Professional Origami & Paper Artist in London
[well, Brighton now actually, but close enough!]
Papershake work with creative agencies in the UK and worldwide, creating original origami for advertising, events and PR, as well as hosting 5-star online origami workshops and experiences
Professional Origami & Paper Artist in London
[well, Brighton now actually, but close enough!]
Papershake work with creative agencies in the UK and worldwide, creating original origami for advertising, events and PR, as well as hosting 5-star online origami workshops and experiences
Professional Origami & Paper Artist in London
[well, Brighton now actually, but close enough!]
Papershake work with creative agencies in the UK and worldwide, creating original origami for advertising, events and PR, as well as hosting 5-star online origami workshops and experiences
WELCOME TO PAPERSHAKE ORIGAMI
WELCOME TO PAPERSHAKE ORIGAMI
Origami & Paper Artist working with creative agencies in the UK and Internationally
Origami & Paper Artist working with creative agencies in the UK and Internationally
With over 15 years of full time experience working with creative agencies, Origami and Paper Artist Michael Trew is passionate about bringing his own unique style to your next campaign.
With over 15 years of full time experience working with creative agencies, Origami and Paper Artist Michael Trew is passionate about bringing his own unique style to your next campaign.
With over 15 years of full time experience working with creative agencies, Origami and Paper Artist Michael Trew is passionate about bringing his own unique style to your next campaign.
With over 15 years of full time experience working with creative agencies, Origami and Paper Artist Michael Trew is passionate about bringing his own unique style to your next campaign.
Whether it's a one-off project for an editorial photoshoot, a large-scale production for a direct mail campaign, or a creative and challenging visual merchandising project, Michael has experienced it all and is always happy to talk about your next project!
Whether it's a one-off project for an editorial photoshoot, a large-scale production for a direct mail campaign, or a creative and challenging visual merchandising project, Michael has experienced it all and is always happy to talk about your next project!
Whether it's a one-off project for an editorial photoshoot, a large-scale production for a direct mail campaign, or a creative and challenging visual merchandising project, Michael has experienced it all and is always happy to talk about your next project!
Whether it's a one-off project for an editorial photoshoot, a large-scale production for a direct mail campaign, or a creative and challenging visual merchandising project, Michael has experienced it all and is always happy to talk about your next project!
Michael also hosts online origami experiences and workshops, teaching teams from 2 to 2,000 in all timezones, with clients including Google, eBay, Paypal etc.
Michael also hosts online origami experiences and workshops, teaching teams from 2 to 2,000 in all timezones
Michael also hosts online origami experiences and workshops, teaching teams from 2 to 2,000 in all timezones
Michael also hosts online origami experiences and workshops, teaching teams from 2 to 2,000 in all timezones
15+ years experience working with creative agencies
15+ years experience working with creative agencies
Origami commissions for events, editorial, VM & advertising
Origami commissions for events, editorial, VM & advertising
Creative & Engaging Online Workshops for global brands
Creative & Engaging Online Workshops for global brands
15+ years experience working with creative agencies
Original designs for editorial, VM, PR, Stop Frame - you name it we've done it!
Creative Online Workshops for global teams
15+ years experience working with creative agencies
Original designs for editorial, VM, PR, Stop Frame - you name it we've done it!
Creative Online Workshops for global teams
WORKING WITH PAPERSHAKE
WORKING WITH PAPERSHAKE
Bespoke and creative origami commissions
Bespoke and creative origami commissions
Creating origami and paper sculpture to comission can be a real challenge, especially with the tight deadlines and other practical challenges the industry often presents!
Creating origami and paper sculpture to comission can be a real challenge, especially with the tight deadlines and other practical challenges the industry often presents!
Creating origami and paper sculpture to comission can be a real challenge, especially with the tight deadlines and other practical challenges the industry often presents!
Creating origami and paper sculpture to comission can be a real challenge, especially with the tight deadlines and other practical challenges the industry often presents!
