Making Pop-Up Cards for Beginners
Parallel mechanisms
A course by Julia Yus , Graphic Designer
About the video: Parallel mechanisms
Overview
“In this lesson I will explain how one of the basic mechanisms of paper engineering works. We will see the main ones that exist: symmetric parallel, parallelogram and asymmetric parallel.”
In this video lesson Julia Yus addresses the topic: Parallel mechanisms, which is part of the Domestika online course: Making Pop-Up Cards for Beginners. Learn pop-up techniques and create amazing 3D cards..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we will explore the fundamental aspects of paper engineering. focusing on parallel mechanisms. These mechanisms are characterized by having all creases aligned parallel to the central axis the page. ensuring a uniform structure and movement. There are various types. but the most frequently used are symmetrical parallels. parallelograms. and asymmetrical parallels. Let's begin with the symmetrical parallel. I've brought an example to appearance and demonstrate how it functions in the context of paper engineering. In a symmetrical parallel. the distance from the crease to the ...”
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Julia Yus
A course by Julia Yus
Julia Yus is a renowned graphic designer and expert in paper engineering. Her passion for pop-up began when she was a child and she had her first contact with a pop-up book. From that moment on, she knew she wanted to be able to create that magical feeling in other people.
Thanks to her self-taught training in the world of pop-up, Julia has developed her unique style and has collaborated with renowned illustrators, such as Itousa, to transform her drawings into surprising three-dimensional works. Her creative approach is based on observing the world with an almost childlike curiosity, finding inspiration in the simplest details of everyday life.
With extensive experience in designing three-dimensional cards for private clients and collaborating on editorial projects, Julia is passionate about transmitting joy and emotions through the art of pop-up.
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