Event 1: Origami Revolution

 The Origami Revolution event was very eye opening. I guess I never really saw how folds in origami correlated to the real world. I thought it was very interesting how the video demonstrated multiple ways in which origami can be utilized. For example, in the video they mentioned models for insects, nature, robotics/machines, DNA or protein structures, aircraft design, the human brain, outer-space, and many more. I was impressed on how innovative thinkers can use such a basic idea of folds, apply universal math ideas, and come up with such great ideas: new proteins, police force shields, and even skeletons for dark matter. 

While this video was very inspiring, a part of me also felt as if maybe I have lost some of my creative side that I had more of when I was younger. I would never think that art like origami could have such an impact on science. The video really resonates with me because I would like to get tapped back into that creative side and try to think of things in a more artistic or unusual way. After this event, I decided I would fold myself a paper crane for my first step hopefully in the right direction.

Specifically for this class, the video is also a useful guide for our upcoming midterm and final projects. Maybe there is a way I could incorporate origami or these fold templates into my designs for the projects. If that is not the case, the video altogether has got my wheels turning in a new direction of combining the sciences and arts in an experimental way. 



Resources

“DNA Origami.” Emily Suvada, emilysuvada.com/extras/dna-origami.

OrigamiSpirit. “Origami Crane - Easy-to-Follow Tutorial.” YouTube, YouTube, 11 Aug. 2011, www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTY-nGYYq_c.

Varne, Julia, director. The Origami Revolution Documentary. Vimeo, 14 Apr. 2021, vimeo.com/250448152.

Woodley, Maggy, et al. “Easy Paper Leaf.” Red Ted Art - Make Crafting with Kids Easy & Fun, 30 Mar. 2021, www.redtedart.com/easy-paper-leaf/.





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