But Michael enjoys the opportunity to rise to the challenge, and has worked along side top brands and creative agencies to see their ideas come to live.
As well as smaller one-off projects for photography etc, Michael has built up a network of reliable and trustworthy paper artists and makers, so can up scale for those larger projects that need many hands to get done on deadline
But Michael enjoys the opportunity to rise to the challenge, and has worked along side top brands and creative agencies to see their ideas come to live.
But Michael enjoys the opportunity to rise to the challenge, and has worked along side top brands and creative agencies to see their ideas come to live.
As well as smaller one-off projects for photography etc, Michael has built up a network of reliable and trustworthy paper artists and makers, so can up scale for those larger projects that need many hands to get done on deadline
But Michael enjoys the opportunity to rise to the challenge, and has worked along side top brands and creative agencies to see their ideas come to live.
As well as smaller one-off projects for photography etc, Michael has built up a network of reliable and trustworthy paper artists and makers, so can up scale for those larger projects that need many hands to get done on deadline
As well as smaller one-off projects for photography etc, Michael has built up a network of reliable and trustworthy paper artists and makers, so can up scale for those larger projects that need many hands to get done on deadline
Take a look through the Papershake Portfolio to see more of Michael's commissioned works
Take a look through the Papershake Portfolio to see more of Michael's commissioned works
Take a look through the Papershake Portfolio to see more of Michael's commissioned works
Take a look through the Papershake Portfolio to see more of Michael's commissioned works
15+ years experience working with creative agencies
Original designs for editorial, VM, PR, Stop Frame - you name it we've done it!
Creative Online Workshops for global teams
15+ years experience working with creative agencies
Original designs for editorial, VM, PR, Stop Frame - you name it we've done it!
Creative Online Workshops for global teams
FEATURED PROJECTS
Some of Papershake's proudest moments
Some of Papershake's proudest moments
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
Origami roses, lotus flowers, and lilies for Darphin Paris instore visual merchandising
These Origami flowers were created for installation at the Ruuby store off London’s Oxford Street where a number of Esteé Lauder Company brands are showcased.
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
Origami roses, lotus flowers, and lilies for Darphin Paris instore visual merchandising
These Origami flowers were created for installation at the Ruuby store off London’s Oxford Street where a number of Esteé Lauder Company brands are showcased.
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
Origami roses, lotus flowers, and lilies for Darphin Paris instore visual merchandising
These Origami flowers were created for installation at the Ruuby store off London’s Oxford Street where a number of Esteé Lauder Company brands are showcased.
DIRECT MAIL
Head and Shoulders 3 Action Formula bespoke origami press release
We were commissioned by Ketchum PR to design and produce these bespoke Origami press releases for the launch of Head and Shoulders’ latest offering – the 3 Action formula.
DIRECT MAIL
Head and Shoulders 3 Action Formula bespoke origami press release
We were commissioned by Ketchum PR to design and produce these bespoke Origami press releases for the launch of Head and Shoulders’ latest offering – the 3 Action formula.
DIRECT MAIL
Head and Shoulders 3 Action Formula bespoke origami press release
We were commissioned by Ketchum PR to design and produce these bespoke Origami press releases for the launch of Head and Shoulders’ latest offering – the 3 Action formula.
ADVERTISING
Origami dinosaurs with Luno cryptocurrency trading platform
As part of their “Currency isn’t Forever” campaign, we designed and folded the unique origami Dinosaurs from “soon-to-be-extinct” notes including the Euro, Dollar and South African Rand.
ADVERTISING
Origami dinosaurs with Luno cryptocurrency trading platform
As part of their “Currency isn’t Forever” campaign, we designed and folded the unique origami Dinosaurs from “soon-to-be-extinct” notes including the Euro, Dollar and South African Rand.
ADVERTISING
Origami dinosaurs with Luno cryptocurrency trading platform
As part of their “Currency isn’t Forever” campaign, we designed and folded the unique origami Dinosaurs from “soon-to-be-extinct” notes including the Euro, Dollar and South African Rand.
