The invention relates to a method for adapting a visual representation which subsequently is subjected to a deformation, like in packaging. To be able to take into account the deformations on the visual representation the method comprises the steps of: providing a pattern on a support, wherein the pattern comprises a distribution of codes, which are arranged such that each code is unique, deforming the support with the pattern, taking at least two images of the deformed support under different points of view, and determining a 3D surface model based on the matching of at least one code of the pattern in the at least two images.