# Moving Origami Mosaics Kota Hiratsuka Crafts Colorful Geometric Origami Art By Jonathon Brown | Published 2012-12-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-art References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/12/origami-mosaics-by-kota-hiratsuka/) & [origamimosaicworks](http://www.origamimosaicworks.com/) This beautiful origami art comes from Kota Hiratsuka, who is described as a paper engineer. Who knew? What's clear after looking at this collection of incredible origami art is that Hiratsuka can call himself whatever he wants. This series of eight features a wonderful array of colors along with a distinctly [geometric style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture). Instead of selling the actual finished origami art, Hiratsuka plans to sell templates for the art that will allow people at home to create themselves. Origami comes from the Japanese words "ori" which means folding and "kami" which means paper. It is an [ancient Japanese art form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakajimaya-crossing) that started in the 17th century and, with this as evidence, continues to influence art to this day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Geometric Origami Art:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the traditional form of origami and experiment with different shapes and designs in order to create mesmerizing origami art. - **Origami Art Templates:** The market for origami templates targeting novice creators is expected to increase, providing a disruptor or incumbent company the opportunity to offer templates for purchase. - **Ancient Art Revival:** There is an opportunity to bring other ancient art forms back into the mainstream similar to Origami. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Arts and Crafts:** The arts and crafts industry presents great potential growth opportunities for companies focused on offering one-of-a-kind origami art templates. - **Education:** Various schools, institutions, and businesses can offer workshops or classes related to origami art, providing another potential avenue for growth. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry presents great potential growth opportunities for companies focused on distributing various origami templates to accommodate those looking to create origami art at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.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) - [Origami-Inspired Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori.md) - [Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origamiinspired-design1.md) - [Kimino Making-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origata-collection.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Origami-Inspired Playful Magnetic Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trido.md)