Part 1. Design Elements
Where did it all start?
Afrigami, an NPO project, was founded in 2014 by Ronel Geldenhuys. The project is run on holistic principals and is inspired by origami, African biodiversity and individual life stories. In the past it provided creative skills development and job creation opportunities for communities living under challenging circumstances, where poverty, social dysfunction and health issues, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are prevalent. Origami, sometimes dismissed as mere paper folding, has regained international respect. It has been adapted for modern surgery and space technology, is showcased as a worthy art form in homes, public spaces, museums and art galleries. There is also growing awareness of how beneficial the geometric balance of this ancient art is to the human system and mind.
The Afrigami Project is a coming together of social artists, creative thinkers, social innovators, designers, passionate individuals, communities, various organisations and developers, peace advocates, institutes and responsible local businesses.
The project was designed to be both versatile and experiential,
the work produced was intended to be viewed, experienced and explored.
Logo & Design elements
A Range of design elements were created to use on multiple platforms.
Fabric designs for various applications in the project
