Samsung Prototypes Foldable Printer

Electronics giant Samsung has created the first ever easy-to-assemble origami printer. The design is sturdy and seeks to provide a more eco-friendly way to dispose of the printer as well as provide an efficient way to manufacture the product. The printer skeleton is made from 100% recycled material and is pre-cut for effortless assembly.

Source: PSFK

Ramen with an Origami Twist

Designers Anna Glansén and Hanna Billqvist of the Tomorrow Machine have created innovative packaging for ramen. The geometric bowl has the ability to expand into a larger bowl for serving when you add hot water. This is an awesome example of eco-friendly design backed by the wonderful aesthetic of origami design. (Original article from FastCo)

Omni : Origami-inspired bag

The Omni reusable shopping bag is a versatile bag with origami folds. The reusable shopping bag market is booming and this is a clever choice! It was designed by Kumeko, a design studio based out of Prague. Styles range from tote to laundry bag. 

The bags can be found here. 

Origami USA Convention

It was my first time at convention this year and it was so much fun! Got to meet awesome people and artists! I learned so much about origami and my skill level went up ten folds just from that weekend. My favorite part was oversized folding where my friends and I got to fold a giant jellyfish out of 9ft x 9ft paper! Here are some quick snapshots! 

Howdy!

Hi there! Welcome to my blog about all things origami. 

I'm a avid paper folder and origami enthusiast from Dallas, TX. I have been folding since I was a little kid and am passionate about the art. It's always been a unique hobby of mine and I've gotten much better at it in the last four years thanks to the Paper folding group at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (OrigaMIT.) Recently, I got to the OrigamiUSA Convention in NYC and it has inspired me to focus more on my favorite hobby and form of expression. 

After watching the documentary "Between the Folds," I have a new appreciation for the art and it has changed my perspective on how origami is used beyond its recreational form. I have created this blog to present cool origami from around the world, feature cool artists, and showcase how geometry & origami is inspiring everything from design to space exploration. 

Since this is all about showing cool work, it will be a very visual blog! I hope you enjoy it and hopefully it inspires you to see paper in a different light! 

-T.