# Animated Origami Films Dream Life of Paper by 1984 London Touches on Journeys and Innocence By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animated-origami-film References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2014/07/15/dream-life-of-paper/) & [1984london](http://1984london.com/) Dream Life of Paper is a stunning animated origami film that focuses on a few animalistic characters that appear to be introduced to another way of living by man. Highly subjective, the [geometric imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-digital-artwork) is beautifully poignant, encouraging people to create their own narrative or even go as far as project their own emotions onto the short film. Created by 1984 London, the animated origami film is full of potential. The masterminds behind it write that it is "a phantasmagorical, dreamy allegory of innocence and life that follows the journey of three enchanting origami animals from primordial awakening through to unforeseeable dematerialisation." It was made using [3D design and animation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation) programs including maya modelling, cinema 4D animation and octane rendering. The origami characters were designed by Michael Trew. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animated Origami Films:** Opportunity for the creation of more animated films using origami as a storytelling medium. - **Geometric Imagery:** Potential for incorporating geometric imagery as a visually striking element in various forms of art and media. - **Phantasmagorical Allegories:** Potential for creating allegorical stories with dreamlike elements that explore themes of innocence and life. ### Where This Applies - **Film and Animation:** Opportunity for film and animation studios to explore and expand the use of origami in storytelling. - **Visual Arts:** Opportunity for artists to incorporate geometric imagery as a distinctive and visually captivating element in their works. - **Entertainment and Media:** Potential for incorporating phantasmagorical allegories into various forms of entertainment, such as books, games, and virtual reality experiences. ## 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) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Folded Paper Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-von-zweibergk.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md)