, I used Boolean operations to merge, cut, and layer different shapes, gradually forming the heart’s main structure. This approach made it possible to create a complex, layered look that feels both compact and detailed, capturing the industrial style I was going for.

After building the main structure, I added various pipes and connectors around the heart. These details make the mechanical heart feel more realistic and three-dimensional. Every pipe, gear, and part is carefully placed to show that this machine is not only complex but also vital to the city, as if each component plays a role in maintaining the city’s cold, relentless pulse.

To bring the mechanical heart to life, I added a skeletal structure to the model, which allows for easier animation. By adding bones, I can control specific parts of the heart and create subtle movements, making it appear as if it’s “pulsing” or “breathing” in a mechanical way.

The finished mechanical heart has a complex, industrial look. Every detail symbolizes the city’s control and oppression. It beats at the core of the city, representing the loss of humanity in this world. Through this model, I want to express a sense of “anti-human” coldness, making the viewer feel the loneliness and helplessness the main character experiences in this environment.