Calendar 2013 Town Calendar is an innovative paper craft calendar design that seamlessly combines functionality with interactive creativity, conceived by Japanese designer Katsumi Tamura with designer Takahiro Sugawara. This sophisticated design, which earned the prestigious Platinum A' Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design category, represents a revolutionary approach to traditional calendar formats by transforming the conventional time-keeping tool into an engaging, three-dimensional art piece. The design consists of precisely engineered paper components measuring 210mm x 297mm that users can assemble into various building forms, creating a miniature townscape that grows and evolves throughout the year. As months progress, new architectural elements can be added to the composition, allowing users to construct and curate their personal urban landscape. This interactive approach to calendar design exemplifies the philosophy that quality design has the power to modify space and transform user experience, incorporating elements of surprise and lightness while maintaining practical functionality. The project, launched in July 2012, demonstrates exceptional technical excellence in paper engineering, visual communication, and user engagement, while embodying the principles of Life with Design - a concept that emphasizes the enhancement of everyday experiences through thoughtful design integration. The calendar's unique ability to serve both as a practical timekeeper and an evolving architectural art piece represents a significant innovation in calendar design, offering users an unprecedented level of creative involvement in what is traditionally a passive object.
calendar design, paper craft, interactive design, architectural elements, urban landscape, three-dimensional art
CITATION : "Adam Dawson. 'Calendar 2013 “Town” Calendar.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=450349 (Accessed on July 17, 2025)"
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