Building high-performance 3D atelier software, zero-dependency graphics systems, and tactile physical interfaces for the modern web.
Ethan Norland is a student at Kendall College of Art and Design. He is majoring in Collaborative Design and minoring in Graphic Design. He is just beginning his journey as a UI/UX designer.
Bridging high-performance 3D interactive engineering, tactile atelier software, and high-impact visual design & brand identity.
Created to give jewelers, artisans, and everyday creators an intuitive 3D tabletop workbench. Slide realistic beads along bases, deboss personalized monograms, and test true-to-scale fit on an anatomical human arm.
Custom chord-based collision geometry preventing beads and spacers from passing through each other. Beads stop flush with hairline clearance right before surface contact.
Watertight human arm and hand model with ulnar styloid bone geometry that dynamically scales in real time with wrist circumference adjustments (140mm–220mm) across 4 skin tones.
Zero-dependency Web Audio synthesizer generating unique resonant acoustic timbres tailored to glass, quartz, precious metals, stone, and wood during sliding and latching.
Official commemorative Halloween campaign poster created for Liquid Death Mountain Water under their iconic brand ethos Murder Your Thirst. Features an ominous ice-cold atmosphere, custom distressed and frost-bitten headline typography ("SERVED CHILLED" & "HAPPY HALLOWEEN"), and visceral commercial art direction crafted for large-format print advertising.
Channeled Liquid Death's aggressive heavy-metal aesthetic into a seasonal Halloween campaign—amplifying their signature irreverent tone with chilling iced visual storytelling.
Engineered frost-bitten, distressed headline typography ("SERVED CHILLED" & "HAPPY HALLOWEEN") layered over ominous icy depth to command immediate visual attention.
Crafted at 5100 × 3300 px ultra-high resolution with precise CMYK color separations, tailored for large-format commercial street posters, in-store endcaps, and high-DPI digital displays.
An original 8-page folded editorial critique zine dissecting the magic and missteps of Walt Disney World. Analyzes theme park architecture, attraction design, transportation logistics, resort hotels, dining, and snacks with candid commentary, sharp categorization, and high-contrast typographic layout.
Honest, unfiltered evaluations contrasting peak Disney immersion (Rise of the Resistance, Dole Whip) against cautionary missteps (All-Star Sports, Turkey Leg).
Engineered for the half-letter 8-page folded booklet format, pacing distinct categories (Parks, Transit, Rides, Snacks, Hotels, Dining) into punchy, highly readable spreads.
High-contrast visual partitioning between "BEST" and "WORST" classifications utilizing bold vertical letter-spacing, bulleted breakdowns, and structured reading rhythm.
A complex typographic illustration capturing the likeness of comic book pioneer Stan Lee, constructed entirely from the names of legendary Marvel heroes, villains, and cosmic entities he co-created. Letterforms are scaled, contoured, and weighted to delineate facial bone structure, nuanced wrinkles, and his iconic tinted aviator sunglasses.
Every facial plane, shadow, and contour is composed of iconic characters (Spider-Man, Cyclops, Falcon, Kraven the Hunter, Overmind, Lockjaw)—merging storytelling directly into visual form.
Font scale, tracking, and stroke weight dynamically vary to render dark lens reflections, skin tone gradients, and delicate hair highlights without traditional halftone screening.
Rendered at 2550 × 3300 px master resolution, preserving razor-sharp character legibility whether viewed at room scale as a poster or inspected under high digital magnification.
An intricate observational fine art study exploring the structural anatomy, tactile textures, and volumetric form of footwear. Features detailed rendering of layered leather panels, woven mesh, complex lace draping, and rubber sole tread contours—grounded in rigorous tonal draftsmanship.
Nuanced mark-making distinguishing stitched leather grain, breathable woven textiles, pliable rubber foxing, and interwoven cotton shoelaces.
Accurate spatial perspective capturing the three-dimensional curve of the heel collar, arch support curvature, and asymmetrical toe box contours.
Deep, resonant core shadows under the sole and tongue transitioning smoothly into crisp specular highlights across curved upper panels.