The Paper Engineer

A paper engineer is an artist and designer who creates intricate models and mechanisms from paper, often for pop-up books, greeting cards, or promotional displays. They skillfully cut, folding, and assembly paper components to produce three-dimensional, dynamic structures that can open, move, or transform. Their work combines elements of architecture, engineering, and art to craft visually engaging and functional paper objects. Paper engineers require precision, creativity, and an understanding of how paper behaves to bring complex designs to life within the constraints of a flat sheet.