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# Design mode

## Overview

Design mode is the primary mode in Studio, where the core project development happens. In this mode, scenes are assembled by creating or importing 3D assets, adjusting materials, and adding interactive elements. Lighting, cameras, backgrounds, and effects can also be fine-tuned to enhance the final composition.

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<figure><img src="https://2973737105-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FAXNLyKVZ2tvtyDr8sVES%2Fuploads%2FhTfJEx4dwRQKxskTWgzO%2FExport-1729823629475.gif?alt=media&amp;token=276a9ee2-8664-4298-a038-635e4ef70236" alt=""><figcaption><p>Design mode tools</p></figcaption></figure>

## Design mode tools

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Selection tools</strong></td><td><a href="https://2973737105-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FAXNLyKVZ2tvtyDr8sVES%2Fuploads%2Fz3YDqdZO67PQlAJd6Cgc%2FFrame%201.png?alt=media&amp;token=3aff9244-cab3-4c1e-bd2b-d2509ad543b0">Frame 1.png</a></td><td><a href="/documentation/design-process/design-mode/selections-tools.md">Selections tools</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Primitives</strong></td><td><a href="https://2973737105-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FAXNLyKVZ2tvtyDr8sVES%2Fuploads%2Fz3YDqdZO67PQlAJd6Cgc%2FFrame%201.png?alt=media&amp;token=3aff9244-cab3-4c1e-bd2b-d2509ad543b0">Frame 1.png</a></td><td><a href="/documentation/design-process/design-mode/primitives.md">Primitives</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Light sources</strong></td><td><a href="https://2973737105-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FAXNLyKVZ2tvtyDr8sVES%2Fuploads%2Fz3YDqdZO67PQlAJd6Cgc%2FFrame%201.png?alt=media&amp;token=3aff9244-cab3-4c1e-bd2b-d2509ad543b0">Frame 1.png</a></td><td><a href="/documentation/design-process/design-mode/light-sources.md">Light sources</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Modifiers</strong></td><td><a href="https://2973737105-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FAXNLyKVZ2tvtyDr8sVES%2Fuploads%2Fz3YDqdZO67PQlAJd6Cgc%2FFrame%201.png?alt=media&amp;token=3aff9244-cab3-4c1e-bd2b-d2509ad543b0">Frame 1.png</a></td><td><a href="/documentation/design-process/design-mode/modifiers.md">Modifiers</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Deformers</strong></td><td><a href="https://2973737105-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FAXNLyKVZ2tvtyDr8sVES%2Fuploads%2Fz3YDqdZO67PQlAJd6Cgc%2FFrame%201.png?alt=media&amp;token=3aff9244-cab3-4c1e-bd2b-d2509ad543b0">Frame 1.png</a></td><td><a href="/documentation/design-process/design-mode/deformers.md">Deformers</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Setup</strong></td><td><a href="https://2973737105-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FAXNLyKVZ2tvtyDr8sVES%2Fuploads%2Fz3YDqdZO67PQlAJd6Cgc%2FFrame%201.png?alt=media&amp;token=3aff9244-cab3-4c1e-bd2b-d2509ad543b0">Frame 1.png</a></td><td><a href="/documentation/design-process/design-mode/setup.md">Setup</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Interactive elements</strong></td><td><a href="https://2973737105-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FAXNLyKVZ2tvtyDr8sVES%2Fuploads%2Fz3YDqdZO67PQlAJd6Cgc%2FFrame%201.png?alt=media&amp;token=3aff9244-cab3-4c1e-bd2b-d2509ad543b0">Frame 1.png</a></td><td><a href="/documentation/design-process/design-mode/interactive-elements.md">Interactive elements</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Switching to Edit mode

It is also possible to edit object geometry in Edit mode. \
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Learn more about it here: [Edit mode](/documentation/design-process/edit-mode.md)


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