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I've oft pointed out origami diagrams are great examples of information design. These aren't true origami, but sure are dang fun. (via dynagirl)
YAMAHA MOTOR - PAPER CRAFT : VMAX Edition
"For easier use, Yamaha has completely redesigned the assembly manual for the VMAX, the commemorative first edition authentic paper sculpture. Anyone, including those who have completed the previous version, or who have given up on it, or who haven't tried it yet, can take this special opportunity to make their own authentic paper sculpture of the VMAX."
If you like that, check out Make Your Own Working Paper Clock a book I got as a kid and almost immediately destroyed. I've wanted to try it again ever since.
Oh, I'm a HUGE origami geek. I went mad for it long ago, when I broke up with an ex of four years, and folding origami was the only thing that kept me sane. Love Joseph Wu's page.
On another note about paper: Martha Stewart (gasp!) had a neat segment on crepe paper flowers last week that was actually kind of cool. (Project: Crepe Paper Boquet with Jodi) No templates on the website, though -- you have to actually shell out some bucks for her magazine.
2. once IA diagramming is standardized (as if it were a fait accompli!)will anyoen be able to build a website even if they don't speak the language of the original creator? this seems like a very silly but kind of fun requirement.
I was chatting with a friend who has become a little obsessed by a UC Santa Cruz professor who recently passed away. Dr. Huffman started the Computer Science department in the 70s, but was also known to do some weird paper folding. Check it out at http://www.sgi.com/grafica/huffman/