From Paper to Pixels:

Transforming Origami into Iconography

Transforming Origami into Iconography

Transforming Origami into Iconography

From June to July during the summer of 2024, I worked as a Graphic Designer assistant (MANRVA Co.LTD) for the Japan Pavilion project. Our clients were the Embassy of Japan in Thailand, the Cabinet Office of Japan and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

Team

MANRVA Co.LTD

Responsibilities

Icon Design

Assist Art Direction

tools

Figma, Adobe Illustrator

& Adobe Photoshop

timeline

2 weeks

overview:
project scope

I was tasked with designing 15+ origami styled iconography for our clients. My contributions for the icons I created, assisted the art direction for the additional origami-styled graphics. Team members used my icon assists for their wireframes and overlapping content. Our work was featured in the following; Thailand National Science and Technology Fair 2024, Sustainability Expo 2024 (#SX2024), and Thailand Space Week 2024.

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final delivery:
iconography

The QZSS banner was where I directed my efforts to shifting the brand identity into an origami-inspired style. My icon designs played a key role in establishing the foundation and art direction for our graphics. These icons became a blueprint for the team’s banner designs and were versatile enough to be repurposed across wireframes for overlapping content. This approach saved the team time by allowing them to use my designs as references or starting points rather than creating entirely new graphics from scratch.

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QZSS Banner:
collection of icons
Japan pavillion: nst fair 2024

Exhibition Installation Day 15.08.2024 | Location: Impact Arena, Exhibition and Convention Center

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Japan pavillion: Sustainability expo 2024 (#SX2024)

Event days 27.09.2024 until 06.10.2024 | Location: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center

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Japan pavillion Open space: thailand space week 2024

Location: Impact Arena, Exhibition and Convention Center | Date: 07.10.2024-09.10.2024

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Research:
culture study

Implementing the origami style for the icons involved extensive research and a deep dive into the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. I had to thoroughly study how various shapes and forms are created through intricate folds, analyzing the unique techniques that give origami its distinct structure. This understanding allowed me to design icons that authentically reflect origami's delicate and precise nature, capturing how these forms would appear in real life while maintaining a digital aesthetic.

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KWHL table for research plan
KWHL table for research plan
KWHL table for research plan
reflection:
key takeaways

This project reinforced the importance of adaptability and deep research. By taking the directive of an origami approach and expanding on it with intention and creativity, I was able to create iconography that resonated with both the team and the clients. It was a valuable lesson in how a strong concept can unify and elevate a project.

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track of time spent on valuable work is easy.

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Made with (´。• ᵕ •。) ♡ and many many chai lattes! © Cadline Boakye 2025

LETS CONNECT!

Made with (´。• ᵕ •。) ♡ and many many chai lattes! © Cadline Boakye 2025

LETS CONNECT!

Made with (´。• ᵕ •。) ♡ and many many chai lattes! © Cadline Boakye 2025

LETS CONNECT

Made with (´。• ᵕ •。) ♡ and many many chai lattes!
© Cadline Boakye 2025