Marco Miceli

Works


Acadicus VR Medical Simulation 
2016-Present
   

Childbirth Sequence 
Muscles of Facial Expression

Minesota State UniversitySocial Work Farmhouse

Alys Beach Virtual Home Tour 
2016-2019

House Environments


Graphic Design & Digital Illustration 
2024 - Present

UW Madison - ICEP
Posters


Traditional Art

 Life Drawings
Oil Paintings
Watercolors
Sculpture

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Marco Miceli Art

My specialties are

3D Art

I specialize in 3D modeling, texturing, rendering, and animation. This includes working with both hard surface models and organic character models.

3D Data Editing

I work with many kinds of data, including scanned object 3D data, Point cloud data, and converting CAD models into mesh models for interactive development and animation purposes.

Illustration
I work in multiple mediums traditional and digital. I work on portraits for humans, pets, and am available for commission on any 2D visualization needs.


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MADISON COLLEGE VR CAMPUS HUB ENVIRONMENTS

 Role: 3D Artist, Designer

Overview:
Designed a visually striking VR hub for Madison Area Technical College, focusing on an open outdoor environment and visual elements reflective of the campus’ striking architecture.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 3D Model recreation/reimagination of Madison Area Technical College main campus building for VR
  • Repurpose assets for fantastical environments on a tropical island and outer space

Technologies Used:
  • ZBrush, 3ds Max, Maya, Unity, Substance Painter

    CHILDBIRTH SEQUENCE


     Role: Medical 3D Artist, Character Modeler

    Overview:
    Created highly detailed 3D models for a birthing simulation, focusing on realistic anatomy and medical conditions related to near-term pregnancy. Designed four diverse characters to represent various scenarios in the simulation, enhancing the educational experience.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Designed and modeled a contemporary birthing suite
    • Modeled a mother with near-term pregnancy anatomy using blend shapes and textures to reflect realistic changes in the body.
    • Simulated medical conditions in the lower body for educational purposes (e.g., complications related to childbirth).
    • Modeled and textured a neonate (newborn) based on post-birth reference imagery.

    Technologies Used:
    • ZBrush, 3ds Max, Maya, Blender, Unity, Substance Painter

    Birthing Suite Environemnt
    Sofa-Bed and Lounge Chair
    Birthing Suite Bathroom
    Birthing Sim Props

    MUSCLES OF FACIAL EXPRESSION
    Role: 3D Modeler, Rigger, Animator

    Overview:
    Developed a facial muscle visualization tool in Unity VR to demonstrate facial muscle movement for educational purposes.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Retopologized and optimized facial models from ZBrush sculpts.
    • Rigged and Animated facial muscles for integration into a Unity VR environment.

    Technologies Used:
    • ZBrush, Maya, Unity, VR

    SOCIAL WORK FARMHOUSE SCENARIO
    Timeline: 4 months
    Role:  Environment Artist, 3D Modeler

    Overview:
    Modeled a dilapidated home for Minnesota State University’s Social Work program, focusing on creating a realistic environment that includes hazardous, damaged assets, such as unsafe furniture and unsafe living conditions that could pose risks to children. 

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Modeled a dilapidated home with realistic, deteriorated architecture and furnishings, including broken windows, damaged walls, and exposed wiring.
    • Created dangerous props (e.g., sharp or broken furniture, hazardous materials, unsanitary conditions) to reflect risks to children and residents in such homes.
    • Worked with social work professionals to ensure accuracy in portraying the hazards that children may face in unsafe home environments.

    Technologies Used:
    • Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Unity

    ALYS BEACH VIRTUAL HOME TOUR

    Unreal Engine 5 Render
    Timeline: 2017-2019 
    Role: 3D Modeler, Texture Artist, Lighting Artist

    Overview:
    Developed interactive Unity-based virtual tours of homes in Alys Beach, recreating homes based on blueprints and interior design briefs before final construction.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Model complete homes including exterior, interior, cabinetry, windows, doors, other accessories
    • Constructed scenes in Unity; prepared lighting bakes and realtime rendering. 
    • Ensured material accuracy and design fidelity under tight deadlines.

    Technologies Used:
    • Unity, 3ds Max, Photoshop, Substance Painter, Substance Designer

    UNITY ENGINE

    ENVIRONMENTS


    ENVISION BY WORLD STUDIES

     Role: 3D Modeler, Texture Artist

    Overview:
    As part of a virtual reality project for Envision by WorldStrides, I contributed to the development of an immersive medical simulation. The project focused on simulating surgical procedures, including wound stabilization and surgical repair of a broken fibula with a plate and screws. This hands-on experience allowed students to explore medical careers in a safe and controlled virtual environment, in line with Envision's mission to provide practical, career-focused learning opportunities.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Retopologized 3D Scanned Character
    • 3D Modeling: Utilized industry-standard techniques to create highly detailed, anatomically accurate 3D models for the medical props and patient leg, ensuring realism and precision in the simulation. This included optimizing assets for real-time rendering within the virtual reality environment.
    • Blend Shapes for Wound Manipulation: Developed complex blend shapes to facilitate realistic manipulation of the wound during the stabilization procedure, allowing for dynamic interaction and an authentic simulation of medical treatments.
    • Materials and Textures: Applied advanced texturing techniques to create lifelike materials for all models

    Technologies Used:
    • Zbrush, Unity, 3ds Max, Photoshop, Substance Painter

    GRAPHIC DESIGN & DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

    Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership - University of Wisconsin Madison