Surface modeling recreation of Google Pixel Buds Series A. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Google.
Overview
I recreated Google's Pixel Buds Series A in SolidWorks using orthographic photo views as reference. The geometry is built from organic sweeps and lofts—smooth, continuous surfaces that flow seamlessly across the earbud and case forms.
Working from calibrated orthographic views, I developed the geometry through iterative surface modeling, paying attention to detail features like logo embossing, parting lines, and the subtle curvature that defines the product's ergonomics. Multiple colorway renders validate the final surface quality.
Surface Modeling
Recreating existing products is a CAD skill-building exercise—studying how surfaces transition, where parting lines fall, and how organic shapes meet manufacturing constraints. I used orthographic photo views to establish accurate proportions and reference geometry, then built each surface using organic sweeps and lofts to flow continuously into the next, matching the subtle curves and ergonomic details of the original design.
The challenge was achieving surface continuity and form accuracy from orthographic references alone. SolidWorks' surfacing tools let me develop the complex organic geometry through iterative refinement. Different colorway renders validate surface quality under varying lighting conditions.
Technical Approach
Starting from orthographic photo views, I set up reference planes and sketches to establish accurate proportions. The organic forms were built using SolidWorks' surfacing tools—sweeps for the flowing transitions, lofts for the complex curves, and G2 continuity blends to match the original product's smooth, seamless appearance. Curvature analysis validated surface quality throughout the modeling process.
Each component was modeled with manufacturing considerations—draft angles, parting lines, and tooling access—to ensure the geometry wasn't just visually accurate but also producible. The final renders show the surfaces from multiple angles, revealing how light reads surface quality and detail precision like the embossed Google logo.