This card holder was inspired by origami. I have always been fascinating by japanese origami and pop up books because you see the whole other world that you were not expected to see. When receivers are given the package, they do not need to assemble it themselves, it comes pre-assembled. The receivers interact with this by 'opening' it. However i put extra straps and instruction how to make the holder so the receivers understands the basic principles and make it into the size they like whenever they want to.
This will appeal to everyone. You can put business card, bus card, coupons, id and even photos. They are made out of thick paper and cardboard because it needed to be fold many times but it still has to keel its shape. Additionally, it will be safe for children and they can even play with this.
I like the simplicity of the design and how you've incorporated an origami-like folding process into it. Only thing is that wouldn't the cards be able to fall out easily since their isn't anything supporting it on the other side of the card when its placed in the holder?
ReplyDeleteNice origami design...and I like how you made it quite open for the colourways and otherways for the receiver to play around with the origami themselves to fold the...springs(?)
ReplyDeletemaybe the springs could be provided prior to mailing?
wow.. i never ever thought of that usability even tho i kknew this technique..
ReplyDeletebut if the material is only paper, it might won't last long enough.
and i'm not clear how to make it stays in that arc position
Cool idea, I really like the use of origami folds to store and hold cards in such an aesthetically pleasing manner. It's a great design to be able to turn boring things such as business cards and what not, into pieces of art by making use of their rectangular shape in different random angles to create a very art-like design which looks very appealing to the eyes.
ReplyDeleteI guess my only query would be if you have cards which are quite solid, would the product still be able to stand straight and keep hold of all of them? If it does, then awesome design, i love it!
I never thought that the origami shape which you made can be used for different function, but you proved me wrong. It's really original and with different colors, it can be really fun and playful.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing that you can maybe work on is how it's gonna stay in that position, without using blu tack or double tape. But, overall it's a really creative idea.