Folded Paper Design System
折り紙 — 紙を折る芸術
Origami transforms a flat sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding techniques. This design system draws from the precision of paper craft -- sharp creases, clean geometric shadows, and the quiet beauty of folded forms. Every element carries the memory of its fold.
Every fold must be exact. Clean edges and sharp creases define the craft.
A single sheet becomes something entirely new through deliberate action.
No cuts, no glue. Only folds. Constraint breeds creativity.
色彩
Traditional origami paper comes in vivid, flat colors -- red, blue, green, gold -- set against the natural warmth of unbleached washi. These hues are bold yet balanced.
書体
Clean, geometric letterforms that echo the precision of paper folding. Noto Serif JP for display, Inter for body -- clarity and structure in every line.
The art of origami begins with a single square of paper. Through a series of precise folds -- mountain folds that rise and valley folds that descend -- the paper transforms from a flat plane into a three-dimensional sculpture. No scissors, no adhesive. Only the paper and the folder's intent.
Akira Yoshizawa is widely regarded as the grandmaster of origami, credited with elevating it from a craft to a living art. His system of diagramming folds became the universal standard.
間隔
An 8px base unit grid, like the precise measurements of a folding diagram. Each increment doubles, creating a harmonious scale from detail to breathing room.
Shadows simulate the depth of folded paper layers, from a flat sheet resting on a surface to a form hovering above the page.
Paper resting on surface
Paper with one fold depth
Paper being held up
Paper floating above
釦
Interactive elements styled like precisely cut paper shapes. The corner fold on hover reveals the paper beneath, a subtle nod to the craft.
入力
Input fields with clean edges and subtle crease borders. Focus states reveal a precise blue fold line, guiding attention like a folding diagram guides the hand.
Used for folding instructions delivery
札
Content containers that behave like sheets of paper -- they can be folded, stacked, creased, and lifted. Each variant demonstrates a different paper-folding technique.
A clean container with subtle borders, like a sheet of paper laid flat on the table. Hover to see it lift.
The folded corner reveals the underside of the paper, a signature origami detail that adds depth and character.
A bold top border in origami red marks important content, like the first fold that defines the entire model.
Blue origami paper is traditional for water-themed models. This card uses it as a structural accent.
A diagonal crease divides the card into two tonal regions, as if the paper has been folded and partially opened.
Multiple layers of paper stacked beneath, suggesting depth and preparation -- like a stack of squares ready for folding.
Green paper for trees, frogs, and leaves. The color of growth.
Gold paper for special occasions and decorative models.
Red paper for cranes, the symbol of peace and longevity.
通知
Status messages folded into the page with a triangular corner accent. Each alert type uses a distinct origami paper color to signal its intent.
Always begin with a perfectly square sheet of paper. Use a bone folder to create crisp, precise creases that hold their shape.
Your origami crane has been successfully folded. All 24 steps were completed with precision. The wings are ready to spread.
The paper you selected may be too thick for this model. Consider using thinner kami or tissue foil for complex folds.
The reverse fold on step 17 appears to be incorrect. Please unfold to step 14 and verify the crease pattern before continuing.