Paper Punk Teaches People How to Think More Spatially
Meghan Young — June 23, 2011 — Life-Stages
References: paperpunk & fastcodesign
Although women are often the ones pegged as spatially challenged, there are a lot of different people, from kids to industrial designers, that cannot grasp spatial concepts; enter Paper Punk. Part origami, part LEGO and every bit recyclable, Paper Punk offers exercises that help people solve problems using dimensional thinking.
Conceived and created by Grace Hawthorne, designer and cofounder of ReadyMade magazine, Paper Punk come in kits with sheets of cardstock paper that have shapes scored into them. By following the directions, one of three 3D objects are formed through folding; a dog, a robot and a car. Yet the beauty of Paper Punk is that 16 geometric shapes can be remixed into four sizes into any creation.
Conceived and created by Grace Hawthorne, designer and cofounder of ReadyMade magazine, Paper Punk come in kits with sheets of cardstock paper that have shapes scored into them. By following the directions, one of three 3D objects are formed through folding; a dog, a robot and a car. Yet the beauty of Paper Punk is that 16 geometric shapes can be remixed into four sizes into any creation.
Trend Themes
1. Spatial Thinking - The trend of teaching spatial thinking skills through hands-on activities like Paper Punk presents disruptive innovation opportunities in education and training.
2. Origami-lego Fusion - The trend of combining origami and LEGO elements in products like Paper Punk opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the toy and hobby industry.
3. Sustainable Craft Kits - The trend of eco-friendly craft kits, exemplified by Paper Punk, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the crafting and DIY market.
Industry Implications
1. Education and Training - The education and training industry can incorporate spatial thinking tools and exercises, like Paper Punk, to enhance problem-solving skills and cognitive development.
2. Toy and Hobby - Companies in the toy and hobby industry can explore the fusion of origami and LEGO elements, as introduced by Paper Punk, to create innovative and engaging products for children and adults alike.
3. Crafting and DIY - The crafting and DIY industry can capitalize on the eco-friendly trend by offering sustainable craft kits, such as Paper Punk, that promote creativity and environmental consciousness.
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