Cut and Fold Techniques for Pop-Up Designs

by Paul Jackson

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 show 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.

Genres: Design, Art, Reference, Origami

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First published February 11, 2014

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Reviews

[Vi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as the pleating book. Variations are nice, but as someone who builds models of everything, rather irritating.

[Ralph Zoontjens · Rating 2 out of 5]

Only the absolute basics are regurgitated to fill up 128 pages.
There are no examples of state-of-the-art works either.
But if you want to create a basic pop-up, this is your introduction 101.

[Georgina · Rating 5 out of 5]

After just a casual reading I was able to apply the techniques to create original works of my own. Well-written instructions and excellent pictures made it easy.

(Note that these techniques are for pop-outs that operate on a hinge of 90 degrees, not pop-*ups* that open 180 degrees.)

[Daria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear, concise and informative. If you follow the advice and cut each of the samples you will have a well rounded understanding of the mechanics behind pop-up design.