Paper-Mache Design: Explore Light and Color
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Learn to transform your ideas into 3D shapes by experimenting with paper-mache, light, and color
The beauty of being a designer is the ability to transform ideas into shapes and objects that meet the user’s needs, whether functional or aesthetic. Finding the right solutions for your projects, however, often requires thinking outside the box and experimenting with different materials, textures, and light. This is the specialty of Marco Zavagno, designer and cofounder of Zaven studio, who has worked with clients like Nike, TIM, and the Venice Biennial. In this online course, Marco teaches you the art of paper-mache design to create colorful, one-of-a-kind 3D objects.
Learn to build small-scale experimental decor using only pulpboard and paper-mache. Start with a sketch and translate your concept into these simple materials before painting the outside to see how light interacts with its shapes and color, allowing you to produce the desired effect. Discover an alternative approach to design alongside Marco and create prototypes or mock-ups with his simple, effective method.
Begin the course by getting to know Marco Zavagno, cofounder of the design studio Zaven. Discover his creative career, his approach to design, and the influences that have shaped his style.
Next, Marco introduces you to the star material of the course: paper. He tells you about its history, how it has evolved, and what you need to turn it into paper-mache. Then start experimenting with pulpboard, the foundation of your object, and create a variety of shapes to understand how light interacts with its surfaces.
Once you feel comfortable with both, get to work on your final project. Sketch the structure of your shelf on paper and define the volume of each section. Cut out the individual pieces from pulpboard and assemble them according to your outline. Finish it off with a layer of paper-mache and bring it to life with a coat of color once it’s dry.
Finally, Marco shows you how to mount your shelf on the wall and find the perfect position based on the interplay of light and color with the shapes of your design. He also gives you some parting tips on building more complex objects and shares alternative methods for coloring paper-mache.
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