Gallery: An Origami Umbrella That Has No Support Skeleton

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    Nooka
    01

    Umbrella Outside

    The Sa is a new concept for an umbrella that uses the principles of origami for its shape.
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    Nooka
    02

    Open Angle

    The big idea is that the Sa has no skeletal system. Instead, it uses a dual-canopy to create tension.
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    Nooka
    03

    Sketch 1

    The idea is the work of Justin Nagelberg and Matthew Waldman, founder of Nooka.
  • The umbrella has six guiding planes that add structural integrity. These planes will be made from a similar but stronger...
    Nooka
    04

    Open Side

    The umbrella has six guiding planes that add structural integrity. These planes will be made from a similar, but stronger, version of the canopy's material.
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    Nooka
    05

    Handle Angle

    To open the umbrella you twist the handle. To close it, you pull it like a pinball machine lever.
  • The umbrella folds flat onto itself and stays closed using magnets.
    Nooka
    06

    Closed Horizontal

    The umbrella folds flat onto itself and stays closed using magnets.
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