Origami Letter 通訊工具 by Aquaring Inc. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 網頁設計 Competition Category.

銀網頁· 2022

Origami Letter 通訊工具

by Aquaring Inc.

Client: AQUARING Inc.

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 網頁 Category

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The Design

About Origami Letter 通訊工具

呢個係一個運用摺紙嚟表達情感嘅通訊工具。摺紙係日本傳統嘅紙藝手工，最初源於一種禮儀。以往日本人會將裝飾紙整齊摺疊用嚟包裝禮物。呢個工具運用現代通訊技術，畀用戶創作數碼摺紙信件，然後發送出去，或者自己列印再親手摺疊，令佢哋可以用兩種方式享受自己嘅訊息。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Origami Letter 通訊工具是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Origami Letter 通訊工具將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Origami Letter 通訊工具是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Origami Letter is a messaging tool using origami to express feelings.
On the site users can fold a digital letter or print and fold a paper letter, giving users two ways to send messages.
It was awarded Gold at the iF Design Award in Germany.
Dimensions & Packaging: For the digital letter, we created a system that converts text input by the user into WebGL textures without affecting their appearance. By combining pre-rendered images from 3DCG software with WebGL textures, we maintain a natural look and feel while enabling real-time interaction. We designed it as a single-page application that seamlessly creates a sequence of events, from writing a letter to completing the folded origami.
Tags: japan, origami, letter, message, culture, brother, expo, interactive, communication, webgl
Production Technology: We created a design with detailed decorations by combining the geometric similarities between origami, a sequence of folds, and the Middle Eastern arabesque patterns. For example, the polyhedral net for the origami crane inspired the arabesque pattern that appears when it is complete. These details and relaxing animations express a subtle worldview of heartfelt messages.
Design Challenge: Our biggest creative challenge was expressing the beauty of origami, and how a piece of paper can become a 3D shape in a digital user experience.
We paid particular attention to the first fold that hides the message, matching it to the same fold when using paper. It was accomplished through repeated examination and prototyping. In addition, we created a 3D animation by overlaying images using CG to produce a beautiful and bold expression.
Research: We sought to create a communication tool between a letter and a chat app. Apps are an everyday part of life, but they lack emotion with their simple UI, while handwriting can be a pain. That's why our tool is easy to use and express your feelings to others. It is the perfect communication tool for today's world.
After launching, we received a positive worldwide response.
Inspiration: Origami is the traditional Japanese craft of paper folding that began as a form of courtesy when washi paper was folded neatly to wrap gifts. Brother, a printer manufacturer, wishes to respect this Japanese tradition by making it a modern communication tool for people to convey their feelings.
Project Duration: The site officially launched in July 2020, but not promoted because the Dubai Expo, scheduled in October 2020, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Following several revisions, publicity began in October 2021 to coincide with the official opening of the Dubai Expo and International Letter Writing Week, which aims to promote cultural exchange and contribute to world peace through letter-writing among people worldwide.
Operation Flow: Folding paper origami is difficult for new users, but Origami Letter makes it easy for everyone. After writing a message, users can swipe or click to fold the digital letter, and finish it in three simple steps. Then they can share the URL, and send their precious message to someone special. It can be downloaded as a PDF and printed out to have the experience of folding it with real paper.
Team Members: Producer: Satoshi Nanbu
Project Manager: Kazuteru Ohashi
Creative Director: Naoki Sato
Designer: Ran Gu
Creative Developer: Wataru Kani
Front-end Engineer: Taku Ota
Front-end Engineer: Misako Baba
System Architect: Hideyuki Hirano
System Engineer: Masamichi Kagechika
Assistant Designer: Chihiro Okada
Assistant Director: Daiju Mizuno
Translation Director: Yasuko Sueyoshi
Communicator: Brandon Pittman
CG Director: Taichi Teramura
CG Designer: Taichi Ito
Origami Artist: Peter Saydak
Photographer: Kouki Hatano
Image Credits: ORIGAMI LETTER PROJECT TEAM