Origami has always been a widely respected art form down from the smallest creation to giant six foot wide models. The Ole Fredrik Ekern Gami Font is the first time I've seen these paper cranes used as lettering.
Mr. Ekern has used the manipulation of paper to create all 26 finely crafted letters. The time it must take to create an elaborate work of art like that would be staggering, although I guess if you're a master than it's nothing more than child's play.
I just hope the Ole Fredrik Ekern Gami Font becomes a downloadable font so I can start writing all of my articles in it.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Paper Art
- The use of origami in typography presents an opportunity for artists and designers to explore the intersection of paper art and graphic design.
- Handcrafted Fonts
- The creation of custom lettering by hand opens the door for graphic designers to create personalized and unique typefaces for branding and marketing campaigns.
- 3D Typography
- By building letters through the manipulation of paper, designers can experiment with creating three-dimensional typography that looks like it is physically popping off the page.
Sectors Adopting This
- Graphic Design
- Graphic designers can leverage the creation of custom lettering by more agencies, businesses and artists, particularly within branding and advertising to give a unique look.
- Advertising
- Advertisers can integrate the use of origami lettering in their campaigns to create visually impactful ads that stand out from the competition.
- Paper Art
- Artists who specialize in paper art can explore typography as a new medium for their work, inspiring a new generation of paper artists working in this field through experimentation.
