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BVD create a stunning origami S for Swedish design awards

Date
28 November 2014

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It’s customary at the annual Swedish design awards, Design S, for a three-dimensional S to be awarded to the finest of Scandinavian practitioners; and it’s always made from traditional Swedish materials. Previous years have seen it crafted from finest Swedish wood, but this year’s award by BVD is folded from Swedish paper, fashioned into a giant origami letterform. We hadn’t a clue how they’d done it, but pleasingly there’s an accompanying video that shows you how to make your own.

A 3D render of a white, sculptural letter “S” against a plain light grey background. The letter is composed of many sharp, folded triangular facets that create a pleated texture.
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BVD: Design S

A white gift box stands open against a plain white background. Inside, a white 3D-rendered object with a pleated, spiralling form rests in the base.
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BVD: Design S

Two white rectangular sheets of paper lie side by side against a plain white background. Each sheet features a repeating pattern of embossed, geometric diamond shapes.
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BVD: Design S

Two hands hold a piece of white paper folded into a complex, accordion-like 3D structure. A second, similar folded paper strip lies diagonally across the plain white background.
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BVD: Design S

Two hands hold a curved, white pleated paper sculpture against a plain white background. A second, similar pleated arc sits just above it.
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BVD: Design S

A person’s hand holds up a large, white 3D sculpture of the letter “S”. The letter is composed of many overlapping, angular slices that create a pleated effect.
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BVD: Design S

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James Cartwright

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James started out as an intern in 2011 and came back in summer of 2012 to work online and latterly as Print Editor, before leaving in May 2015.

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