Blender 3D Design Essentials

Take your design skills into the next dimension with Blender! Learn the fundamentals of 3D and create models, motion graphics, animations, and more.

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1,000+ students 80 lessons / 9 hours 28 quiz questions 9 class projects Certificate of achievement

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Blender 3D Design Essentials

Name: Blender 3D Design Essentials
Rating: 4.9 (13 reviews)

Who is this course for?

Whether you're completely new to Blender or you've opened it before and weren't sure where to start, this course is designed to help you build confidence in 3D design from the ground up. Through practical, project-based lessons, you'll learn the core skills needed to create professional 3D artwork, making it perfect for designers, illustrators, content creators, freelancers, and anyone looking to add 3D to their creative toolkit.

What will I learn?

You'll learn step-by-step how to create professional 3D models, materials, animations, and renders in Blender while working on practical, portfolio-ready projects. Led by 3D artist and designer Robin Ruud, you'll master the essential tools and workflows used by professional 3D designers, giving you the confidence to create everything from product mockups and packaging to animated characters and realistic visualisations.

Navigating the Blender workspace with confidence.
Understanding 3D modelling fundamentals.
Creating clean, professional 3D models.
Working with modifiers including Mirror, Subdivision Surface, Boolean, and Solidify.
Using modelling tools such as Extrude, Bevel, Loop Cut, and Knife.
Creating realistic materials including glass, metal, and liquids.
Applying textures and UV unwrapping models.
Building custom procedural materials using Blender's node system.
Creating realistic PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials.
Lighting, framing, and rendering professional scenes.
Building 3D product mockups and packaging.
Creating and animating your own 3D character.
Animating objects using keyframes, parenting, and timeline tools.
Refining animations with the Graph Editor and animation principles.
Exporting high-quality images and animations for web, branding, and motion design.
Completing practical, portfolio-ready 3D projects.
Learning professional Blender workflows, tips, and time-saving techniques.
... and more!

What’s in the course?

Hint: Get a feel for the course by watching the free lessons!