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
Origami roses, lotus flowers, and lilies for Darphin Paris instore visual merchandising
These Origami flowers were created for installation at the Ruuby store off London’s Oxford Street where a number of Esteé Lauder Company brands are showcased.
DIRECT MAIL
Head and Shoulders 3 Action Formula bespoke origami press release
We were commissioned by Ketchum PR to design and produce these bespoke Origami press releases for the launch of Head and Shoulders’ latest offering – the 3 Action formula.
ADVERTISING
Origami dinosaurs with Luno cryptocurrency trading platform
As part of their “Currency isn’t Forever” campaign, we designed and folded the unique origami Dinosaurs from “soon-to-be-extinct” notes including the Euro, Dollar and South African Rand.
Low poly origami style 9ft high replica of UK’s oldest amateur footballer with Stannah Stairlifts
Stannah Stairlifts commissioned us to create this huge replica of Dickie Borthwick, the self-acclaimed oldest amateur footballer in the UK, to celebrate older age with its freedom to uniquely express one’s truest self.
CORPORATE ONLINE ORIGAMI EXPERIENCES
Engaging, Fun and Creative Online Origami Experiences
Engaging, Fun and Creative Online Origami Experiences
Engaging, Fun and Creative Online Origami Experiences
The corporate world is now online, and with endless online meetings, it's easy to lose touch with the simplicity of hands-on creativity.
Since 2020, I've hosted online events for 2 to 2,000 people, sharing the magic of origami with executives, design geeks, company interns as well as small teams across the UK and worldwide - in a world that's increasingly digital there's a lot of value in getting hands-on and creating something physical yourself.
I love working with teams, creating a fun and engaging environment and hopefully giving teams a bit of a break and an opportunity to laugh, bond, and be creative together.
I take pride in my professional setup with 2+ cameras and would love to talk more about your next team meeting/event!
We've had years of experience in teaching Origami, but were excited to take the workshops online in 2020 and we've not looked back since!
There is nothing like getting a team together online from all around the world and getting creative together. In a world that's increasingly digital, there
We've had years of experience in teaching Origami, but were excited to take the workshops online in 2020 and we've not looked back since!
There is nothing like getting a team together online from all around the world and getting creative together. In a world that's increasingly digital, there
Reliable Service
Reliable Service
I want to do this right!
That means efficient and friendly communication, reliable time keeping and punctuality and being ready to bring my best to your event!
No experience needed!
No experience needed!
Worried you're "not the creative type"? Not a problem!
Origami seems to appeal to so many types of people and I focus my workshops on beginners every time
Simple to organise
Simple to organise
You can order our kits if you like, but I'm really proud that in reality a few sheets of (recycled?) printer paper are all you need to get started - faff free and easy to organise!
Pro tech setup
Pro tech setup
Ok, so I'm a geek!
I love tweaking my setup with professional DSLR cameras, lenses, microphones and software. All to make the workshops more 🔥
IN PERSON AND HYBRID EVENTS
Also available for live & hybrid events!
Not just the 'same old'
Origami is all about magic and I'm always keen to bring that element to corporate events by coming up with new and creative ways to use origami and paper sculpture to tell my clients' stories.
The magic of Origami Live
I’ve performed at trade shows, conferences, symposiums and corporate events across the world and it’s magic! Whether it's teaching or just folding live, people love to see something created before their very eyes!
Go big or go home!
An "Origami Stand" at an event is great, but a full-size installation is another matter! Check out the Papershake Portfolio for some large-scale origami projects I've had the pleasure to be involved in.
Not just the 'same old'
Origami is all about magic and I'm always keen to bring that element to corporate events by coming up with new and creative ways to use origami and paper sculpture to tell my clients' stories.
The magic of Origami Live
I’ve performed at trade shows, conferences, symposiums and corporate events across the world and it’s magic! Whether it's teaching or just folding live, people love to see something created before their very eyes!
Go big or go home!
