paper design (213 articles)
paper design, craft, and art comprises work where paper or card is used as a primary artistic medium. the material can lend itself to a wide range of artistic techniques, and can be folded, cut, glued, molded, stitched, or layered.
'shi-an' is a temporary tea house built entirely from washi paper
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the simple origami construction method means that the pavilion can be assembled quickly and easily without fixed foundations.
the simple origami construction method means that the pavilion can be assembled quickly and easily without fixed foundations.
TIME magazine designs 100 covers for its women of the year project
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the project celebrates the influential females who have been 'overshadowed' by men over the past century despite their achievements.
the project celebrates the influential females who have been 'overshadowed' by men over the past century despite their achievements.
this punctured movie ticket allows users to see their seat using the cinema screen
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the design proposes a hollowed-out printing technology to print the seat and row number on the paper, allowing users to use the light emitted by the screen to see their seating »
the design proposes a hollowed-out printing technology to print the seat and row number on the paper, allowing users to use the light emitted by the screen to see their seating location.
zim & zou craft whimsical fleet of fictional aircraft from paper
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anchored in craftsmanship, the artists have created all the elements of the composition by hand, from drawing to cutting and assembling.
anchored in craftsmanship, the artists have created all the elements of the composition by hand, from drawing to cutting and assembling.
artist pippa dyrlaga cuts intricately detailed landscapes from paper
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specializing in the art of paper cut-outs, pippa dyrlaga transforms blank sheets into ornate plants, animals, and other more surreal designs.
specializing in the art of paper cut-outs, pippa dyrlaga transforms blank sheets into ornate plants, animals, and other more surreal designs.
japanese hobbyist crafts miniature model of tokyo's shinjuku district out of paper
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the 1/2200 scale model took about four years to produce.
the 1/2200 scale model took about four years to produce.
raya sader bujana intricately crafts tiny houseplants and woven baskets from paper
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tiny stems, delicate leaves, and baskets you can fit in the palm of your hand make up the artist's series of carefully crafted houseplants.
tiny stems, delicate leaves, and baskets you can fit in the palm of your hand make up the artist's series of carefully crafted houseplants.
NYC designers eliminate plastic coffee cup lid with single folded paper unocup
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NYC design duo works to sidestep the inconvenience of sustainable living.
NYC design duo works to sidestep the inconvenience of sustainable living.
alexis arnold turns found books into crystalized 'artifacts'
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in this series, the books are stripped away from their text and content, instead becoming superficial objects frozen in motion.
in this series, the books are stripped away from their text and content, instead becoming superficial objects frozen in motion.
agnes and anthony creates dream-like paper art installation for hermès store in amsterdam
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the installation is inspired by a spirit from japanese folklore called baku, who is said to eat your nightmares if you call it three times.
the installation is inspired by a spirit from japanese folklore called baku, who is said to eat your nightmares if you call it three times.
ji hee lee crafts mouth-watering meals out of colorful pieces of paper
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from perfectly-round pizzas to sushi rolls and parmesan cheese, the artist transforms brightly-colored pieces of paper into the most delicious meals.
from perfectly-round pizzas to sushi rolls and parmesan cheese, the artist transforms brightly-colored pieces of paper into the most delicious meals.
claudio acuña j. folds paper into people to reflect our use of public spaces
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made using the technique of origami, the artist has installed more than 300 figures in public spaces in several cities of chile.
made using the technique of origami, the artist has installed more than 300 figures in public spaces in several cities of chile.
meticulous fishing line grids trace the falling orbits of colorful paper rolls
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yasuaki onishi transformed a room with paper the way an abstract expressionist might transform a canvas with layers and layers of splattered paint.
yasuaki onishi transformed a room with paper the way an abstract expressionist might transform a canvas with layers and layers of splattered paint.
new material that mimics origami could create super protective helmets in the future
#technology
researchers at the university of washington have developed the highly flexible material which uses folding creases to lessen any impact forces.
researchers at the university of washington have developed the highly flexible material which uses folding creases to lessen any impact forces.
JUDiTH + ROLFE's paper quilled floral artworks capture the diversity in nature
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JUDiTH + ROLFE use the ancient technique of 'quilling' to capture a variety of botanical species which evolve with shadow and light.
JUDiTH + ROLFE use the ancient technique of 'quilling' to capture a variety of botanical species which evolve with shadow and light.
zim & zou bring nobel prize winning literature to life in colorful paper forms
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they've tasked themselves with honoring two great nobel prize-winning authors and their magnum opuses
they've tasked themselves with honoring two great nobel prize-winning authors and their magnum opuses
samuelle green uses paper and chicken wire to intricately weave an otherworldly cove
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forms swell like a dry, underwater symphony, with notes as light and fragile as old paper.
forms swell like a dry, underwater symphony, with notes as light and fragile as old paper.
street artist JR transforms musée du louvre with epic optical illusion
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the artist created a 17,000-square-metre optical illusion around the building using 2,000 strips of paper.
the artist created a 17,000-square-metre optical illusion around the building using 2,000 strips of paper.
samsung vows to replace plastic packaging with sustainable materials in 2019
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among other plans, samsung says it will look to bio-based paper to achieve sustainability goals.
among other plans, samsung says it will look to bio-based paper to achieve sustainability goals.
sneakerheads tip their beanies to this entirely paperized NIKE x sean wotherspoon air max
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as pure as laminated pantones, as sharp as corduroy papercuts.
as pure as laminated pantones, as sharp as corduroy papercuts.
masayo fukuda cuts intricate kirie octopus from single piece of paper
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taking two months to complete, masayo fukuda's kirie octopus uses negative space to create a contrasting rendering.
taking two months to complete, masayo fukuda's kirie octopus uses negative space to create a contrasting rendering.
origami lava illuminates an abandoned building surrounded by dormant volcanoes
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the ephemeral installation, made up of 10,000 pieces of folded paper, evokes the volcanic origins of the environment.
the ephemeral installation, made up of 10,000 pieces of folded paper, evokes the volcanic origins of the environment.
nahoko kojima cuts out an actual size whale 'shiro' from washi paper
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after the artist saw a whale in hawaii, she started drawing and researching into the behavior and environment of the animal to create her largest piece to date.
after the artist saw a whale in hawaii, she started drawing and researching into the behavior and environment of the animal to create her largest piece to date.
paper blinds by natchar sawatdichai employ a mechanism that allows you to adjust their shape
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cutting and folding paper into dimensional patterns, the designer creates customizable blades made of three simple elements.
cutting and folding paper into dimensional patterns, the designer creates customizable blades made of three simple elements.
artists embark on 365 day series of intricately paper cut miniature birds
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each bird is made by cutting out different layers on paper and then painting on details, like feathers or colouring, using water colors.
each bird is made by cutting out different layers on paper and then painting on details, like feathers or colouring, using water colors.
jacob hashimoto transforms governors island chapel into a tangible cloud with 'the eclipse'
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the governors island exhibition transforms the interior of the st. cornelius chapel with thousands of delicate rice paper kites.
the governors island exhibition transforms the interior of the st. cornelius chapel with thousands of delicate rice paper kites.
paper cutting artist pippa dyrlaga creates ornate flowers and intricate animals
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the micro details of ornate plants, animals, and abstract designs bring these flat images to life.
the micro details of ornate plants, animals, and abstract designs bring these flat images to life.
kengo kuma builds museum made of paper to house antoni clavé archives
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paper blasted aluminum mesh creates a subtle interplay of light and shadow.
paper blasted aluminum mesh creates a subtle interplay of light and shadow.
