NOVA: The Origami Revolution

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TitleNOVA: The Origami Revolution
Publication TypeFilm
Year Released2017
DirectorHolt, Sarah, and Francois-Xavier Vives
Running Time60 minutes
Date Released2017
StudioPBS/Fact+Film
CountryUnited States
MediumDVD
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The centuries-old tradition of folding two-dimensional paper into three-dimensional shapes is inspiring a scientific revolution. The rules of folding are at the heart of many natural phenomena, from how leaves blossom to how beetles fly. But now, engineers and designers are applying its principles to reshape the world around us—and even within us, designing new drugs, micro-robots, and future space missions. With this burgeoning field of origami-inspired-design, the question is: can the mathematics of origami be boiled down to one elegant algorithm—a fail-proof guidebook to make any object out of a flat surface, just by folding? And if so, what would that mean for the future of design? Explore the high-tech future of this age-old art as NOVA unfolds “The Origami Revolution.”

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Reviews for NOVA: The Origami Revolution

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Posted By: Beth

Posted On: November 22, 2019

“Origami Revolution” placed twists and turns on origami in ways I had never given thought! It did start with traditional origami and emphasized that it takes an object and turns it into something completely different. It quickly changed focus from the tradition and dove into the “science revolution” evolving from traditional origami. The DVD discusses art, nature, engineers and designers, computational designs, and the science of medicine.

Some of the highlights of “Origami Revolution” are:

-An artist in France who crumbles paper and makes folds combining geometry, art, and physics.

-Watching nature (plants, animals, and the human brain) transform on screen with continuous folds.

-Engineers and designers applying origami patterns to aid in space exploration and reshaping our world.

-Development of the computational design computer program “Origamizer,” which creates angles and folds.

-Origami stents made of special metal, which unfolds naturally when exposed to heat. This would eliminate the need for a balloon to insert stents.

-Protein origami in which proteins bind to viruses. Designed proteins can be effective drugs.

"Origami Revolution" would be best utilized from the age of high school and up. I enjoyed watching “Origami Revolution" and found it fascinating! I gained insight and knowledge about origami and I am intrigued to see what developments come from this ancient art form in the future.