Paper is arguably the most influential material in
human civilization. In our digital age, paper has become
less important as a medium for the immediate
transmission of information. As this shift occurred,
designers and artists increasingly discovered the
creative possibilities of paper s endurance. Today,
designing with paper continues to be a trend. In the
last three years, a broad range of creative disciplines
including scenography, fashion design, and advertising
have discovered the versatility of this basic material.
These new areas have contributed fresh ideas and
perfected existing techniques. The areas of application
and forms of expression for working with paper have now
reached an unforeseen breadth and level of quality. With
an unparalleled collection of new and groundbreaking
projects, Papercraft 2 presents current developments in
contemporary design with paper and cardboard. The book
documents how techniques such as cutting, folding,
gluing, and collage help designers craft innovative
communication design, products, and artwork from these
materials that reach new creative heights. Recent
examples include illustration, sculpture, and 3D graphic
design as well as complex spatial installations,
fashion, and objets d art. Clearly advancing the
handicraft used in earlier pieces, these are setting
prevailing trends and inspiring the future evolution of
work with paper in ever more creative disciplines. Its
more than 250 pages and additional bonus video material
on the included DVD make Papercraft 2 a comprehensive
documentation of the creative potential that can be
realized with the traits of what was once our primary
material for communicating information. |
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