Unfolded: Paper in Design, Art, Architecture and Industry [Hardcover]

Petra Schmidt (Author), Nicola Stattmann (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3034600321 | ISBN-13: 978-3034600323 | Publication Date: September 18, 2009 | Edition: 1

<P>In "Unfolded Paper in Design, Art, Architecture and Industry" paper conquers the third dimension and demonstrates the undreamed-of possibilities it holds today for lightweight construction, product design, fashion and art. From "Paper", the collection of bags by Stefan Diez, to Konstantin Grcic s paper models and the scented paper garments of Issey Miyake, this book presents paper as a high-quality contemporary and ecological material. An enormous selection of projects, the lavish design and numerous illustrations provide designers with invaluable inspiration for their work. The content core of the book is a comprehensive list of state-of-the-art paper products and innovative paper technologies, supporting designers in their everyday work with detailed information on the "high-tech" material paper. From Japanese washi paper and paper foam, to ceramic paper and carbon fiber paper, "Unfolded" presents the latest in research and development, as well as the most important methods and technologies in handcrafts and industry.</P>

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About the Author

<P>Petra Schmidt is an independent author and consultant in Frankfurt am Main. She teaches theory of design at the Hochschule für Gestaltung in Karlsruhe (Academy of Design, Karlsruhe) and writes for art and design magazines such as art and Frame. After completing her degree in theater, film, and media studies in Frankfurt, she worked for various design firms and was editor in chief of the design journal form from 1999 to 2007. She is co-editor of the books Patterns and Patterns 2, Muster in Design, Kunst und Architektur, published by the Birkhäuser Verlag in 2005 and 2008, respectively. </P> <P> </P> <P>Nicola Stattmann has worked as an independent designer in Frankfurt since 2002. Her studio specializes in developing products that focus on the use of new materials and technologies. As an author, she has written for numerous design and architectural trade journals; she is also the author of the publications Handbuch Material Technologie (av Verlag, 2000) and Ultra Light Super Strong (Birkhäuser Verlag, 2003). Since 2001, she has taught at various universities at home and abroad as a visiting professor; she currently teaches in the Department of Industrial Design at the Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (University of Applied Sciences, Northwest Switzerland). /P>

Product Details

• Hardcover: 255 pages
• Publisher: Birkhäuser Architecture; 1 edition (September 18, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3034600321
• ISBN-13: 978-3034600323
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #308,941 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars an inspirational book, March 6, 2010

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Virginia (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unfolded: Paper in Design, Art, Architecture and Industry (Hardcover)

"Unfolded" is a beautifully presented book that documents the sometimes unconventional uses of paper in design. Inspiring photographs detail how architects, fashion designers, sculptors etc have manipulated paper (for example, by folding, moulding, laser-cutting) into spectacular 3D forms. The nice thing about "unfolded" is that it doesn't focus on any one region around the world, or any particular field.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Inspiration!, December 27, 2011

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lar_student - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unfolded: Paper in Design, Art, Architecture and Industry (Hardcover)

This book showcases very creative uses of paper by professionals in various fields. There are many pictures and also good descriptions about each project. It's a great source of inspiration for artists, architects and even engineers. If you are curious about paper, or can only think of paper as the thing you print books on, I highly suggest you take a look at this book.