Calendar 2013 “Safari” Calendar

Calendar 2013 Safari Calendar is an innovative paper-craft calendar design that seamlessly combines functionality with interactive artistic expression, created by Japanese designers Katsumi Tamura and Kohei Miyasaka. This sophisticated design piece, measuring 200mm x 170mm per sheet, consists of six meticulously crafted sheets featuring monthly calendar information complemented by three-dimensional wildlife representations. The calendar's distinctive feature lies in its interactive assembly process, where users can press out pre-designed components, fold them along designated creases, and secure them to create striking animal sculptures that serve both as temporal markers and decorative elements. This transformative approach to calendar design exemplifies the philosophy of enriching everyday spaces through thoughtful design interventions, offering users both practical utility and aesthetic pleasure. The design, which garnered a Platinum A' Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design category, demonstrates exceptional technical excellence in paper engineering while maintaining visual sophistication. The calendar's innovative construction method allows for a unique user experience, transforming the traditional flat calendar format into an engaging three-dimensional display that brings wildlife encounters into daily life. Launched in July 2012, this design represents a significant advancement in calendar design, showcasing how functional objects can be elevated through creative engineering and artistic vision to create meaningful interactions between users and their environment.

Author: Adam Dawson

Keywords: calendar design, paper craft, wildlife illustration, interactive design, three-dimensional construction, Japanese design

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https://competition.adesignaward.com/26405

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