The ancient art of origami paper folding is a precise and delicate art form. The word “origami” literally means “paper folding.” In the art of origami the artist would create a single animal or shape from a sheet of paper using precise folds and creases. In origami logos you can see what a good designer can do with just the suggestion of a piece of paper. In logo design it has become a trend to use not only a replica of origami pieces but also the suggestion of origami in letterforms and abstract images.
Origami can represent precision, delicacy, imagination and attention to detail whilst also suggesting shapes, objects, animals and letters. In this regard, the ancient art of paper folding has become such a versatile tool that it can be used in many ways in many logos. Origami logos can be broken down into three groups, animals and people, letterforms and abstract shapes.
Origami Animal and People Logos
Letter Forms
Abstract forms and Non Animal shapes
Conclusion
Paper art has moved from the physical realms to the computer screen. Can you make precise folds, creases and shapes on screen? Maybe these clean crisp logos will give you some inspiration. If you need an origami logo consider hiring a freelance logo designer or follow the steps in this origami logo design tutorial.