Bringing David
Into the Browser
The final stage: transforming centuries-old sculpture into an interactive online experience anyone can explore from anywhere.
With the model complete and the website structure in place, it was time to publish the final version online — where the project would truly become accessible. Our goal was simple: make Michelangelo’s David explorable by anyone, on any device, with no downloads or technical barriers.
We chose Sketchfab as the hosting platform for the 3D model. Its ease of use, built-in viewer controls, and high-performance rendering made it perfect for what we needed. We uploaded the model and configured camera angles, lighting, and background environment to reflect the sculptural detail and mood we aimed to preserve.
Using the embed code provided by Sketchfab, we placed the model directly inside the HTML of our website. This allowed the 3D David to load smoothly within the page, with users able to rotate, zoom, and pan just by using their mouse or fingers — no external apps or plugins required.
We tested the result across laptops, tablets, and phones, ensuring that loading times were acceptable and that the experience stayed consistent. We also added fallback text for accessibility and ensured the iframe was fully responsive to fit all screens naturally.
This final integration wasn’t just technical — it was symbolic. It represented the bridge between Renaissance mastery and modern-day interactivity. With just a link, anyone in the world could stand before *David* and examine him from every angle. That’s the power of digital creativity — and the spirit behind this project.