# Pop-Up Lettering 3D Origami by Carlos Nazario Takes Paper to a New Level By Annie Ho | Published 2010-05-19 | Updated 2010-05-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-origami-by-carlos-nazario References: [illusion.scene360](http://illusion.scene360.com/art/9252/incredible-3d-orgami/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/origamiz/sets/72157606559615966/) Origami just got kicked up a notch with the new 3D Origami by Carlos Nazario. It's pretty cool to see a plain 2D paper get transformed into a 3D object. From the illustrations above, you can see that Carlos Nazario carefully designed these 3D creations. Who knew that something like this takes planning? The 3D Origami by Carlos Nazario has simple designs such as the number '1' or the number '2,' but Nazario takes it further when he created the word 'LOVE.' At this rate, he'll be making [3D animal origami](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gami-collection), but until then we'll have to wait. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3D Origami:** The trend of 3D origami offers innovative opportunities for creating intricate and visually stunning paper creations. - **Paper Transformations:** The trend of transforming plain 2D paper into 3D objects opens up possibilities for unique and interactive art forms. - **Design Planning:** The trend of carefully planning and designing 3D origami creations highlights the importance of strategic thinking in art and craftsmanship. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Crafts:** The art and crafts industry can explore new avenues and products by incorporating the trend of 3D origami into their offerings. - **Event Decor and Design:** The event decor and design industry can leverage the trend of paper transformations to create unique and eye-catching installations for various occasions. - **Education and Learning:** The education and learning sector can incorporate the trend of design planning in art curriculums to teach students the importance of thoughtful and strategic design processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origamiinspired-design1.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Folded Paper Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-von-zweibergk.md) - [3-D Card Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6-popup-animal-cards-to-make.md) - [3D-Printed Paper Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-knives.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md)