Creating a 3d model of the alien cover

Creating a 3d model of the alien

What is this?

Welp, gotta start somewhere.
I am going to use the ikea alien as an inspiration. My most important goal here is to create a decent topology that will work well with the skeleton/rigging in the future.

I will also try to remind myself that It’s better to fail a lot than to sit and stare at the cube in Blender with fear.

I love watching 3D professionals sharing their blender tutorials on YouTube, however you can easily get into the habit of comparing yourself with them.
-So, I will try to just make it fun for myself and share my chaotic experience here 🙌

Project details

Why does it exist?

Goal: create a simple and cute looking 3D model of an alien that can be animated and moved naturally. A special challenge: to implement facial rigging for eyes and mouth as well. (I have never worked with facial rigging before :,D)

What is needed now?

Uff, patience? -A lot of it. And coffee! We didn’t have any since yesterday… 💀
2 posts5/16/2026