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MIT Origami Design Contest

The MIT Origami Design Contest is an annual challenge that invites participants worldwide to create innovative folded paper models. It encourages designers to develop original origami structures that showcase creativity, technical skill, and artistic expression. The contest has various categories, such as complex art pieces or practical engineering-inspired designs, and often includes a student division. Winners receive recognition and opportunities to showcase their work, helping advance the science and art of origami. The contest promotes innovation in folding techniques and highlights origami's applications beyond art, including engineering, medicine, and technology.