My Final Major Project, Upsprung is a continuation of my previous project Unfolding, where I explored papers place within Graphic Design today. After completing Unfolding I felt that I had not fully explored the medium of paper, I left feeling like I could have gone further, so Upsprung is a deeper investigation into paper, focusing on the more mechanical and structural side of the medium to both deepen my understanding of the craft whilst also fueling my curiosity. 


To do this I created a pop up book called Square, Circle, Triangle, which aims to ‘Aid the development of colour and shape recognition skills though play, allowing children to understand and experience colour & shape’. The book features nine unique pop up and interactive mechanics, each with their own unique poem explaining the shapes, colours and interaction on the page. The entire book has been handmade using a range of paper stocks, colours and processes.

I wanted to keep a detailed record of everything I did. To do this I created a process book that documented every aspect of the project from initial research through to the design and manufacturing stages of the project. This book is a detailed look at how I worked during this project. The book was hand bound using a coptic stitch and a clam shell box was also made to keep the book safe.