Over the years of origami, I have produced several diagrams. My diagramming journey was influenced by many authors, especially Jo Nakashima, Nicholas Low, and Satoshi Kamiya. There were many subtleties of diagramming that I have to discover by reading other's diagram, which I would like to share in this post. To be precise, "diagram" here refers to step by step origami instruction drawn using software. Diagramming Basics Origami diagramming essentially involves drawing each step one by one. For complex origami with hundreds of steps, this can be a tiresome, boring, and unfulfilling task. I fully agree with that sentiment. Anyone trying to diagram must brace themself for a long labor. Motivation alone won't suffice, what's required is discipline. Consistently drawing 5 steps a day is better than only drawing whenever motivation comes. Try not to be the people who were so motivated to diagram their best work, only to come back 6 months later to report ...
Notes about origami design and fold