Folding Techniques For Designers

Download or read book Folding Techniques for Designers written by Paul Jackson and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many designers use folding techniques in their work to make three-dimensional forms from two-dimensional sheets of fabric, cardboard, plastic, metal, and many other materials. This unique book explains the key techniques of folding, such as pleated surfaces, curved folding, and crumpling. It has applications for architects, product designers, and jewelry and fashion designers An elegant, practical handbook, Folding for Designers explains over 70 techniques explained with clear step-by-step drawings, crease pattern drawings, and specially commissioned photography. All crease pattern drawings are available to view and download from the Laurence King website.

Download or read book Cut and Fold Techniques for Pop-Up Designs written by Paul Jackson and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-17 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing techniques for making pop-ups from one sheet of card, the third title in this series on paper engineering takes folding techniques into the third dimension. Each chapter introduces a new technical idea and shows how that technique can be adapted in many different ways, or combined with techniques from earlier chapters. These 3-D techniques can be incorporated into any design where typography and/or illustration are used, including mail-shots, personal publicity, invitations, business cards and greetings cards. With their emphasis on surface design over complex cutting, the pop-ups have an instant appeal for designers. Following the elegant, easy-to-follow style of Paul Jackson’s other titles for Laurence King, Cut and Fold Techniques for Pop-Up Designs is an essential resource for marketing professionals and design students.

Download or read book Cut and Fold Techniques for Promotional Materials written by Paul Jackson and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cut and Fold Techniques for Promotional Materials is a unique collection of over 40 attention-grabbing cut-and-fold designs that when printed and illustrated form memorable give-aways to promote and advertise services and products. The book provides a one-stop source for novelty promotional materials, many appearing in print for the first time. Some designs are interactive toys that turn inside out or reveal hidden faces when played with, others are more practical, offering ingenious ways to fold-up letters, brochures and posters, or to create novelty envelopes and leaflets. All the designs will enhance a message or presentation, grabbing attention in ways that simple printing can never achieve. Following the elegant, easy-to-follow style of Paul Jackson’s other titles for Laurence King, Cut and Fold Techniques for Promotional Materials is an essential resource for marketing professionals and design students, and an inspirational guide to anyone looking to enhance the presentation of their product or service.

Download or read book All Things Paper written by Ann Martin and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-21 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make decorative, simple do-it-yourself projects with this friendly guide to paper crafting. You and your family will love to spend hours making beautiful paper art, jewelry, and decorations with All Things Paper. This easy paper crafts book comes with simple-to-follow instructions and detailed photos that show you how to create colorful and impressive art objects to display at home--many of which have practical uses. It is a great book for experienced paper craft hobbyists looking for new ideas or for new folders who want to learn paper crafts from experts. Projects in this papercrafting book include: Candle Luminaries Citrus Slice Coasters Mysterious Stationery Box Everyday Tote Bag Silver Orb Pendant Fine Paper Yarn Necklace Wedding Cake Card Perfect Journey Journal And many more… All the projects in this book are designed by noted paper crafters like Benjamin John Coleman, Patricia Zapata, and Richela Fabian Morgan. They have all been creating amazing objects with paper for many years. Whether you're a beginner or have been paper crafting for many years, you're bound to find something you'll love in All Things Paper. Soon you will be on your way to creating your own designs and paper art.

Download or read book Complete Pleats written by Paul Jackson and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-14 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul Jackson‘s major new title Complete Pleats is the most comprehensive book about pleating on the market. It explains how pleating systems can be stretched, compressed, flared, skewed, multiplied, and mirrored, showing how from simple ideas, a huge number of original pleat forms can be created. Each technique is explained with a series of step-by-step photographs and line illustrations, enabling the designer to work through the basic principles of pleating and then adapt them to their specific needs. Complete Pleats also features more than 60 examples of pleats from the worlds of architecture, fashion, and product design. Paul Jackson has taught pleating techniques to students of Fashion Design for 30 years, in both paper and fabric. Complete Pleats is the definitive practical guide for anyone wishing to create and make pleats. The book includes a DVD featuring 23 videos of pleating techniques.

Download or read book Curved-Folding Origami Design written by Jun Mitani and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-03-27 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The origami introduced in this book is based on simple techniques. Some were previously known by origami artists and some were discovered by the author. Curved-Folding Origami Design shows a way to explore new area of origami composed of curved folds. Each technique is introduced in a step-by-step fashion, followed by some beautiful artwork examples. A commentary explaining the theory behind the technique is placed at the end of each chapter. Features Explains the techniques for designing curved-folding origami in seven chapters Contains many illustrations and photos (over 140 figures), with simple instructions Contains photos of 24 beautiful origami artworks, as well as their crease patterns Some basic theories behind the techniques are introduced

Download or read book Designer Origami written by Matthew Gardiner and published by hinkler. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designer Origami is the latest book by Matthew Gardiner, the author of the highly successful Everything Origami. Discover the stylish, creative and innovative world of origami design with this stunning new title. Subject areas include: Origami Design (an introduction to the world of origami) Jewellery Decoration and art Lighting (folding thin plastics to make real lights for your home) Fashion (fabric art that you can really wear) Displays (how to mount origami models)