Helen Friel
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Helen Friel

Paper Engineer, Illustrator & Author

London, United Kingdom

Helen Friel

I am a paper engineer, illustrator and author with twelve years of experience art directing and creating paper artwork for editorial and advertising clients. I also design and illustrate interactive and immersive books for children and adults, including the first pop-up book sent into space.

I graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2009 with a degree in Graphic Design. My studio was based in South London until 2021 when I relocated to Bristol (UK).

As a paper engineer, I have worked with clients that include Vanity Fair, Vogue, Fanta and TIME magazine. As an author and illustrator, I have published books with Laurence King and Michael O'Mara Books. I currently split my time between books, paper engineering, and teaching for MA Illustration (online) for Falmouth University.

Teaching

  • Pop-up Book Fundamentals: Storytelling with Paper and Light

    Learn fundamental techniques to create your own pop-up books that come to life with light, from the initial concept to the finished 3D model

    A course by Helen Friel, Paper Engineer, Illustrator, and Author

    FREE WITH PLUS
    85% Disc. Original price $39.99USD

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Joined November 2021