3D visualizations for textbooks

In education, visual support plays a key role in delivering knowledge clearly and effectively. In collaboration with Profil Klett, a leading educational publishing house, we developed a series of 3D visualizations for textbooks used in technical education. The goal was to provide students and teachers with accurate, clear, and visually appealing representations of technical concepts and processes aligned with the national curriculum.

Unlike traditional illustrations, 3D visualizations offer a deeper understanding of content by showing objects and mechanisms in true proportions, through cross-sections, step-by-step sequences, or dynamic scenes. This supports the development of spatial and logical thinking—especially important in technical subjects that are often abstract or complex. The visuals were tailored to the age group, educational objectives, and complexity level, and created in close alignment with author instructions and curriculum standards.

The process involved interpreting author guidelines and scientific references, modeling technical assemblies, tools, devices, and constructions, applying realistic materials and lighting setups, and producing final high-resolution renders suitable for print and digital use. We placed special emphasis on clarity, readability, and visual balance, ensuring that each illustration served both pedagogical and graphic purposes.

The visualizations were further adapted for multiple formats, including traditional printed textbooks, interactive digital editions, and teaching presentations used in classrooms. This approach ensures consistent visual content across all channels of learning.

At Prolink, we’ve spent over 20 years working with publishers, authors, and educators to develop high-quality educational content. Our 3D visualizations help teachers present complex topics more effectively and enable students to better understand, imagine, and retain what they learn.