5.1 KEY WORDS INTO CASE STUDY PART II
WHY ORIGAMI? Origami is another transformable object, similar to the
Others were then inspired by this technique and so
hoberman sphere. I chose origami because of its transformable
incorporated it into their schools and practices. For example,
element, it’s created using the folding of paper - a material
the Bauhaus used paper folding to help train their students into
that seems so delicate but, can hold itself and prove that it
commercial design.
can be just as strong. The techniques behind origami is also fascinating - a piece of flat paper can be manipulated in various ways without having to use glue or extra materials.
TYPES OF ORIGAMI: There are different types of origami, all of which are used for a
WHAT IS ORIGAMI?
range of purposes.
It’s a process of folding different types of paper and
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Action origami - has moveable parts
transforming it into something else.
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Modular origami - made of several sheets of paper
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Business card origami
WHO INVENTED IT AND WHY WAS IT CREATED?
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Dollar bill origami - this is not only confined to the dollar.
This process of folding paper was first used in Japan, which
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Candy wrapper origami -used for sweet wrapping
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Wet folding origami - working with the paper whilst its
then inspired others and was spread world wide. For example, German educator Fredrich Froebel was one of the first people
wet, which increases its durability.
to spread this finding. He also had three basic types of folds; the fold of life, the folds of truth and the folds of beauty. These were then introduced into Japan and Japanese schools. It was around
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Functional Origami - can be used for a range of things, e.g. place mats, quilts etc.
this time when the word origami began to emerge to describe recreational folding.
HOW CAN I INCORPORATE THIS INTO MY DESIGN?
I really like this idea of only using one material/object which can then be transformed and manipulated into something else. This object then becomes multi-functional - an element I want to incorporate into my design. I want my space to be transformable and flexible. Additionally, throughout my design I want to be conscious of the environment and ensuring sustainability is another key part. The material used in creating origami structures is paper - a recyclable material, therefore very sustainable.
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