Pop-up Book Fundamentals: Storytelling with Paper and Light
A course by Helen Friel , Paper Engineer, Illustrator, and Author
Learn fundamental techniques to create your own pop-up books that come to life with light, from the initial concept to the finished 3D model
Pop-up books, for many people, evoke a sense of childhood nostalgia and wonder. Paper engineer Helen Friel hopes to inspire those feelings in her readers, but with a twist! By using light, she brings each spread to life and transforms 3D pages into something even more special. Helen has published books including Midnight Monsters and Hoakes Island, and worked with clients like TIME, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Sky, and The Savoy Hotel.
In this online course, she teaches you the fundamentals of building your own interactive light-up pop-up book. Craft three spreads, each of a different city scene, and learn how to use light to bring a whole new dimension to your art.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 23 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (63)
- 3,402 students
- 20 lessons (4h 26m)
- 23 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design and construct a three-page, light-up pop-up book featuring some of London’s most famous attractions.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in learning how to create narrative pop-up books from scratch.
Requirements and materials
Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or another vector-based program is useful if you wish to work digitally.
In terms of materials, you will need a cutting mat, scalpel, metal ruler, pencil, UHU glue, and other materials specified by the teacher in the course.
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Helen Friel
A course by Helen Friel
Helen Friel is a paper engineer, illustrator, and author based in Bristol, UK. She grew up in a creative household and went on to study a BA in graphic design at Central Saint Martins, working for clients alongside her studies and producing her own artist books. Helen later worked as a paper engineer for a card company while juggling freelance projects and, a year later, pursued her creative passion full-time.
She has worked in the editorial and advertising fields, creating and directing for clients including Fanta, TIME, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Sky, The Savoy Hotel, Ted Baker, Etsy, The Body Shop, and The Sunday Times. Alongside creating paper craft designs and publishing books including Midnight Monsters and Hoakes Island, Helen teaches MA Illustration at Falmouth University. She is also the co-founder of the London chapter of Ladies, Wine & Design, which aims to bring together women in creative industries.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Mechanisms and Inspiration
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Materials, Tools, and Workspace
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The Box and Floating Platform 1
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The Box and Floating Platform 2
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The V-Fold and Combining Mechanisms
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Finding Ideas and References
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U3
Designing and Assembling the Pages
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Designing Page 1: Big Ben
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Assembling Page 1: Big Ben 1
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Assembling Page 1: Big Ben 2
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Designing Page 2: Leicester Square 1
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Designing Page 2: Leicester Square 2
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Assembling Page 2: Leicester Square 1
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Assembling Page 2: Leicester Square 2
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Designing Page 3: Hyde Park 1
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Designing Page 3: Hyde Park 2
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Assembling Page 3: Hyde Park
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U4
Finalising the Book
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Putting the Book Together 1
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Putting the Book Together 2
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Finishing Touches
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FP
Final project
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Pop-up Book Fundamentals: Storytelling with Paper and Light
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vehiklart
Plusje to užasné, vytvářím prezentaci svého projektu a toto je pro mou myšlenku velice přínosné, děkuji
Navrhuji dětská hřiště a tento interaktivně kreativní způsob prezentace zaujme každého komu to prezentuji :)
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kyivsenses
PlusAmazing and practical easy to digest and implement. Go for it
goportilla
PlusEs genial, Hellen lo hace tan fácil pero a la vez logra que uno no pierda de vista lo que hace.
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lynnpriestleydesign
Loving this course! Great instructions and looking forward to diving into some detailed work !
chanty_town
love it so much!!!!