Course contents

1. Introduction to Blender 3D Design Essentials FREE 2:13

2. Getting Started with Blender FREE 5:30

3. How to Earn Your Certificate FREE 2:36

4. Blender Overview FREE 12:04

5. Quiz question 1

6. Your Design Brief FREE 1:56

7. Tour of the Interface FREE 6:51

8. Quiz question 2

9. What Are Polygons? 4:23

10. Other Types of Objects 5:12

11. Quiz question 3

12. Class Project 01 - Collage FREE 3:23

13. Adding Color and Materials FREE 4:30

14. Quiz question 4

15. What Is Edit Mode? FREE 6:13

16. Quiz question 5

17. Mesh Selection 2:54

18. Quiz question 6

19. What Is Modeling? FREE 1:16

20. Quiz question 7

21. Extrude Tool FREE 1:56

22. Inset Tool 5:17

23. Bevel Tool 1:15

24. Loop Cut and Slide Tools 4:35

25. Quiz question 8

26. Knife Tool FREE 3:21

27. Quiz question 9

28. Shear Tool 1:06

29. Modeling Shortcuts FREE 5:14

30. Quiz question 10

31. Deleting and Refining Mesh FREE 4:35

32. Quiz question 11

33. Modeling Circular Objects 8:40

34. Quiz question 12

35. Class Project 02 - Modeling the Bottle FREE 3:46

36. Completed - Class Project 02 - Modeling the Base FREE 7:44

37. Completed - Class Project 02 - Modeling the Cap 15:35

38. What Are Render Engines? 3:30

39. Quiz question 13

40. Setting Up the Cycles Render Engine 4:22

41. Quiz question 14

42. World Lighting 9:27

43. Quiz question 15

44. Creating Glass 6:12

45. Quiz question 16

46. Creating Liquid 9:30

47. Quiz question 17

48. Repairing a Bad Shell 3:38

49. Class Project 03 - Shading the Bottle 2:40

50. Completed - Class Project 03 - Shading the Bottle 15:11

51. Combining Scenes 5:45

52. Camera Settings 4:51

53. Quiz question 18

54. Light Types 5:18

55. Rendering with Cycles 4:30

56. Quiz question 19

57. Class Project 04 - Product Render 2:38

58. Completed - Class Project 04 - Product Render 27:38

59. Movement Shortcuts 5:26

60. Quiz question 20

61. Subdivision Surface Modifier 10:10

62. Modeling Symmetrically with the Mirror Modifier 10:30

63. Quiz question 21

64. Separating Mirrored Objects 1:40

65. Drawing 5:56

66. Quiz question 22

67. Modeling Clothing 8:05

68. Quiz question 23

69. Class Project 05 - Character Modeling 2:15

70. Completed - Class Project 05 - Modeling the Head 16:18

71. Completed - Class Project 05 - Modeling the Body 17:07

72. Completed - Class Project 05 - Separating Mirrored Objects 3:43

73. Working with Multiple Materials 4:42

74. Advanced Shading 8:16

75. Class Project 06 - Character Shading 1:53

76. Completed - Class Project 06 - Prepping Your Character 5:58

77. Completed - Class Project 06 - Shading Your Character

78. Completed - Class Project 06 - Rendering Your Character 3:08

79. Parenting 8:40

80. Quiz question 24

81. Keyframe Animation 6:15

82. Quiz question 25

83. Graph Editor 8:37

84. Animating a Bouncing Ball 8:40

85. Exaggerating Motion 12:12

86. Rendering Video 4:58

87. Rendering an Image Sequence 3:47

88. Class Project 07 - Character Animation 4:02

89. Completed - Class Project 07 - Parenting 8:41

90. Completed - Class Project 07 - Animating 17:25

91. Completed - Class Project 07 - Rendering 4:35

92. Procedural Modeling with Modifiers 11:24

93. Quiz question 26

94. Spline Modeling 3:13

95. Intro to Texturing 5:38

96. Texture Setup 11:20

97. Quiz question 27

98. Projection Mapping 8:27

99. Intro to Unwrapping 4:35

100. Manual Unwrapping 6:35

101. Quiz question 28

102. Exporting a UV Map 3:35

103. Class Project 08 - Product Packaging 2:23

104. Completed - Class Project 08 - Product Packaging 16:08

105. Final Distinction Project - Candy Brand 6:51

106. How to Request Your Certificate 1:04

107. What's Next? 2:48

108. Bonus: Speaker 3D Print with Dan 22:14

Why our students love learning with BYOL

4.9 13 reviews

“This is my first course on BYOL. I have to say it is the best online course I have ever done. If you want to learn how to work in 3D, this course is for you.”

Johanne

“Its been a blast seeing what everything does and watching everything coming together!!”

Shawn

“The most easiest and practical teaching method of learning 3D modeling. This Sir so amazing”

Zabih

“Perfect introduction. Perfect pace and perfect steps to go through and follow. I have some experience using CAD, so this isnt 100% new to me, but this was a perfect intro for beginners”

Liam

“It's a really good course. I like it and hope for an advanced one in the near future. One thing that truly annoyed me in the beginning - but I came to love, is that the class projects are slightly different from the one Robin makes. Here he made a robot, and the project was to make an animal with the tools. It forces you to repeat the process which is great for learners! That being said, some go...”

Michael

“This course was above and beyond!”

Laura

“im loving this course”

Moore

“Everything is easy to understand, its a pretty good subsitute to coursework.”

Reed

“ive tried a lot of blender tutorials but this one is showing me stuff ive never seen anywhere else before”

Yasin

“Klar Strukturiert und gut Erklärt”

Christin

“Very easy to follow and very entertaining as well”

W.C

“I've been trying to perfect my Blender skills for quite a while. Most courses I've taken were boring and I just lost interest after hours and hours of videos. This course on the other hand was well presented and quite complete. It was also entertaining enough that it kept my interest. The key feature I found was that the subject matter was presented in a short and complete way, that gave you want...”

Sergio

“Super clear instruction and very intuitive Structure. Best part: Robin seems to be genuinely excited about the Software and it´s possibilities. Great Educator.”

Nikolai

“Amazing course!!! I learned so much!”

Abby

“It explains the tools clearly and I am learning how to use them effectively.”

Gabriel

“Really well explained! I love the way he teaches and explains. Really clear and understandable teaching. Totally recommended!!! (;”

Burhon

“I've tried many Blender courses/ Tutorials, hands down, this was the best and most engaging one”

Sasanga

“I’ve watched countless YouTube tutorials and even purchased some of the more popular Blender courses, but I can honestly say this is the best course for a beginner. The instructor is clear, direct, and explains everything in a very engaging and enjoyable way. Every lesson teaches something genuinely useful, and there’s no wasted time.”

D.A

“So far it is really good, not just the insctructions and teachings are easy to follow, but the content of the course is very promising”

Juan

“I really liked this course. With a bit of 3ds max experience I started this course to learn how to use Blender instead. I´ve had it installed on my rig for years. But I always shied back from using it since I was under the impression 3ds max was easier to use. You´ve teached me otherwise. I started to like Blender more than I ever could have expected. Many thanks for that. The course gives a good...”

Jana

Class projects & community

Build real world projects as you learn, create portfolio worthy work, and gain practical experience by doing - not just watching. Share your work with our global creative community, get feedback and support, and learn alongside other students every step of the way.

Student project: sunglasses e-commerce design

Meet your instructor

Robin Ruud

3D Designer & Animator

Blender

I am a 3D Designer and Animator and my mission is to help level up the Blender community from hobbyists to professionals.

I first got into 3D design through a required course at college. It wasn’t love at first sight, but the challenge pulled me in - I’m stubborn like that! What started as a reluctant introduction became a deep and lasting creative focus.

My background is in design and marketing, and I’ve always been drawn to projects that blend design, 3D and motion - things like product renders, poster artwork, and brand animations. Blender became my go-to tool, and it’s now at the heart of everything I make.

These days, I share what I’ve learned on YouTube as Robin Squares, where I create Blender tutorials for designers, animators, and curious creatives. I live in Norway, where I split my time between teaching, making, and writing.

Blender 3D Design Essentials

Take your design skills into the next dimension with Blender! Learn the fundamentals of 3D and create models, motion graphics, animations, and more.

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rated excellent by our students!

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