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Architectural Memo Pads

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Triad's Omoshiro Blocks Reveal 3D Models as Its Pages are Torn Away

— January 17, 2018 — Art & Design
Papercraft has long been a cultural product in Japan, with origami being well known around the world, and the Japanese design retailer Triad is showing just how advanced that craft can be with its newest product, Omoshiro Blocks. When purchased, the memo pads look like little more than the average pad of paper, but as its pages are pulled away, it reveals a tremendously detailed architectural model that was hidden within the pages.

The models are formed thanks to delicate perforations that have been made throughout each page on the notepad. The degree of precision on the paper models is truly astounding, with minute detailing on things like leaves in a garden and individual windows and facets along the edges of buildings.
Trend Themes
1. Advanced Papercraft - Triad's Omoshiro Blocks showcase the potential for highly detailed and artistic papercraft products.
2. Hidden Design - The concept of hidden designs within everyday objects, like Omoshiro Blocks, can create interactive and surprising experiences.
3. Perforation Innovation - The use of innovative perforation techniques in Omoshiro Blocks demonstrates the potential for unique applications in paper-based products.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Craft Supplies - The market for advanced papercraft products like Omoshiro Blocks presents new opportunities for art and craft supply companies.
2. Stationery - The hidden design concept in Omoshiro Blocks can inspire innovation in the stationery industry, providing unique products that stand out.
3. Creative Giftware - Omoshiro Blocks can disrupt the creative giftware industry by offering novel and interactive products that captivate recipients.
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