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# 3D Pop-Up Books
Geeky Design Book for Typography and Papercraft Nuts (UPDATE)

By TrendHead | Published 2009-01-25 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-pop-up-books-geeky-paper-folding-design-book-for-adults
References: [inspirationlab.wordpress](http://inspirationlab.wordpress.com/2009/01/22/marion-bataille/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1596434252/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header?tag=trenhunt0f-20)

This amazing 3D folding book is already a [collectors item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booksy) for all visual graphic lovers.

The book is created by graphic designer Marion Bataille, entitled “ABC3D"--which describes its contents perfectly. “ABC3D” is a simple book of the alphabet, but it’s so visually pleasing, it has been referred to as ‘“a visual orgasm” by certain adult fans.

The principle of the book is basically a [pop-up folding book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche) as we know it for children, but done in a [cool creative and strong graphical style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dialogues-on-form). Marion Bataille is a French graphic artist who lives in Paris, France. The video above flicks through “ABC3D.” You can buy your own copy at the link below.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.5/10
- Popularity: 88% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Pop-up Books:** Opportunity to create innovative and visually pleasing pop-up books for adults.
- **Typography:** Disruptive opportunity to combine typography with 3D design to create captivating visual experiences.
- **Papercraft:** Opportunity to explore new forms of papercraft that merge art and design.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Graphic Design:** Innovative pop-up books can revolutionize the graphic design industry by introducing interactive and visually stunning elements.
- **Publishing:** The integration of pop-up books with typography and papercraft can bring fresh and engaging content to the publishing industry.
- **Art and Design Education:** The rise of 3D pop-up books opens up new teaching opportunities for art and design educators to explore innovative techniques and inspire creativity.

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