Coco Sato
Origamist and Contemporary Artist
Education
- BA, Fine Art, Central Saint Martins
Professional Achievements
- Awarded the Leverhulme Trust Research Grant for work with Thomas Montenegro-Johnson, Professor of Applied Mathematics, Birmingham & Warwick Universities (2020–2026)
- Exhibited internationally, including at Westminster Abbey, London
- Designed public engagement events for the Victoria & Albert Museum, London
- Created original artworks and experiential events for global brands including Lexus, Victorinox, Barilla, Georg Jensen, and Bodyform
Certifications & Organizations
- Award Judge for Koestler Arts, an arts education charity in the UK
- Collaborated with experts across STEM sectors, including mathematicians and engineers
- Developed signature works such as Roborigami, Electro Origami, Zenogami, and Portagami
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Co-authored Articles (17)
How to
Make a Paper Airplane
Up, up, and away! Paper airplanes are a fun, easy way to pass the time—but how exactly do you turn a basic piece of paper into a jet-setting masterpiece? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a handy, ...
How to
Fold a Paper Box
A folded paper origami box, also called a masu box, is beautiful in its functional simplicity. All you need is a piece of square paper. The finished box makes a great hiding place for small treasures. With a pair of boxe...
How to
Make a Paper Football
You might not be able to play football in the office or classroom, but you can probably get away with tossing around a paper football—its unique triangular alternative. And you can make a paper football right from your...
How to
Fold a Paper Into Thirds
Folding a piece of paper in half? Piece of cake. Folding it into quarters? Barely an issue. Dividing a piece of paper into perfect, crisp thirds? This can actually be a bit of a challenge as anyone who has ever folded an...
How to
Flatten Crumpled Paper
Have a piece of paper you wish you hadn't sat on, wadded up, folded by mistake, or even turned into a paper airplane? It will usually look presentable and usable after wetting it slightly with distilled water, then press...
How to
Fold Money Into a Flower
Whether you are looking for a way to amuse yourself or a creative way to gift money, knowing how to fold money into flowers is a nice skill to have. You can display the finished flowers in vases or bouquets, or you can a...
How to
Make a Sword out of Paper
The bugle has been sounded––it's time for battle. You don't have a real sword, but don't let that stop you. It's paper to the rescue! If you want to try a fancy method, you can fold an origami sword. For a quick and ...
How to
Fold a Dollar Bill to Make a Finger Ring
Looking for a way to impress people with your money? Try folding a dollar bill into a fashionable ring. This ring has the number 1 faced out as the "gem," and if it's folded correctly it won't come apart. You can also cr...
How to
Assemble a Senbazuru
The senbazuru comes from an ancient Japanese legend that says a wish will be granted to anyone who folds 1000 paper cranes. Today, in addition to adorning shrines, senbazuru are gifted at weddings, births, or other celeb...
How to
Make a Dollar Bill Rose
When it's gift-giving time for younger relatives, you may not know what to give them, and money is always appreciated! While you can certainly stick a dollar bill or a check in a card, a more fun way to give money to eit...
How to Make Kunai Knives Out of Paper: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to craft a Naruto-style kunai out of paper Kunai are believed to be derived from a type of gardening tool, but now are famously known as the preferred knives of ninjas made popular in Japanese Animes and Mangas...
How to
Make an Origami Banger
An origami banger, sometimes also known as an origami popper, is a fun paper project that makes a loud popping noise when you flick your wrist. Making an origami banger is a very simple origami project that you can use s...
How to
Fold Paper Airplanes
Making paper airplanes is a simple and quick way to have some creative fun. You can fold different paper airplanes for flying far, or staying in the air longer, or for flying fast. Just grab a piece of 8 ½ in (21.5 cm) ...
How to
Make a Kimono Girl Origami
This article explains how to make a kimono origami. This delightful origami figure can be used for key chains or bookmarks.
How to
Fold an Origami Peacock
The peacock is a beautiful, feathery bird that looks elegant and regal—and its origami counterpart is much the same. Folding an origami peacock might take a bit of practice, but it’s a great project if you’re just ...
2 Easy Ways to Make an Origami Book
Step-by-step instructions to craft a DIY origami bookletOrigami is a fun way to fold paper into all sorts of things. You can even make your own origami book, which you'll be able to use as a small notebook or sketchpad. ...
How to
Make an Origami Spaceship
Origami is a fun way to make art just by folding paper. If you want a cool paper spaceship, you can make one at home as long as you have some folding skills. While a spaceship can be a little complex to make, you'll have...
