The latest Japanese interior design brings origami into the fold
The art of paper folding has been inspiring kids and adults for generations. “On: Design” looks at a few contemporary goods inspired by the aesthetics and utility of the time-honored craft.
Gifu washi apprentice publishes book of 'insanely difficult' origami animals
Yuga Arisawa, 21, who has loved making complex artworks using origami since he was a child, traveled throughout Japan as a high school student looking for the best paper — fine but able to endure nearly 100 folds. In the end, he found the perfect ...
Hiroshima students receive origami crane, a symbol of peace, from Barack Obama
Students at the Prefectural University of Hiroshima on Friday said that they have received a paper crane from former U.S. President Barack Obama to complete their senbazuru (1,000 origami cranes) wishing for a peaceful future. Earlier this month, students who are part of the school's ...
Origami vending machine in Nikko shines light on disabled artists
A vending machine selling origami pieces created by residents with mental disabilities has been installed near the famed Toshogu Shrine in the popular tourist destination of Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. The unit, a former cigarette machine refurbished with colorful patterns, has proved to be a hit ...
Now that the festive season of partying and extravagance is over, now's the time to take a breather with a return to some of the calmer things in life — tea, coffee and books.
Who says we can't play with our food? There's nothing wrong with serving a little bit of humor at the dining table.
Pulp it up: new directions for paper design
Designers realize their ideas by applying creativity to paper.
