Dollup
3D Design | Packaging Design
Info
Dolllup is a perfume line which was developed from January to May. It’s my final senior project that encompassed all my interests: cute things, makeup, and dolls. I wanted to create something that acted as an art piece and had a trinket vibe, but was actually functional. Thus, Dollup was born!
Each perfume has a different design and feel to match its designated fragrance. The process starts off as just sketches of each character, before moving on to Blender and sculpting the 3D model. In order to fit the perfume bottle, the perfume was split into two halves and had an internal cavity to accommodate the bottle. Once everything was created, it was resin printed and painted by me. The box packaging was then created to display the perfumes.
I had never done anything like this prior, but I learned so much about developing 3D design and discovered it to be another one of my interests!
Pre-Planning
To make Dollup my senior project, I proposed the concept and explored its purpose. The goal was to combine artistic expression with functionality by creating a perfume line that doubled as a collectible. Inspired by my love for figures, trinkets, and dolls, I aimed to bridge the gap between decorative and functional design while developing my skills in branding, packaging, and 3D design. Designed for young adults and collectors, Dollup combined playful aesthetics with practical use, supported by a cohesive brand identity and digital advertising. This project challenged me to explore new areas of design while pursuing my interests in branding and advertising.
Modelling Process
Each model was sculpted in Nomad Sculpt. This was done by producing two halves that could come together and fit the perfume bottle with an internal cavity. An internal insert for the packaging was also created using TinkerCAD.
Painting Process
I painted 6 models total which took me about a week to do. I divided and conquered as I waited for the layers of acrylic paint to dry. Lastly, I added a shiny coat to give them a porcelain look.
Packaging Process
Dielines were designed to fit the branding and theme of each perfume using their motifs. Clear acetate sheets were used to fill the box’s window.
Final Result
Dollup was then displayed at my senior exhibition! People were interacting and sampling the perfumes. I kept receiving questions on my process, but you already know how I did it :)
