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Lexus: Making the Original Origami Car

The automaker has created a working model of its IS completely out of cardboard.

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In an exercise of craftsmanship, Lexus has created a 1:1 functional model of the Lexus IS completely out of cardboard. Comprised of some 1700 individually shaped pieces, this video details the design process—from CAD model to manufactured prototype.

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