An "Origami Stand" at an event is great, but a full-size installation is another matter! Check out the Papershake Portfolio for some large-scale origami projects I've had the pleasure to be involved in.
KIND WORDS FROM HAPPY CLIENTS
What are people saying?
What are people saying?
What are people saying?
Papershake started when I was just 16, with some early projects for Mizuho Bank, Scandia and Amex and it's amazing where it has taken me, and who it has allowed me to meet!
Papershake started when I was just 16, with some early projects for Mizuho Bank, Scandia and Amex and it's amazing where it has taken me, and who it has allowed me to meet!
Papershake started when I was just 16, with some early projects for Mizuho Bank, Scandia and Amex and it's amazing where it has taken me, and who it has allowed me to meet!
I love working with creative agencies and interesting people, and it's also a real pleasure to receive such warm and positive feedback from so many of my clients
I love working with creative agencies and interesting people, and it's also a real pleasure to receive such warm and positive feedback from so many of my clients
I love working with creative agencies and interesting people, and it's also a real pleasure to receive such warm and positive feedback from so many of my clients
Take a look though some kind words on my Google/Trust Pilot pages.
Take a look though some kind words on my Google/Trust Pilot pages.
Take a look though some kind words on my Google/Trust Pilot pages.
Account Manager
From London PR Firm
"The origami for our shoot looked amazing, thank you for making the whole process so seamless for us!"
D.R.
Creative Director
"Michael is one of the foremost paper artists in the UK and consistently delivers to a very high standard. I couldn't reccomend him enough"
D.R
D.R
D.R
Creative Director in London
Creative Director in London
Creative Director in London
"Michael is one of the foremost paper artists in the UK and consistently delivers to a very high standard. I couldn't reccomend him enough"
"Michael is one of the foremost paper artists in the UK and consistently delivers to a very high standard. I couldn't reccomend him enough"
"Michael is one of the foremost paper artists in the UK and consistently delivers to a very high standard. I couldn't reccomend him enough"
Account Manager
Account Manager
From London PR Firm
From London PR Firm
"The origami for our shoot looked amazing, thank you for making the whole process so seamless for us!"
"The origami for our shoot looked amazing, thank you for making the whole process so seamless for us!"
ABOUT ORIGAMI ARTIST MICHAEL TREW
"So how did you get into this!??"
"So how did you get into this!??"
"So how did you get into this!??"
Whether I am on set at a film or stills shoot, leading a workshop online, or performing at a corporate event, this is the question you can guarantee I will get a least a few times!
Whether I am on set at a film or stills shoot, leading a workshop online, or performing at a corporate event, this is the question you can guarantee I will get a least a few times!
Whether I am on set at a film or stills shoot, leading a workshop online, or performing at a corporate event, this is the question you can guarantee I will get a least a few times!
"Origami Artist" did not come up as a viable career option when I was finishing up at secondary school, and it's been a very interesting journey, but I feel genuinely fortunate to have found my way into this work.
"Origami Artist" did not come up as a viable career option when I was finishing up at secondary school, and it's been a very interesting journey, but I feel genuinely fortunate to have found my way into this work.
"Origami Artist" did not come up as a viable career option when I was finishing up at secondary school, and it's been a very interesting journey, but I feel genuinely fortunate to have found my way into this work.
I was given an origami book as a child, learned the basics with my mum, joined the British Origami Society (yep!) at 6 and took on my first commission at just 16. The hobby became a profession which I now take very seriously, and I am happy to have worked full time in origami & paper sculpture since 2012!
I was given an origami book as a child, learned the basics with my mum, joined the British Origami Society .then joinign the Britihs Origami Society (yes, it's a thing!) when I was about 6. The hobby became a profession which I now take very seriously, and happy to have been full time in origami and paper art since 2012!
I was given an origami book as a child, learned the basics with my mum, joined the British Origami Society .then joinign the Britihs Origami Society (yes, it's a thing!) when I was about 6. The hobby became a profession which I now take very seriously, and happy to have been full time in origami and paper art since 2012!
