KINTSUGI 3D BUILDER: USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

Abstract

Photogrammetry is the process of using 2D photographs to generate a 3D model of a real object. Developed by researchers at UW-Stout, Kintsugi 3D is a new software suite that allows users to import and process data from photogrammetry software to generate a more accurate digital representation of a 3D object. Using information derived from source photographs, Kintsugi 3D captures texture, color, material, and shininess more accurately than standard photogrammetry software. Thanks to contributions from UW-Stout students and staff in the summer of 2023, the Kintsugi 3D suite supports several features to enhance user experience. These features include a PC install wizard, built-in grayscale calibration, automated undistortion of photographs from photogrammetry calibration, and direct importing of projects from photogrammetry software. We also aim to observe current photogrammetry tools, particularly Metashape, and extend the Kintsugi 3D suite to include features and UI design choices from these tools and export them in glTF format for other software.