# Interactive Comic Books Mengyu Chen's Pop-Ups Introduce an Increasingly Tactile Quality to Print By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-05-31 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mengyu-chen References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/05/delightful-paper-pop-ups-by-jenny-chen/) & [cmycmyk](http://cmycmyk.com/) There is something very comforting about the way a novel feels in your hands, a feeling made much more involved while perusing the pages of Mengyu Chen's [publication in-progress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine). The project is initially taking the form of an [interactive comic book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamcanvas) in which the use of one's hands plays an integral role. These images are taken from motion sequences of experimental pop-ups in action. Some require two hands to achieve the desired animated effect to create convincing scenes depicting a paper airplane being thrown, a seed germinating in a person's palm, a firecracker alighting and a pinwheel unraveling. Black card was used for the backing of each board and [cut and illustrated white paper pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) introduce the subjects. It will be fascinating to see how Jenny (Mengyu) Chen's creations are translated into print. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Print Media:** Opportunity for integrating interactive elements into print media, such as comic books, to enhance the reader's experience. - **Tactile Storytelling:** Using hands-on elements like pop-ups to create a more immersive and engaging narrative experience for readers. - **Experimental Motion Sequences:** Exploring the use of dynamic pop-up illustrations to bring motion and animation to print media. ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing:** Incorporating interactive features into traditional books and comic books to captivate modern readers. - **Education:** Applying tactile storytelling techniques in educational materials to enhance student engagement and comprehension. - **Entertainment:** Introducing interactive print media experiences, like interactive comic books, as a new form of entertainment for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electronic 3D Book Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbook.md) - [Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keith-haring-popup-book.md) - [Tactile Digital Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactile-digital-comics.md) - [Folded Page Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualscreen-ereader.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Comic Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comicast.md) - [Memory Loss Ink-Fading Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4442-book.md) - [Interactive Fantasy Fiction Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curious-readers.md) - [Connected Smart Reading Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genie-board.md) - [Photosensitive Book Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-outside-book.md)