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Multidimensional Children's Books

This Illustration is a Children's Book that Unfolds Like Origami

— December 28, 2013 — Art & Design
If you're bored of the same old illustration storybooks for children, then The Adventures of a Village story book that unfolds like origami is perfect for you. The extremely fun and interactive book requires readers to interact with the narrative by unfolding certain corners of the origami-like book. This design re-invents the traditional narrative storybook and converts it into an item that resembles more of a flat poster from afar than a narrative book. With a closer look, you are able to see creases that subtly instruct the reader to flip and fold the piece around to change the illustrative narrative.

Both the story and the actual physical book itself make for an adventure. The reader determines the narrative simply by folding and unfolding parts of the children's book. If the reader folds to the right, the village might change into a city, but if he chooses to fold to the left, the village will be surrounded by a lake and pine trees. Gradually, we begin to see flying saucers and monsters in the narrative that threaten to destroy the village.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Children's Books - Innovative designs that allow readers to interact and engage with narratives by physically manipulating the book, creating an entirely new reading experience.
2. Multidimensional Storytelling - Using creative techniques to layer narrative elements to create a deeper and more immersive story, adding a new dimension to traditional storytelling.
3. Origami-style Design - Designs taking influence from origami that are not only visually appealing but also functional and interactive, presenting new opportunities for product design and packaging.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - Publishing companies can explore using interactive book designs to add value to their products, tap into new markets, and offer alternative reading experiences.
2. Education - Multidimensional and interactive storytelling can be used to enhance student engagement and enrich learning experiences, providing new opportunities for curriculum design.
3. Toy and Game Design - Toy and game designers can draw inspiration from origami-style design to create interactive, hands-on experiences for children that challenge their problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
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