We warmly welcome you to the public mid-term webinar of the FOLD2 project! The webinar will include an inspiring keynote speak form Tomohiro Tachi, Professor of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tokyo, and a review of the FOLD2 projects latest proceedings.
Webinar will be held on March 19th starting at 10AM (UTC+2) , and you can find the schedule and sign up link from below.
Schedule of the webinar
- 10:00 – Opening of the FOLD2 webinar
- Welcome words – Jarmo Kouko (VTT), Kirsi Peltonen (Aalto University), Jouni Lattu (VTT – host)
- Introduction of the keynote speaker – Kirsi Peltonen (Aalto)
- 10:05 – Keynote speak
- “Origami Bridging Art and Science” – Tomohiro Tachi (University of Tokyo)
- 11:00 – FOLD2 project review: The first year of the FOLD2
- Industrial relevance & needs – Markus Kass (Mirka)
- “What is it all about in FOLD” – Jarmo Kouko (VTT) & Kirsi Peltonen (Aalto)
- Rethinking Packaging with Machine-Made Origami – Markus Joutsela (Aalto)
- Design possibilities of multifunctional structures – Miia Palmu (VTT) & Markus Holste (Aalto)
- From Ideas to Impact: Shaping Finland’s Industrial Future Together – Markku Lämsä (Business Finland)
Webinar is held through Teams. Sign up to the webinar here:
Overview of the keynote:
Origami Bridging Art and Science
Tomohiro Tachi (University of Tokyo)
“The art of origami fascinates scientists and engineers. This talk traces my journey from crafting with paper to developing theories, solving computational problems, and collaborating with experts to apply these ideas industrially. I will introduce our “Universal Origami” initiative, which combines folding principles from nature and art to create adaptive, multifunctional artifacts, promoting a shift from mass consumption to adaptive design. I will also highlight our collaboration framework among artists, scientists, and students to advance education and research.”
Tomohiro Tachi is a Professor of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tokyo. He studied architecture and received his Ph.D. in engineering from the University of Tokyo in 2010. He has been designing origami since 2002 and continues to explore three-dimensional and kinematic forms through computation. He has developed computational origami tools, including “Origamizer” and “Freeform Origami,” which are available on his website. He explores form, function, and fabrication in nature and art. His research interests include origami engineering, structural morphology, and computational fabrication. He is engaged in STEAM education at the University of Tokyo, College of Arts and Sciences.
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