# Life-Like Insectual Origami (UPDATE) Brian Chan's Fixation with Origami Takes on an Insect Form By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-01-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-like-origami-insects References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/burnred/realistic-origami-insects-made-from-one-sheet-of-u-281t) & [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2011/12/28/realistic-insects-made-from-one-sheet-of-paper/) Artist Brian Chan has created a collection of fascinating life-like [origami insects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture), each one folded from just one square piece of uncut paper. Chan is a craft instructor at [MIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-insect-robot) who works on perfecting his craft in his spare time. The paper insects, which at first look like real bugs and then tiny sculptures, include a locust, a grasshopper and several varieties of beetles. The intricate details of such origami critters come to life as the artist carefully follows a specific order in which the folds must be implemented. Once viewed as a pastime reserved for elementary school projects and old oriental women, the [ancient art of origami](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp) is expanding to a more modern audience, taking on unconventional forms and uses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Life-like Origami Insects:** The trend of creating intricate, detailed origami insects that mimic real bugs presents an opportunity for artists to showcase their creativity and precision. - **Unconventional Origami Forms:** The trend of using origami to create unconventional forms opens up new possibilities for artists and designers to express their creativity and push the boundaries of the art form. - **Origami's Modern Renaissance:** The trend of origami gaining popularity among a more modern audience reflects an opportunity for artists and artisans to modernize and innovate the ancient art form. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Craft:** Artists specializing in origami can tap into the trend of creating life-like origami insects and explore new ways to incorporate origami into their artwork. - **Education:** Educators can leverage the trend of unconventional origami forms to engage students in hands-on learning and explore different applications of origami in various subjects. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore the trend of origami's modern renaissance to incorporate unique origami pieces as decorative elements, adding a touch of visual interest and creativity to spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Life-Sized Puzzled Insect Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-collection.md) - [Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origamiinspired-design1.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Folded Paper Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-von-zweibergk.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphic-in-four-stacks.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md)