Perhaps it was when I began working in print design after starting my career as a graphic designer in web design, but there was a time when I used to hate paper. I’ve experienced quite the 180, even going as far as ordering paper samples from manufacturers like Neenah and Domtar.
Photo by Jacque Davis [Flickr
for Christmas. I can remember doing origami in art class when we lived in Japan during the late 80’s, and now I’m determined to master it! When I can memorize and master making paper cranes, I will be happy and content with my origami skills. Oh, and origami ninja stars aren’t a bad addition to this goal either. As a graphic designer, I absolutely love each of the different patterns on the sheets of origami. It would be fun to build a website with an origami theme utilizing the symbols and techniques of the craft, embellished with the patterns and swirls found on each sheet. Here are some inspiring links I’ve been enjoying this morning:
- 100 Extraordinary Examples of Paper Art [Web Designer Depot]
- Origami Blog
- Cubeecraft – Free Papercraft Toys (not quite origami, but just as fun and they make your desk look really cool!)
- How to make an Origami Gift Box [YouTube]
- Origami Group on Flickr
Stay tuned in 2010, as I will try to post more about origami throughout the year, including favorite models, great paper, and other links, videos and inspiration for you paperphiles. Happy folding, and watch out for papercuts!
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I’m glad you like the origami blue bird I drew, ‘bet you’d like my flickr paper toy set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacquedavis/sets/72157605609557222/
and the flickr paper toy group
http://www.flickr.com/groups/11445189@N00/
lots of the paper toy designers put blank templates on their web site so other artists can draw their own designs on them.
I LOVE paper too! – For Origami – “Onion skin” paper is delightful to use, it is so light weight and folds a great crisp fold – the blue bird above was printed out on onion skin paper and then folded.
Best Regards,
Jacque Lynn Davis