Calendar 2014 Town Calendar is an innovative paper craft calendar design that seamlessly combines functionality with interactive architectural elements, created by Japanese designer Katsumi Tamura in collaboration with designer Takahiro Sugawara and copywriter Toshiyuki Nagamatsu. This sophisticated design concept transforms the traditional wall calendar into an engaging three-dimensional art piece, allowing users to assemble various building components into a personalized miniature townscape. Measuring 210mm in height and 297mm in width, the calendar employs high-quality paper engineering to create modular architectural elements that can be freely configured, making each installation unique to its user. The design philosophy centers on the concept of Life with Design, emphasizing the power of quality design to modify space and transform user experience through its tactile and visual elements. Launched in July 2013 for the 2014 calendar year, this design exemplifies the intersection of practical timekeeping and interactive spatial art, offering users the opportunity to create evolving cityscapes throughout the year. The project received significant recognition in the design community, earning the prestigious Platinum A' Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design category, acknowledging its exceptional contribution to innovative calendar design and its ability to transcend traditional boundaries between functional objects and decorative art. The design's universal appeal lies in its ability to resonate across different ages, genders, and cultural boundaries, while its architectural motif creates an engaging visual narrative that enriches interior spaces through its presence.
paper craft calendar, architectural design, interactive calendar, three-dimensional calendar, modular design, decorative timekeeper
CITATION : "Adam Dawson. 'Calendar 2014 “Town” Calendar.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=449803 (Accessed on July 17, 2025)"
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