Paper-Mache Design: Explore Light and Color
A course by Marco Zavagno , Designer
Learn to transform your ideas into 3D shapes by experimenting with paper-mache, light, and color
Learn to transform your ideas into 3D shapes by experimenting with paper-mache, light, and color
The beauty of being a designer is the ability to transform ideas into shapes and objects that meet the user's needs, whether functional or aesthetic. Finding the right solutions for your projects, however, often requires thinking outside the box and experimenting with different materials, textures, and light. This is the specialty of Marco Zavagno, designer and cofounder of Zaven studio, who has worked with clients like Nike, TIM, and the Venice Biennial. In this online course, Marco teaches you the art of paper-mache design to create colorful, one-of-a-kind 3D objects.
Learn to build small-scale experimental decor using only pulpboard and paper-mache. Start with a sketch and translate your concept into these simple materials before painting the outside to see how light interacts with its shapes and color, allowing you to produce the desired effect. Discover an alternative approach to design alongside Marco and create prototypes or mock-ups with his simple, effective method.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 15 downloads
- 85% positive reviews (40)
- 2,140 students
- 15 lessons (1h 53m)
- 15 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian
- Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design and build a small pulpboard structure covered with paper-mache to mount on a wall.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to learn how to build simple 3D objects while experimenting with materials like pulpboard and paper-mache.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required for this course. In terms of materials, you need wastepaper, 1 kg of vinyl glue, an immersion blender, 2 sheets of pulpboard, a utility knife, a drill, brushes, white paint and another color of your choice (water-based), and other supplies your teacher will specify during the course.
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A course by Marco Zavagno
Marco Zavagno is a designer who lives and works in Venice. He studied product design at the I.U.A.V. in Venice and spent the first two years of his career at Fabrica, an experimental communications research center belonging to the Benetton Group. He then worked at the Lagranja studio in Barcelona, focusing on interior and product design.
From there, he moved on to found the design studio Zaven with his colleague Enrica Cavarzan, where they've had the opportunity to collaborate with clients Nike, TIM, and the Venice Biennial. He has also devoted much of his time to sharing his knowledge with others in schools and universities, such as the NABA in Milan and the I.U.A.V., as well as in workshops and conferences across the globe.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Experiments With Shapes and Materials
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Paper and Papier-Mâché
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Tools and Materials
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Playing With Lights and Volumes 1
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Playing With Lights and Volumes 2
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Experiment With Papier-Mâché
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Color and Space
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U3
Building the Structure
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From Shape to Structure
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Preparation of the Framework 1
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Preparation of the Framework 2
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Drawing up the Papier-Mâché
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Finish and Color
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U4
Final Touches and Tips
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Hang the Structure
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Shape and Color Alternatives
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FP
Final project
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Paper-Mache Design: Explore Light and Color
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leosmarissa
Buen curso.
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ninanina
Por poco me duermo en el curso.
Es un buen diseñador, pero me decepcionó el curso.
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luz_shay
O curso contempla aspectos de design, mas não traz informações muito práticas. Por exemplo, eu tinha expectativas de saber mais sobre durabilidade e resistência da prateleira (de objetos de mache, no geral), mas essas são informações que o curso não traz. Nesse sentido, não era muito o que eu estava esperando. Em contrapartida é um curso bonito, as referências são ricas, e o processo de produção do objeto (cortar, colar, pintar) é bem detalhado.
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ella_naj89
He is a talented artist, but his course is very basic, almost aimed at children! It didn't bring me anything useful! On YouTube, there are much better resources with a lot more details, and they are free.
anahmorais
simples e com as noções básicas essenciais para quem está a começar.
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