Creating Children's Pop-up Books

A course by Silvia Hijano Coullaut , Editorial Designer

Editorial Designer. Madrid, Spain.
Joined September 2019

Learn how to create a pop-up book step by step for the little ones to enjoy, from the initial concept to assembling the pieces

100% positive reviews (59)
4,901 students
Audio: Spanish, English
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn how to create a pop-up book step by step for the little ones to enjoy, from the initial concept to assembling the pieces

Build a book that allows the little ones not only to play, but also to actively participate in the story. Learn how to create a children's pop-up book with the designer Silvia Hijano Coullaut, founder of the publishing design and production company, Libracos.

In this online course, he will show you step by step how to develop a complete pop-up book from the creative process to its construction. At the end, you will have in your hands a game book to enjoy with the little ones.

Do you want to delve into the universe of pop-ups? Take a look at the other courses taught by Silvia: Creation of pop-up books, Advanced techniques for the creation of pop-up books, Interactive pop-up books: create paper worlds.

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What will you learn in this online course?

22 lessons & 43 downloads

  • 100% positive reviews (59)
  • 4,901 students
  • 22 lessons (4h 20m)
  • 43 additional resources (27 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish, English
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

You will create a game book that will consist of a scenario where the character will need the reader to complete the story.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

To all the people who are curious about creating stories through paper.

Requirements and materials

No prior knowledge is required, but patience and manual dexterity are required.

Of materials, you will need cutting tools, a printer, cardboard, double-sided tape, cardboard and binding cloth.


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Silvia Hijano Coullaut

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Editorial Designer

Libracos es una empresa de diseño y producción editorial, fundada por Silvia Hijano Coullaut, que lleva desde 2008 convirtiendo en realidad las ideas de muchos. Su trabajo es totalmente artesanal, lo que hace que el taller se convierta en una especie de puente entre pasado y presente, ya que realizan piezas con técnicas de siglos de antigüedad combinadas con las más modernas para conseguir todo tipo de acabados y volúmenes.

Han trabajado para agencias de publicidad, productoras de cine, alumnos de diseño, entre otros, además de hacer productos propios en los que vuelcan toda su creatividad.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    From flat ideas to ideas in dimension

    • Explore: Designing a Children's Book in Dimension
    • Invent: shape your ideas 1
    • Invent: shape your ideas 2
    • Decide: the final structure in dimension
    • Build: technical preparation 1
    • Build: technical preparation 2
    • Final model and digitization
  • U3

    Production: The fish that wanted to be a singer

    • Page 1: Seabed
    • Bottom of the sea: accessories
    • Page 2: Fair
    • Fair: accessories
    • Page 3: House of music 1
    • Page 3: House of music 2
    • House of music: accessories
    • Page 4: Grand Theater
    • Great theater: accessories
    • Return to the sea: structure and elements
  • U4

    Finishes

    • Assembly
    • Binding 1
    • Binding 2
  • FP

    Final project

    • Creación de libros pop-up infantiles

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Creating Children's Pop-up Books. Craft course by Silvia Hijano Coullaut

Creating Children's Pop-up Books

A course by Silvia Hijano Coullaut
Editorial Designer. Madrid, Spain.
Joined September 2019
  • 100% positive reviews (59)
  • 4,901 students