I also have my own fledgling fine art practice and have exhibited across the UK at various exhibitions. Explore more of this work on my instagram @michaeljtrew
I also have my own fledgling fine art practice and have exhibited across the UK at various exhibitions. Explore more of this work on my instagram @michaeljtrew
I also have my own fledgling fine art practice and have exhibited across the UK at various exhibitions. Explore more of this work on my instagram @michaeljtrew
NEWS & BLOG
Take a look through some recent articles
Origami and Advertising
Origami for Santanter Online with Ant and Dec
It's always a bit of a suprise to see your work in an unexpected place - these image of Ant and Dec with an Origami Bird I folded from some household bills ended up...
Origami and Advertising
Origami for Santanter Online with Ant and Dec
It's always a bit of a suprise to see your work in an unexpected place - these image of Ant and Dec with an Origami Bird I folded from some household bills ended up...
Online Origami Workshops
A4-igami Micro Series for Linked in
I've wanted to do this for ages - get a bunch of videos online for both my marketing and and also so that people can learn some simple models from standard good old A4 paper (or Letter in the US!).
Origami for Live Events
Origami Elephants for Bupa "Make the Elephant Run" Event
I was invited to be part of Bupa's campaign, "Make the Elephant Run", a four-week-long digital event to celebrate Bupa’s achievements at the midway point of their 3x6 company strategy, & to energise all employees to keep going.
Online Origami Workshops
Some reflections of my Commercial Work vs my Fine Art Work
Online Origami Workshops
Some reflections of my Commercial Work vs my Fine Art Work
Smart thermostats aren’t just a fancier way to control your home’s temperature. Contemporary smart thermostats allow.
Explorations in Origami Design
Explorations in Origami Design – Origami Terrier Design Process (Inspired by Hideo Komatsu's Pig)
Explorations in Origami Design
Explorations in Origami Design – Origami Terrier Design Process (Inspired by Hideo Komatsu's Pig)
Smart thermostats aren’t just a fancier way to control your home’s temperature. Contemporary smart thermostats allow.
Online Origami Workshops
Some reflections of my Commercial Work vs my Fine Art Work
Online Origami Workshops
Some reflections of my Commercial Work vs my Fine Art Work
Smart thermostats aren’t just a fancier way to control your home’s temperature. Contemporary smart thermostats allow.
Online Origami Workshops
Some reflections of my Commercial Work vs my Fine Art Work
Most of my commercial work stems from a need, a brief or a problem that needs to be solved; a client has an event which needs X kind of workshop, or there is a shop window that needs to be decorated with paper to tell Y story.
Online Origami Workshops
Some reflections of my Commercial Work vs my Fine Art Work
Smart thermostats aren’t just a fancier way to control your home’s temperature. Contemporary smart thermostats allow.
Explorations in Origami Design
Explorations in Origami Design – Origami Terrier Design Process (Inspired by Hideo Komatsu's Pig)
As part of my daily work life during Lockdown I am trying to regularly fold a new model from one of my favourite designers – I will write another post on this, but I find that simply making a model from diagrams (not YouTube!) is one the most calming things I can do for my own mental wellbeing.
Explorations in Origami Design
Explorations in Origami Design – Origami Terrier Design Process (Inspired by Hideo Komatsu's Pig)
Smart thermostats aren’t just a fancier way to control your home’s temperature. Contemporary smart thermostats allow.
Online Origami Workshops
Horror-gami! Spooky Virtual Halloween Origami Workshops!
It’s that time of year again when everything suddenly begins to take on a purply-green hue and things get a little more spoookkkyy! (cue scary music!), so here’s introducing our Halloween Origami Workshops – Horror-gami!
Online Origami Workshops
Horror-gami! Spooky Virtual Halloween Origami Workshops!
Smart thermostats aren’t just a fancier way to control your home’s temperature. Contemporary smart thermostats allow.
