the mesmerizing movement and consequent transformation of surfaces is the result of a collaboration between experimentation, documentation, and trial and error. dozens of iterations were tested in order to understand and eventually find a suitable combination of material, form, and other variables.

dario vidal creates self folding composite surfaces
iteration development phases

 

 

the best results are featured in a short presentation video realized by designer dario vidal, showing the movement in fast motion. the smooth transitional movement becomes the purpose of the study and is the main experimentation result.

dario vidal creates self folding composite surfaces

dario vidal creates self folding composite surfaces

dario vidal creates self folding composite surfaces

dario vidal creates self folding composite surfaces

dario vidal creates self folding composite surfaces
set of 3 iterations and development phases

dario vidal creates self folding composite surfaces

dario vidal creates self folding composite surfaces
self-folding composite surfaces

 

 

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edited by: apostolos costarangos | designboom