Design Question
What would you change if this part of Paper City had to serve twice as many people?
DESIGN THINKING
Design & Planning
Why the layout works and how the model was organised visually.
About this page
This section goes deeper into the project with clear explanations, design thinking and visual examples.
01
Hierarchy
A model is easier to read when some elements are more important than others. The stadium and tower act as primary landmarks.
- Primary landmarks
- Secondary buildings
- Small details
02
Movement
Curved tracks and roads lead the viewer's eye around the board.
- Visual flow
- Transport routes
- Circular movement
03
Colour
Green, blue, grey and pale building colours separate nature, water, transport and architecture.
- Green = landscape
- Blue = water
- Grey = roads
04
Balance
Large elements are spread across the board so one side does not feel too heavy.
- Distribute height
- Avoid empty corners
- Use landscape as filler
05
Scale
Scale helps different components feel believable together.
- Keep trains similar
- Compare doors and windows
- Avoid random size changes
06
Paper character
The project does not try to hide that it is made of paper. Folds and edges become part of the visual identity.
- Visible folds
- Layered surfaces
- Handmade look
PAPER CITY NOTES
More to think about
Environment Question
How could the same area use less material, create more shade or support more greenery?
Making Question
Which paper component would be hardest to remake accurately, and how could the template be improved?