Hi,
I'm taking a course in product design. In my homework for this Friday I need to look for ten daily problems: "things that annoy us, cause us extra effort, time, money, or discomfort..." like the teacher said. Bear in mind that they must be problems we actually have (so it can't be "the homeless need shelter" since you and I do have a home) and it can actually be solved through our medium: folded sheets of some -hand foldable- material.
I think it's a real fun project but I must confess I'm drawing a blank here! Can you share with me the problems you have that follow this criteria?
I really need your help !
Real problems we could solve with folded paper?
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Re: Real problems we could solve with folded paper?
it's not "pure" origami, but the achievement is impressive nonetheless.
http://www.ted.com/talks/manu_prakash_a ... ke_origami
http://www.ted.com/talks/manu_prakash_a ... ke_origami
Re: Real problems we could solve with folded paper?
I completely agree! The final exam of my course has to be something like that and I think I will probably have to draw upon a technique like that instead of "pure" origami. Unfortunately, since that microscope already exists we aren't looking at a daily problem here but already a solution. Know what I mean?
So what problems can you all think about that follow the criteria I mentioned? Hey... this question actually turns you into my "potential customers" .
So what problems can you all think about that follow the criteria I mentioned? Hey... this question actually turns you into my "potential customers" .
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Re: Real problems we could solve with folded paper?
Sometimes I find myself in need of a box, and origami can help with that.
Be who you are, do things because you want to do them, and stop caring what others think. Then you'll be happy.
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Re: Real problems we could solve with folded paper?
Well, there are a few problems that could be solved with paperfolding. For example if you'd fold a letter into its own envelope for posting you'd save 50% of the paper used.
Re: Real problems we could solve with folded paper?
Once I folded a book with over 50 pages out of one sheet of paper, but when I need a notebook, I won't use this technique, it's to much work.
To return to the theme of medicine, what about a tick remover that lets you easily pull them out including their head.
Something like they suggest here:
http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/abo ... k-removal/
I'm not sure if paper is really strong enough to do this.....
To return to the theme of medicine, what about a tick remover that lets you easily pull them out including their head.
Something like they suggest here:
http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/abo ... k-removal/
I'm not sure if paper is really strong enough to do this.....
Re: Real problems we could solve with folded paper?
Cool ideas. Thank you for all your help!
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Re: Real problems we could solve with folded paper?
Not solved with paper but a couple of weeks ago I helped my dad re-felt his shed roof and I insisted on him letting me fold the corners (he wanted to cut the felt to make it fit).
Damn, those inside reverses were neat...
Damn, those inside reverses were neat...