# Oversized Origami Blankets The Eva Black 'Folded' Sheet Triangulates Recycled Stationery By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-05-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-black-folded References: [thejealouscurator](http://www.thejealouscurator.com/blog/2012/05/03/im-jealous-of-eva-black/) & [evablackdesign](http://evablackdesign.com/filter/studio/Folded) Over 3,500 triangles form the Eva Black 'Folded' piece, making it anything but square. The piece began as LA-based freelance designer started collecting paper. The collection grew into this amazing masterpiece. The sources of the paper vary from old artworks and maps to paperbags. Each has a story working in cohesion to create colorful contrast in their diverse textures. As [paper turns to digital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-paper-art), this medium is used less and less. Black takes these discarded stories and repurposes them into this eye-catching piece. This adventure into [origami](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture) could put any attempt at a small creature to shame. Black has clearly spent countless hours investing time and love into this project, folding each paper with precision. This is clear, as the [huge installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time) covers the space as a blanket would. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Stationery:** The use of recycled stationery materials to create unique and visually appealing designs presents opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly product innovation. - **Origami Art:** The growing popularity of intricate origami art showcases the potential for creating large-scale installations and unique decor pieces that capture attention and spark conversation. - **Paper Repurposing:** The trend of repurposing discarded paper into art and design pieces offers opportunities for creative entrepreneurs to transform waste materials into valuable and aesthetically pleasing products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Design and Home Decor:** In the design and home decor industry, embracing the use of recycled stationery and origami art can open up new avenues for environmentally conscious and visually captivating product lines. - **Sustainability and Recycling:** The sustainability and recycling industry can explore the potential of paper repurposing as a means to reduce waste and promote innovative solutions for reusing materials in creative ways. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** The art and craft supplies industry can tap into the demand for recycled stationery and origami materials, providing artists and hobbyists with unique and eco-friendly options for their creative projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folded Paper Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-von-zweibergk.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphic-in-four-stacks.md) - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md)