# Cardboard Origami Cars This Lexus IS300H Sedan is Crafted from 1700 Pieces of Cardboard By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-is300h-sedan References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2015/10/06/35927/functional-lexus-origami-car-crafted-from-1700-cardboard-pieces.html) & [blog.lexus](http://blog.lexus.co.uk/lexus-launches-worlds-first-origami-inspired-car/) Traditionally, vehicles are crafted from a whole lot of metal and plastic, but this [Lexus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-electrified-sport) IS300H Sedan is made from an unexpected material: cardboard. Created using 1700 pieces of [laser-etched cardboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos), the Lexus IS300H Sedan, formally dubbed the Lexus Origami Car, was created in collaboration with LaserCut Works and Scales and Models of London. At first glance, the Lexus IS300H Sedan Origami Car looks interesting, but it's really only upon closer inspection that one can appreciate the fine detailing that has been used. Layer upon layer of cardboard was intricately glued together using a water-based adhesive to create a vehicle that, inside and out, reflects Lexus' attention to style and detail. Surprisingly, the Lexus IS300H Sedan Origami Car is able to drive, if only forwards and backwards. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cardboard Origami Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of alternative materials, such as cardboard, in the manufacturing of vehicles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable and eco-friendly materials like cardboard into car production to reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculpted Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-electrified-sport.md) - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Color-Changing Outdoor SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/600-premium-aap-build.md) - [Immersive Auto-Focused Artistic Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-experience.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood.md) - [Cardboard Airplane Builds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane.md) - [Off-Road OEM-Modified SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-lx-600-alpine-lifestyle.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-rov.md)