Origami Adventures for iPhone app review: become an Origami pro

Introduction

If you've taken a look at Origami before then you know exactly how beautiful and intricate it appears. Well how would you like to be able to create your own beautiful pieces that you can share with family and friends? The Origami Adventures for iPhone app walks you through a number of origami projects giving you step-by-step instructions that are simple to follow. You’ll end up surprising yourself with just how capable you are!

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A Guided Approach

There is no reason that you can't be making beautiful Origami creations of your own. Don't let a little thing like experience and knowledge stand in your way when you can download this app and start mastering all kinds of models.

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Origami is of course the art of folding paper to make lovely and unique models. You will get step by step instructions on a variety of models, but not in the way you might think. It won't be text instructions or images; instead, you will follow animated instructions. This actually makes the process a whole lot easier to understand and follow as text instructions just don’t give you enough information.

The library of models you can create is quite vast with some of the models being a lot more intricate than others. Create things such as a party hat, a jumping frog, kids’ clothes, and even a flapping bird.

Using the App

I have to say the app has me feeling a bit skeptical about just how simple it would be. I get that the animated instructions should make the process easier but will it?  My answer is a resounding yes! I have tried origami instructional apps that walk you through the steps with images and text instructions but never with animated ones. This makes a huge difference.

Open the app to discover the extensive list of Origami models you can create. The app takes you through the steps using animated motion showing you which way to fold the page. The animation moves pretty quickly so you may even want to watch it a couple of times before beginning. There is a pause, rewind, and fast-forward feature so you can move throughout the instructions as needed. You can also expand the animation to full-screen mode for extra details. The app does contain ads but they don’t get in the way in the least bit.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Choose from an extensive list of origami models that you can create at home
• Watch animated video of the instructions
• The animation allows you to fast forward, rewind, and pause
• View the animation in full-screen mode for greater detail

Cons

• The instructions move rather quickly it would be great if you could slow them down

Final Words

I think the Origami Adventures for iPhone app can act as a wonderful introduction to the art of origami. While you may not walk away a master you will certainly build some basic skills that you can continue to expand from here.