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Sigrid Barranco Ballonga

Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA)

MA Design and Crafts (Accessory, Leather and Bookbinding)

Accessories, Footwear, Product Design

Hello! My name is Sigrid, I'm from Spain. I did my BA in Product Design Engineering (4 years, Zaragoza, Spain), after I studied a Technical Degree (2 years, Zaragoza, Spain) in Audiovisual Realisation (TV, Cinema and Theatre) and finally I have finished MA of Design and Crafts within the speciality in Accessory, Leather and Bookbinding (3 years, Tallinn, Estonia). I have done 3 Erasmus: UAP University of arts in Poznan (Poland, 2017), UAD University of Arts in Cluj Napoca (Romania, 2021) and IADE Faculty of Design Technology and Communication in Lisboa (Portugal, 2022). I really like origami, cinema, photography and art. In my personal work I always try to combine technology with handcraft. Nice to meet you!

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Folding Leather

Category: Design

Competitions: International

This project is part of my MA Thesis where I collaborate intimately with the material and the fold. Inspired by a small Moroccan coin purse, I experiment how traditional paper folding techniques (origami) can be applied in leather. After testing different techniques and famous patterns (origami tessellations, twists, and spirals from Roman Remme, Ekaterina Lukasheva, Jun Mitani, Chris K. Palmer…), I propose the fusion of two techniques, leather shaping and leather folding, by creating two small artefacts, a Ball Purse and a Spinning Top. Two objects that enhancing leather properties encompass the playful spirit of origami; inviting us to enjoy and dream.

In association with Arts Thread

Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.