Calendar 2018 Windmill Calendar

Calendar 2018 Windmill Calendar

Calendar 2018 Windmill Calendar is an innovative three-dimensional papercraft calendar that transforms the traditional concept of time-keeping into an interactive sculptural piece. Designed by Japanese creative team led by Art Director Katsumi Tamura, with Designer Takahiro Sugawara and Copywriter Toshiyuki Nagamatsu, this sophisticated design seamlessly merges functionality with aesthetic appeal through its distinctive windmill motif. The calendar features a unique construction that allows users to assemble the pieces following provided guidelines, with rotating blades that require replacement every four months, creating an engaging user experience that extends beyond mere timekeeping. Crafted using premium pure white cardboard and advanced Japanese printing technologies, the design demonstrates exceptional attention to detail in its manufacturing process, with carefully minimized fastening points to maintain design excellence. Standing at 195mm in height, 145mm in width, and 82mm in depth, the calendar serves as both a practical timepiece and an architectural element that enriches interior spaces. The design philosophy behind this piece emphasizes the power of quality design to transform spaces and user experiences, incorporating elements of surprise and lightness while maintaining practical functionality. This remarkable achievement in visual communication and product design was recognized with a Golden A' Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design category, acknowledging its innovative approach to calendar design and its ability to transcend traditional boundaries between functional objects and decorative arts.

papercraft calendar, interactive design, windmill motif, Japanese design, three-dimensional calendar, rotating mechanism

— Adam Dawson