Resources

Software, model libraries, designers and communities: 38 links collected in one place.

Software and tools

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22.5° Refs Engine22.5° Refs EngineFinds a fold sequence for precisely constructing reference points and lines in 22.5° patterns (.cp/.fold).adroitorigami.comwebreferences22.5°Box Pleat WigglerBox Pleat WigglerA utility that fixes inexact vertices in box-pleating patterns.github.comdesktopbox pleatingBox Pleating StudioBox Pleating StudioA design studio for complex box-pleating models: stretch gadgets, Kamiya patterns, CP export.bpstudio.abstreamace.comwebbox pleatingdesignCP ViewerCP ViewerA crease pattern viewer with SVG export.wiorigami.github.iowebCP editorCrease Pattern EditorCrease Pattern EditorErik Demaine's online crease pattern editor.erikdemaine.orgwebCP editorCreaserCreaserA tool for drawing crease patterns.github.comwebCP editorDiagonal Hex GridsDiagonal Hex GridsA Desmos calculator for diagonal hexagonal grids for pleating.desmos.comwebtessellationsDistortion-FolderDistortion-FolderBuilds distorted flat states of a crease pattern.kei-morisue.github.iowebsimulationExplOri 22.5ExplOri 22.5A database of generated 22.5° patterns: quickly find a base close to the model you have in mind.225.designorigami.netweb22.5°designFlat-FolderFlat-FolderComputes and displays the flat-folded states of a crease pattern.origamimagiro.github.iowebsimulationInteractive Rings TessellationInteractive Rings TessellationAn interactive rings tessellation on Wolfram Demonstrations.demonstrations.wolfram.comwebtessellationsLine-FolderLine-FolderStep-by-step folding of a sheet along lines, by the author of Flat-Folder.origamimagiro.github.iowebsimulationORI-REVOORI-REVODesign of 3D models of revolution from a profile curve (Jun Mitani).mitani.cs.tsukuba.ac.jpweb3DOrieditaOrieditaA desktop crease pattern editor, a fork of ORIHIME: flat-foldability checking and a folded-form view.oriedita.github.iodesktopCP editorOrigami Applications (Jun Mitani)Origami Applications (Jun Mitani)A collection of Jun Mitani's applications for origami design.mitani.cs.tsukuba.ac.jpweb3DOrigami Reference FinderOrigami Reference FinderMinimal fold sequences for finding reference points and lines; a modern web implementation of the ReferenceFinder ideas.obljubej.github.iowebreferencesOrigami SimulatorOrigami SimulatorA folding simulator in the browser: upload your own pattern and see how it folds.origamisimulator.orgwebsimulationOrigami Stripe CalculatorOrigami Stripe CalculatorA calculator of strip proportions for origami.observablehq.comwebdesignOrigami-Editor (Origam.io)Origami-Editor (Origam.io)An online crease pattern editor.kairayzo.github.iowebCP editorOrigamiDrawOrigamiDrawAn iOS app for drawing crease patterns.origamidraw.wordpress.comiOSCP editorORIPAORIPAJun Mitani's classic desktop crease pattern editor.mitani.cs.tsukuba.ac.jpdesktopCP editorORIPA for AndroidORIPA for AndroidThe mobile version of the ORIPA crease pattern editor.play.google.comAndroidCP editorORIXAORIXAA web studio for designing crease patterns (ERM Studio).orixa-gilt.vercel.appwebdesignRabbit EarRabbit EarA JavaScript library for creating and exploring origami with code.rabbitear.orgwebprogrammingReference Finder (folders.jp)Reference Finder (folders.jp)Reference finding for 22.5° geometry on folders.jp (in Japanese).folders.jpwebreferences22.5°ReferenceFinderReferenceFinderA web version of Robert Lang's classic ReferenceFinder: fold sequences for any point or line on the sheet.mutsuntsai.github.iowebreferencesStep-FolderStep-FolderA generator of folding sequences (diagrams) from a crease pattern.kei-morisue.github.iowebdiagramsTreeFakerTreeFakerA simplified browser analog of TreeMaker: circle packing from the model's tree.6849-2020.github.iowebdesignTreeMakerTreeMakerRobert Lang's classic: designing bases by circle packing from the model's tree.langorigami.comdesktopdesignUniversal Transitions GeneratorUniversal Transitions GeneratorA generator of transitions between grids of different density in box pleating.theplantpsychologist.github.iowebbox pleating

Libraries and model databases

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Gilad's Origami PageGilad's Origami PageThe largest collection of origami book reviews: galleries of folded models, a database, diagrams and articles by Gilad Aharoni.giladorigami.combooksmodel databasegalleriesOriWiki — Origami DatabaseOriWiki — Origami DatabaseA collaborative origami database: tens of thousands of models, thousands of publications and designers, search by model photos and books.oriwiki.commodel databasebookssearchOrigamiLib — 折纸图书馆OrigamiLib — 折纸图书馆A Chinese online origami library: hundreds of books and thousands of works, with convenient search by series, designer and publisher.origamilib.combooksmodel databaseChinese

Designers

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Chris ConradChris ConradWebsite of origami artist Chris Conrad: a gallery of his work and diagrams.chrisconradart.comgalleriesdiagramsJuho KönkköläJuho KönkköläJuho Könkkölä's website: complex figures from a single sheet, with a gallery and portfolio.juhokonkkola.figalleriesZenshiro ToshinaoZenshiro ToshinaoZenshiro Toshinao's gallery of work on Flickr.flickr.comgalleries

Tutorials and learning

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Abrashi Origami SchoolAbrashi Origami SchoolAbrashi's origami school: a good source for learning design techniques.abrashiorigami.comlearningdesign

Community

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ある折紙創作家の頁 / folders.jpある折紙創作家の頁 / folders.jpA Japanese designer's page: lots of free crease patterns and diagrams.folders.jppatternsdiagramsJapanese