London beckons.

Folded Fiction by Kirsten Enkelmann

by PLEATFARMER on NOVEMBER 28, 2011

It was millenniums ago as a design student that I was in awe of French chronophotographer Etienne-Jules Marey, known for his graphic studies of humans, animals and objects in motion. I’m glad to have come across the works of Dutch designer Kirsten Enkelmann who was inspired by Etienne and recalled my interest with motion and its influence on design (read Wear Out).

Folded Fiction is a sports-inspired collection showcasing a dazzling feat of pleats. Working on a mix of low-tech and high-tech constructions, Kirsten utilized the traditional knife pleat on a variety of fabrics from cotton to pigskin, and lasercuts on neoprene to produce stretch pleats. Take a peek!

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Prismic Erosion

by PLEATFARMER on NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Check out this new collection by Neo Dia

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Novum Magazine Cover by Paperlux

The German magazine design Novum , has commissioned the creative agency Paperlux in producing a cover for their next issue comprising of 1,000 faceted and colored triangles that can be bent along lines. Designers Carolin and Max Kuehne Rauen were inspired by the ideas and structural designs of Richard Buckminster Fuller.

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Capriole by Iris van Herpen

Iris van Herpen showcased her five new architectural looks alongside her previous pieces for the Haute Couture collection, combining 3D printing with hand-made processes. The result is a remarkable overview of Iris’s works that featured her profound craftsmanship and her skillful grasp of the materials in relation to the body. I look forward to more!

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The Electrolux Cube Pop-up Dining

Designed by Park Associati of Milan and sponsored by Electrolux, The Cube is a dining pavilion unveiled for the first time on April 1st placed atop the Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels, Belgium. The traveling pavilion will pop up on a series of landmark sites across Europe over the course of 2011 tailored for a [...]

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Adis Abeba 2012 by Karin Wuthrich

Based on the fictitious inhabitants of Ethiopia in year 2012, fashion designer Karin Wuthrich merged Inuit tribal clothing, African body art and European patterns to produce a monochromatic collection filled structurally (pleated) lapels.

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Kirstie Maclaren

Check out this fold-some collection by designer Kirstie Maclaren who is a recent graduate of Middlesex University. Taking cues from geometrical patterns on Art Deco and Brutalist architecture, Kirstie created structural yet flexible pieces that can be folded up and stretched out. Can’t wait to see how the garments unravel on video!

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London beckons!

In a few short hours, I’ll be heading off to London for a visit! I’d love to hear from you of any recommendations on food, hot spots, and exhibitions in the great city! See you in a bit.

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Two More Days to the Giveaway!

Still two more days left for a chance to win this awesome Paul Jackson book! More details on entering right here. Don’t miss out!

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Responsive Lighting by Jordy Rooijakkers

Named Growing Light, designer Jordy Rooijakkers created a lighting prototype using OLED Technology, and which folds and unfolds in response to human touch. Check out the videos:

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Paper animation by Saran Yen Panya

Thai artist/designer Saran Yen recently tipped me on her paper cut-out animation. Titled Early Morning Life, the film was inspired by her family, and was produced as a form of critique on the vast gap between the rich and the poor in modern Thai society. The miniature set designs were created from different materials such [...]

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Folding Techniques for Designers by Paul Jackson – a book review and a special giveaway

Pleat enthusiasts, hobbyists, architects, designers, design students and teachers, rejoice! If you’ve been searching for a great reference on the basics of folding, paper artist and professional folder Paul Jackson recently released his book titled Folding Techniques for Designer: From Sheet to Form. In conjunction with Laurence King Publishing, Pleat Farm will be giving away [...]

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Geometric prints by Anni Albers

Textile and printmaking artist Anni Albers of the Bauhaus fame has been a source of inspiration since design school. Her later printmaking etchings and lithographs in the 70s comprised of geometrical prints with triangular articulations loosely reminiscent of creased origami patterns on paper. Enjoy!

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Ephemeral Reverie by Sarah Mok

Sarah Mok is a fourth-year fashion design graduate at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia, and her collection, which placed her third at the iD International Emerging Designer Awards, is simply a feast for the eyes. Ephemeral Reverie is an illusory exploration in the fleeting quality of the garment through its form, color and [...]

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Recycled Leather Collection

Five Hungarian design students from the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design collaborated on a collection made by re-using leather belts and shoes Alluding to creatures of ancient Greek mythology and science fiction themes, the recycled leather was given new life by the white paint yet still retains the quality of the worn leather beneath. [...]

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Paper Sculptures made from tax returns and rejection letters

What happens when your filing cabinet is bursting at the seams from years of storage? Take cues from artist Nava Lubelski who used tax returns, rejection letters, and other collected waste paper and  rolled them into these breathtaking sculptures.