Online Origami Workshops
Some reflections of my Commercial Work vs my Fine Art Work
Most of my commercial work stems from a need, a brief or a problem that needs to be solved; a client has an event which needs X kind of workshop, or there is a shop window that needs to be decorated with paper to tell Y story.
Online Origami Workshops
Some reflections of my Commercial Work vs my Fine Art Work
Most of my commercial work stems from a need, a brief or a problem that needs to be solved; a client has an event which needs X kind of workshop, or there is a shop window that needs to be decorated with paper to tell Y story.
Explorations in Origami Design
Explorations in Origami Design – Origami Terrier Design Process (Inspired by Hideo Komatsu's Pig)
As part of my daily work life during Lockdown I am trying to regularly fold a new model from one of my favourite designers – I will write another post on this, but I find that simply making a model from diagrams (not YouTube!) is one the most calming things I can do for my own mental wellbeing.
Explorations in Origami Design
Explorations in Origami Design – Origami Terrier Design Process (Inspired by Hideo Komatsu's Pig)
As part of my daily work life during Lockdown I am trying to regularly fold a new model from one of my favourite designers – I will write another post on this, but I find that simply making a model from diagrams (not YouTube!) is one the most calming things I can do for my own mental wellbeing.
Online Origami Workshops
Horror-gami! Spooky Virtual Halloween Origami Workshops!
It’s that time of year again when everything suddenly begins to take on a purply-green hue and things get a little more spoookkkyy! (cue scary music!), so here’s introducing our Halloween Origami Workshops – Horror-gami!
Online Origami Workshops
Horror-gami! Spooky Virtual Halloween Origami Workshops!
It’s that time of year again when everything suddenly begins to take on a purply-green hue and things get a little more spoookkkyy! (cue scary music!), so here’s introducing our Halloween Origami Workshops – Horror-gami!
5 STAR RATED ONLINE EXPERIENCES WITH PAPERSHAKE ORIGAMI
5 STAR RATED ONLINE EXPERIENCES WITH PAPERSHAKE ORIGAMI
150+ Online Events hosted in all every time zones since 2020
150+ Online Events hosted in all every time zones since 2020
With the 2 camera set up, it was so easy to follow!
With the 2 camera set up, it was so easy to follow!
"My team at Google organised an hour of Origami with Michael and we thorughly enjoyed it! Definitely a recommendation !"
"My team at Google organised an hour of Origami with Michael and we thorughly enjoyed it! Definitely a recommendation !"
Found something here that intrigues you?
Found something here that intrigues you?
I'm always keen to discuss new projects, so whether it's an online event, a new physical campaign or even a charitable project, drop me a line and I'd love to talk more!
I'm always keen to discuss new projects, so whether it's an online event, a new physical campaign or even a charitable project, drop me a line and I'd love to talk more!
"Papershake work with creative agencies in the UK and worldwide, creating original origami for advertising, events and PR as well as hosting 5 star online origami workshops and experiences"
Michael Trew
Papershake Origami
INFO
Papershake Limited
Studio 3
Yoyo Yard
36 Cheltenham Place
Brighton
BN1 4AB
07715 640 251
© 2024 All Right Reserved by Papershake
"Papershake work with creative agencies in the UK and worldwide, creating original origami for advertising, events and PR as well as hosting 5 star online origami workshops and experiences"
Michael Trew
Papershake Origami
Papershake Limited
Studio 3
Yoyo Yard
36 Cheltenham Place
Brighton
BN1 4AB
07715 640 251
© 2024 All Right Reserved by Papershake
Papershake Limited
Studio 3
Yoyo Yard
36 Cheltenham Place
Brighton
BN1 4AB
07715 640 251
© 2024 All Right Reserved by Papershake
"Papershake work with creative agencies in the UK and worldwide, creating original origami for advertising, events and PR as well as hosting 5-star online origami workshops and experiences"
INFO
Papershake Limited
Studio 3
Yoyo Yard
36 Cheltenham Place
Brighton
BN1 4AB
07715 640 251
© 2024 All Right Reserved by Papershake