Creator Challenge!

All patterns should have sequential folding correlated with the biological processes they model. I.e., designs should look sort of like the organ or molecule in question, and the folding steps should somehow mimic the actual processes involved in getting from one intermediate to another. Written instructions noting these correlated steps must be included below each pattern illustration. Non-correlated steps may be used as prefolding; however, these steps should be minimal and noted as not biologically relevant on the pattern.

Patterns should be relatively beginner friendly, with no more than 30 correlated steps and/or taking less than fifteen minutes to fold. Nontraditional methods (e.g., kirigami, modular or multiple piece patterns) are acceptable. Paper sizes should either be square or standard legal (i.e., A4 or 8.5"x11").

Creators will receive credit on the site for accepted patterns via a by-line on the published pattern and a verbal acknowledgment in the folding video. We reserve the right to refuse patterns for any reason. Medigami will not promote third-party resources or folding sites. 

Please cite any and all sources used to develop patterns! 

Embryology: heart tube, foregut (stomach rotation), midgut, lungs, kidneys, diaphragm, tongue and pharynx, face, aorta, limb buds and digit development

Biochemistry: glycolysis, fatty acid metabolism, gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis, DNA replication, DNA transcription, RNA translation