Origami, folding paper as a way of thinking

I have been folding and designing origami for nearly 13 years. I am especially drawn to geometric folds and structures, and I remain fascinated by the forms that can emerge from a single sheet of paper.

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Mirrorigami: Dayereh2023

Dubai Design Week

Presented as part of UAE Designer at Downtown Design, this installation was inspired by Persian Aina-kari.

Mirrorigami: Endless Reflections2023

Sikkah Art Festival

An outdoor installation inspired by Persian Aina-kari, with hand-folded metal sheets that create shifting reflections and patterns of light.

HYPAR2022

Dubai Design Week

A parametric hanging installation composed of around 400 modules and 1,200 folded sheets of paper, sponsored by JOTUN.

Patterns and Shadows2021

Al Futtaim Art Festival

This series of artworks won the Al Futtaim Art Festival Prize.

Origami Designssince 2012

Ongoing

A selection of my geometric origami designs

Moneygami

Experimental

An exploration of currency as a sculptural material, transforming a familiar printed surface into folded form.

Teaching & Workshops

Workshops

I have been teaching since 2012, working with audiences ranging from design students and mathematicians to architects, product designers, and the general public.

Versace

Brand Activation

Invited by Versace as an artist, I presented origami souvenirs at the launch of the Fall-Winter 2023 Collection in Abu Dhabi.