Stand-out designs for outstanding ideas

Pumapapel Pop-Up Design Studio was founded in 2018 by internationally-recognized paper engineer Amy Lopez Nayve. We transform outstanding ideas into stand-out paper experiences that catch the eye and capture the heart. Our designs are made with excellence and a sense of wonder.

Amy Lopez Nayve, Paper Engineer & Founder of Pumapapel Pop-Up Design Studio

Amy Lopez Nayve

PAPER ENGINEER & FOUNDER

Amy founded Pumapapel Pop-Up Design Studio in 2018, where she works with global clients in transforming ideas into stand-out paper experiences. She is the first Filipino Paper Engineer to gain recognition abroad for her work “Popfolio”. She also conducts workshops to spread the art of paper engineering. She has recently had her work published in the UK.

    • Recipient – Emerging Paper Engineer Prize – Honorable Mention Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 2018
    • Active Member – The Movable Book Society (International Organization of Pop-Up Book Artists and Collectors)
      2018-Present
    • Board Member – The Movable Book Society
      2025-Present

    What is a Paper Engineer?

    Paper Engineers create dimensional paper artworks that can fold flat. Years of practice, technical knowledge, and experience go into each book.

    We make sure to bring ideas to life in the most effective way, while also making efficient use of materials.

    Handmade with Precision

    All pop-up books are assembled by hand!

    Each piece is meticulously folded and glued in the correct place by a skilled worker. Each worker focuses on only one piece or part of the book, and they become an expert in putting it together. The pieces and book gets passed from worker to worker until all the pieces have been put together.

    Our Works

    We’ve worked with clients around the world. See how we’ve transformed their ideas into unique and memorable paper experiences for many different purposes.

    The Process

    1. Working Concepts

    We turn your ideas into pop-up designs based on initial concepts we discussed. This stage is iterative and can go through multiple rounds of revision.

    2. Die-Lines & Illustration

    After the Working Concept is approved, we can overlay the graphics on the surfaces of the pop-ups. Text layout, etc. also happens at this stage. The pieces are nested on a large carrier sheet and traced with die-lines.

    3. Mockup

    We’ll create a white or colored mock-up of the final design for your review and approval. This is the best way to see the dimension and forms of the design without being distracted by graphics.

    4. Production

    The artwork is printed on heavy paper. These sheets are then sent to a die-cutting machine, which punches out each piece like a cookie cutter. Then, the pieces are grouped and sent to an assembly line to be put together by skilled workers.

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