How do you envision future? If there was a chance, would you like to see the world beyond our own? These questions can easily provoke thoughts that are scary and yet greatly intriguing. Well, OK - maybe it's just my nerdy, information-junkie mind, but at least I know I'm not the only one who would just love to take a look at the futuristic worlds that are millions of miles away and out of our reach - well, for now anyway... Yet we can still enjoy some great 3D concept art that is made by those who dare to dream.
Polar Colony by Akim Fimin
Proof that humanity can adapt even to a very hostile-looking environment. All we need is freedom for our imagination.
Brave New World by Ashish Dani
Software used: Maya, Photoshop, 3ds Max
What the author said: A 3D matte painting from the “Vortex” concept & screenplay – based on the classical philosophical debate whether technology improves human condition or worsens it, we explore a society which has advanced enough to gain a mastery over the means of travel, communication, medicine, etc. - only to be still ruled by powers bringing a strong social stratification within, resulting into a repressive and controlled dystopian existence. It was founded on the notion of having a “Good Life”, but soon dreams were overshadowed by fears from the consequences of current & futuristic behavior.
Highway Patrol by Col Price
Software used: Photoshop
How in the hell would you run away from a patrol like this one? I don’t think there’s a lot of violations on this road.
Lost Planet 3 by Emmanuel Shiu
This Planet looks like it’s been through some really hard time. A few meteor hits here and there and voilà! We have an inhabitable landscape.
Forward to the Future by Florin Enache
In the times of supercars and flying vehicles we can still be sure of one thing - the future of Volkswagen looks safe. Even though they are going through some rough time right now...
City of Newcrest by Fournier Aurelien
According to CBS research, a person is exposed to 5000 advertisements a day. Can you imagine how many ads would we see, if this concept became a reality?
Labyrinth by Jean-Francois Liesenborghs
If you thought it was easy to get lost in your city, you’ll want to avoid this one. Having a flying vehicle helps though.
Alienware Winner by Jari Saarinen
Software used: 3ds Max, Brazil r/s, Mental ray, Photoshop, Rhino
Even though it's been 11 years since this artwork was created, it’s still very cool! (No pun intended)
Even though it's been 11 years since this artwork was created, it’s still very cool! (No pun intended)
Future Overcast by leanhnhan
Software used: 3ds Max, Vray, Photoshop
Everyone gets a perfect view and a balcony! All we need now is a better weather...
Everyone gets a perfect view and a balcony! All we need now is a better weather...
Gothic Tower by Jean-Francois Liesenborghs
Well, it looks like the future will go all-out retro. It looks cool, but you won’t like living there when the lightning strikes...
Collier by Lukasz Wiktorzak
Software used: Vray, 3ds Max, Zbrush, Photoshop
I'm very positive this is what drilling to the center of the planet is supposed to look like.
Return to Prime Even by Marek Denko
Software used: 3ds Max, Vray, Photoshop
It’s actually hard to find the right words for this piece. Simply breathtaking. A lovely combination of nature and robotics.
Project 77 concept art by Martin Deschambault
Just a normal day in the Earth 200 years in the future.
Future 2111 by Matt and Leanne Loughran
Software used: Vray, Autodesk, 3ds Max, Photoshop
Welcome to London. 106 years from now.
Fallen AT-AT Walker by Saby (Szabolcs) Menyhei
Software used: Mari, Photoshop, Maya
When you go to the fantasy world, it’s impossible to avoid the Star Wars involvement in it - but why would you want to do that, when you have an opportunity to see some stunning references like this one?
Future Station by Neil MacCormack
Software used: Lightwave 3D, Photoshop
Future looks very bright in the eyes of Mr. MacCormack. Humanity is ready to explore!
Aphelion by Nikola Damjanov
Software used: Zbrush, Photoshop
What the author said: I was highly influenced with Star Wars and Homeworld but also wanted a more grounded approach.
Bubble Deck by Ruben Alvarez
Another lovely flirting with the idea of having everything floating in the air. We have to hand it to the author though - it’s an incredibly nice view out there, what more can you ask?
Explorer by Ruben Alvarez Arias
This planet surely looks like it’s not very welcoming to any form of life.
Welcome to Karrora City by Sebastien Hue
Software used: 3ds Max, Photoshop, Autodesk
A city both bright and dark at the same time. There’s definitely a story here.
Alien Landscape by Serg Soul
Not really the friendliest sight you’ll see in space.
Baneling by Tamas Gyerman
Can’t help but think it looks like a well-upgraded Wall-e.
Ancient Library by Te Hu
One for every book lover out there. It would be easy to drown in this sea of thousands of parchments.
The building blocks of the Universe by Tomas Muller
The author was inspired by BattleStar Galactica John Cavil’s famous I don’t want to be human speech.
Dark Future by Tony Andreas Rudolph
Software used: Photoshop, Pixologic Zbrush, Autodesk Maya
Finally, this is the future nobody wants to see but have definitely thought about. Frightening stuff.