Giant inflatable cat character for a DJ club in Miami

What did Digital Inflatables make for a DJ club in Miami?

A giant inflatable character shaped like an angry cat, in black and white, made for a DJ club.

In the workshop’s photo, the cat lies on the ground in front of a building, white front paws stretched out and black legs spread wide. Its swirl eyes and nose are red, which gives it a fierce look.

In a club, a large inflatable character usually works as stage decor and a visual landmark: it dresses up the DJ booth and shows up in the night’s photos and videos.

How does a 3D model become an inflatable character?

The workshop first models the character in 3D, unfolds it into a flat pattern of pieces, cuts those pieces with a plotter and then assembles them.

The 3D model fixes the character’s volumes and scale before any cutting.

The flat pattern brings together all of the cat’s fabric pieces. Each piece matches part of the volume, and the seams join them into the final shape.

More mascots and giant characters are shown on the giant inflatable mascots and characters page.

How long does it take to make a custom giant inflatable mascot?

It depends on the character’s complexity, the number of pieces and the printing; typical lead times are covered in the guide to custom inflatable lead times.

A character with several colours and details such as eyes or claws needs more pieces than a simple shape, so more cutting and sewing. Approving the 3D model before manufacturing avoids changes once the fabric has been cut.