Low Poly Modelling
In this page, I will demonstarte how I created the low polygon model of the crate. Firstly, I used a box to get started. I set the width, length, and height all to 1 meter. Then I attatched a edit poly modifier so that I can tweak it's appearance. In order to create the handle section of the crate, where it is extruded inward, I cut off a section of the polygon and detached it as a seperate object. I then created the smooth bend using the Turbosmooth modifier and then collapsed them all together. Finally, I reattached the object back witht the box and re-joined all the vertexes together.
I then dettached the upper section of the box to create the lid. Using extrusion, I manage to create a farily detailed and visually interesting lid.
I also did the same to the lower part of the box to create a more interesting surface.