African Kente paper quilts are a beautiful and creative way to experience the rich textile traditions of Africa ...

Discover the fascinating art of cutting with paper in this informative video. Learn how to transform simple sheets of paper into intricate designs with various cutting techniques. Perfect for craft ...

Madonna Yoder ’17 studied rocks at MIT. But her passion is for paper—with no scissors. Today, she’s a tessellation expert who ...

Polytechnique Montréal engineers designed parachutes based on kirigami—cutting paper into intricate patterns—that can automatically adapt in mid-air. The design has the potential to make air ...

SCHOOL children should have one week less off over the summer in a bid to tackle “fatigue” during the class year. The ...

This green mesh parachute is unlike any that Westerners are used to: It is thin, flexible and can be folded back into a disk for reuse. Montreal researchers are testing its uses with small objects.

To be fair, humans aren't shaped like sheep or grains. And unlike in the study with the board, Zuriguel believes that all ...

A humble concept from ancient Japanese design might remake the way supplies are dropped from the air. Polytechnique Montréal engineers designed parachutes based on kirigami—cutting paper into ...

Although humans inhabit a 3D world, much of our design practice is rooted in two dimensions. Paper, textiles, sheet metals, wood planks and plastic panels are all manufactured in two dimensions, and ...

Montreal researchers design a low-cost kirigami parachute that is cheap, stable, and scalable, for use in drones, airdrops, and possibly space.

Floors, walls, and ceilings can be adorned with pattern and texture, says carpet and textile designer Christine Van Der Hurd, ...