Les “Flapper” Hughes

Les

“Flapper”

Hughes

Les

“Flapper”

Hughes

A LIVING TRIBUTE TO A COLLINGWOOD LEGEND

A LIVING TRIBUTE

TO A COLLINGWOOD LEGEND

This ongoing project is a heartfelt attempt to bring Les "Flapper" Hughes one of Collingwood’s most beloved players—back to life in digital form.

This ongoing project is a heartfelt attempt to bring Les "Flapper" Hughes one of Collingwood’s most beloved players—back to life in digital form.

This ongoing project is a heartfelt attempt to bring Les "Flapper" Hughes one of Collingwood’s most beloved players—back to life in digital form.

This ongoing project is a heartfelt attempt to bring Les "Flapper" Hughes one of Collingwood’s most beloved players—back to life in digital form.

In collaboration with Dr. Russell Kennedy—Les's grandson and my professor—we’ve carefully reimagined Les as a real-time digital human.

In collaboration with Dr. Russell Kennedy—Les's grandson and my professor—we’ve carefully reimagined Les as a real-time digital human.

In collaboration with Dr. Russell Kennedy—Les's grandson and my professor—we’ve carefully reimagined Les as a real-time digital human.

In collaboration with Dr. Russell Kennedy—Les's grandson and my professor—we’ve carefully reimagined Les as a real-time digital human.

Born in 1908, Les was known not only for his size and skill on the field but for his generous spirit and infectious character.

Born in 1908, Les was known not only for his size and skill on the field but for his generous spirit and infectious character.

Born in 1908, Les was known not only for his size and skill on the field but for his generous spirit and infectious character.

Born in 1908, Les was known not only for his size and skill on the field but for his generous spirit and infectious character.

With only a handful of photos as references, Russell created a sketch that captured Les’s essence.

With only a handful of photos as references, Russell created a sketch that captured Les’s essence.

With only a handful of photos as references, Russell created a sketch that captured Les’s essence.

With only a handful of photos as references, Russell created a sketch that captured Les’s essence.

From there, I built a 3D model of Les using Blender and Unreal Engine, aiming to preserve both likeness and personality.

From there, I built a 3D model of Les using Blender and Unreal Engine, aiming to preserve both likeness and personality.

From there, I built a 3D model of Les using Blender and Unreal Engine, aiming to preserve both likeness and personality.

From there, I built a 3D model of Les using Blender and Unreal Engine, aiming to preserve both likeness and personality.

I digitally restored the old Collingwood grandstand, placing Les in a setting that echoes his era.

I digitally restored the old Collingwood grandstand, placing Les in a setting that echoes his era.

I digitally restored the old Collingwood grandstand, placing Les in a setting that echoes his era.

I digitally restored the old Collingwood grandstand, placing Les in a setting that echoes his era.

Les can respond to voice commands, hold conversations, and even perform actions like picking up a football or dancing.

Les can respond to voice commands, hold conversations, and even perform actions like picking up a football or dancing.

Les can respond to voice commands, hold conversations, and even perform actions like picking up a football or dancing.

Les can respond to voice commands, hold conversations, and even perform actions like picking up a football or dancing.

This project isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a personal and emotional journey to reintroduce Les to the world.


One day, we hope people can meet him, talk to him, and feel the warmth that made him a Collingwood icon.

This project isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a personal and emotional journey to reintroduce Les to the world.


One day, we hope people can meet him, talk to him, and feel the warmth that made him a Collingwood icon.

This project isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a personal and emotional journey to reintroduce Les to the world.


One day, we hope people can meet him, talk to him, and feel the warmth that made him a Collingwood icon.

This project isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a personal and emotional journey to reintroduce Les to the world.


One day, we hope people can meet him, talk to him, and feel the warmth that made him a Collingwood icon.

THOUGHTS ON ME

THOUGHTS ON ME

THOUGHTS ON ME

I’ve had the pleasure of being Viet Le’s tutor for two years at Deakin University, and during that time, he has grown into a highly accomplished 3D animator and communication designer. His creativity, passion and imagination consistently shine through in every project. Viet's strong collaborative work ethic and professional approach make him an asset to future employers. His maturity and dedication to refining his craft are evident in the quality of his client-centred work, which demonstrates both technical expertise and creative innovation. Le's professionalism and collaborative spirit will truly enhance any team.

Dr Samantha Edwards-Vandenhoek

Educator, multi-award-winning community-based design researcher and digital media artist

Le is an excellent communication designer and a quality person. He has the aptitude and ability to work effectively across multiple disciplinary platforms, with a wide range of skills and high proficiency in branding, publishing, user experience (UX), user interface (UI), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) design. He also possesses exceptional knowledge in the emerging area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it relates to communication design, animation, and film production. Le is a true ‘design thinker,’ combining creativity with technical skill, supported by an enthusiastic approach to design and a proactive attitude. A respectful team player with a high-level work ethic, Le is a pleasure to work with.

Dr Russell Kenedy

Associate Head of School, International and Partnerships, School of Communication and Creative Arts, Faculty of Arts and Education, Deakin University

my motto

my motto

my motto

HUMBLE

HUMBLE

HUMBLE

HUMBLE

stay receptive

stay receptive

stay receptive

stay receptive

CLEVER

CLEVER

CLEVER

CLEVER

think creatively

think creatively

think creatively

think creatively

IMPACTFUL

IMPACTFUL

IMPACTFUL

IMPACTFUL

deliver quality work

deliver quality work

deliver quality work

deliver quality work