# Architectural Pop-Up Art These Pop-Up Creations by Peter Dahmen are Intricately Detailed By Jen Chae | Published 2013-07-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-dahmen References: [peterdahmen.de](http://www.peterdahmen.de/pd_papierdesign.html) & [peterdahmen.de](http://www.peterdahmen.de) Paper design by Peter Dahmen takes [pop-up cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-in-singapore) to the next level. From far-reaching architectural sculptures to pretty scenic villes, these [paper constructions fold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake) up by themselves right before your own eyes. Dahmen says these cards can take up to more than a week to create. Some of the 3D cards even include details within itself. For instance, in one of his designs, you can spot a prehistoric figure inside of a museum. Pop-up cards fall under the category of concealable products. All of its contents can be closed flat, but comes as a surprise when opened. Elaborately unfolding into all sorts of designs, paper pop-up art is both visually appealing and fascinating. The German artist is known for making sturdy sculptures out of paper. He was even assigned to create a giant life-sized pop-up card for a press conference for [BMW's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/850i-xdrive-gran-coupe) MINI. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Paper Design:** Exploring the use of paper as a medium for intricate and visually appealing designs, opening up possibilities for innovative product packaging and decorative art installations. - **Pop-up Cards:** Taking pop-up cards to the next level with intricate 3D designs that surprise and engage users, creating opportunities for creative marketing campaigns and interactive storytelling experiences. - **Concealable Products:** The rise of concealable products, such as pop-up cards, that offer a hidden surprise or functionality when opened, leading to potential applications in packaging, gifting, and immersive brand experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Art Supplies:** The art supplies industry could benefit from the demand for specialized materials and tools for creating intricate paper designs and pop-up cards. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can leverage the unique capabilities of pop-up cards to create memorable and interactive campaigns that captivate audiences and drive brand engagement. - **Event Planning and Decor:** The event planning and decor industry can incorporate paper pop-up art as a unique and attention-grabbing element in event design, creating immersive and visually stunning experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keith-haring-popup-book.md) - [3-D Card Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6-popup-animal-cards-to-make.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Paper-Inspired Artful Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst.md) - [Paper-Like Art Museum Roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-paper-art.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md)