As we celebrate 5 years of Papier, we take a look at a few of our favourite Fold articles. 5 to be precise. Seemed like a good number. Let this not be thought of as a definitive top of the pops of the Fold so far, rather just a handful of articles that we thought would be good to bring to people’s attention again.
Illustration by Hannah Warren
5 Types of Stationery Addicts
Because we love listicles of 5 and anything to do with stationery, this article was always going to be included in this listicle of 5. Plus, it’s wonderfully illustrated by the very brilliant Hannah Warren. Now the question is – which type of stationery addict are you?
Photo by Toby Lewis Thomas
Lil Wayne the Dog
We’ve been fortunate enough to visit the homes and studios of many inspirational designers and creatives but perhaps none have left quite the same impression as this stationery loving sausage dog. (Warning: contains exceptionally cute video footage.)
Illustration by Nicola Rew
Dancing on My Own: The Self-Isolation Disco
When lockdown happened, Papier copywriter and dancing queen Jennie Watson was home alone with no disco to go to and no one to disco with. But did that stop her? No it did not and if there’s another lockdown, or you just happen to be boogieing solo in your sitting room, Jennie’s got the perfect moves for you to pull in small living spaces.
Illustration by George Shapter
Show Me a Sign: The City Fonts of Style Capitals
Our Digital Product Director and typeface aficionado George Shapter writes and illustrates his opinions on the history of street signs and graffiti from Paris to New York, London to Berlin.
Photo by David Sonluna
The Mouse’s Song: A Poem
This is a Christmas story, a rodent retelling of The Night Before Christmas, so maybe a bit out of season to be sharing in summer but hey, we just love Christmas so much and writer Ella Risbridger’s words even more, we couldn't resist.