Planters and benches in an architectural setting
For Watcon, we created 3D renderings of planters, planter boxes and benches. The series places the products in outdoor settings designed for the images, from rooftop terraces to poolside spaces.
The focus is on form and surface: tall, narrow planters, wide bowls and defined edges. Planting complements each product without obscuring its silhouette.
The setting gives a sense of scale. A large planter reads differently against a broad facade than on a narrow terrace. We took those relationships into account when composing each view.
Danthree Studio developed outdoor product renderings that bring product and architecture together. The choice of plants, placement of benches and camera angle shape how each image is read.
Another focus was making surface textures visible. Light and shadow bring out relief and edges. Displacement maps can represent these details as geometry, with the level of detail adapted to the image and viewing distance.
The points where products meet their surroundings matter just as much. Ambient occlusion describes shading in recesses and at intersections. Alongside lighting, it helps ground the planters and benches in the scene. ArchDaily's urban design collection offers examples of the wider design context.
Outdoor settings for different uses
We developed a range of architectural settings for the series. Terraces, public spaces and pool areas provide the context for the products.
The clean lines of the architecture direct attention to proportions and surfaces. Plants and light add accents without overshadowing the product design.
Dezeen's collection of planter designs shows the variety of forms and uses. Our series focuses on their relationship with architecture and outdoor space.
Form, surface and scale
Round, elongated and angular planters call for different viewpoints. The camera needs to show each form clearly and make its scale understandable in relation to the setting.
For surfaces, we consider the visible texture and how it responds to light. The image composition connects these details with the overall view.
The series ranges from individual poolside planters to arrangements of planters and benches. The result is a set of distinct images within one product collection.
