OrigamiUSA

What OrigamiUSA does

OrigamiUSA is the American national society devoted to origami (the art of paperfolding), incorporated as a non-profit and headquartered in New York City. The organization serves individual origami enthusiasts, educators, and the broader origami community across the United States and internationally through a unified ecosystem comprising publications (The Paper print quarterly magazine, The Fold online magazine, annual Origami Collection), The Origami Source e-commerce store (physical books, specialty papers, and PDF diagrams), a mail-based lending library, the Video Vault of recorded classes, and community programming such as the annual convention (Convention 2026 in planning), Folding Sundays meetups in NYC, the Origami by Children competition, scholarships, and World Origami Days.

The underlying technical platform is a Drupal-based content management system that supports membership management, the e-commerce storefront, event registration, and digital publication/PDF delivery. The product surface spans physical media (instruction books at $18-$75, specialty papers such as Chiyogami, Washi, Birei, and Thai papers), digital downloads (individual model PDFs, seasonal Gathering Folds crease pattern bundles, Advent of Tess e-books, Tessellation Academy volumes, Summer of Twists), and subscription products (annual membership, Access Pass for non-members). The organization operates primarily through community-led engagement and is governed by a Board of Directors with a Junior Board component.

OrigamiUSA generates revenue through four streams: recurring membership dues, one-time product sales via The Origami Source, transaction-based event registrations (conventions, classes at the Museum of Natural History in NYC, Special Sessions), and one-time sales of digital publications including PDF diagrams and back issues. Members receive approximately 10% discounts on retail purchases and access to the print magazine and lending library. Marketing relies on the organization's own website (origamiusa.org), email newsletters, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, supplemented by community word-of-mouth and events. OrigamiUSA reports 11-50 employees (largely volunteer-led across the website team, site admins, and section managers), no external investors, and no parent organization.

Name

OrigamiUSA

Legal name

OrigamiUSA

Website

https://origamiusa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OrigamiUSA is the American national non-profit society devoted to origami, serving hobbyists, educators, and the global folding community through a print magazine, an online store, conventions, classes, a lending library, and digital publications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership provides access to print magazine (The Paper), member pricing on products, and other member benefits.
2. Product Sales (The Origami Source): Online store selling origami books, paper, downloads, and miscellaneous items. Products include regular retail items and clearance items.
3. Event Registrations: Revenue from convention registrations, classes at Museum of Natural History, and special sessions.
4. Digital Publications: Sale of PDF downloads including origami diagrams, crease patterns, and issues of their magazines (The Paper, The Fold).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

OrigamiUSA is the American national society for origami (paperfolding), operating as a membership-based nonprofit. Its core offerings span an e-commerce store (The Origami Source) selling origami books, specialty paper, and downloadable PDF diagrams; print and online publications (The Paper, The Fold, The Origami Collection); an online Video Vault of recorded classes; annual conventions and community events; and programs such as scholarships, Origami by Children, Folding Sundays, and a Lending Library for members.

Product overview

OrigamiUSA is a non-profit organization serving as the American national society devoted to origami (the art of paperfolding). The organization's offerings form a unified ecosystem for origami enthusiasts comprising: (1) The Origami Source e-commerce platform for books, downloadable PDF diagrams, and specialty paper; (2) Publications including The Paper (print quarterly magazine) and The Fold (online magazine); (3) The Video Vault for on-demand instructional videos; (4) Annual conventions and events including the OrigamiUSA Convention and World Origami Days; (5) Community programs such as Origami by Children, Folding Sundays, Scholarships, and the Lending Library; (6) Diagram resources including free and paid instructional diagrams. Digital products include seasonal Gathering Folds crease pattern bundles, Advent of Tess e-books, Tessellation Academy volumes, and individual model PDFs. Physical products include an extensive catalog of origami instruction books and specialty papers. The membership program provides access to the print magazine and store discounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Origami Source: The official online store operated by OrigamiUSA for selling origami books, paper, diagrams, and other origami-related products.

Products and services

• The Origami Source (E-commerce Store) Online store selling origami books, downloadable PDF diagrams, and specialty paper for origami enthusiasts worldwide.
• The Paper (Print Magazine) Quarterly print magazine featuring origami articles, diagrams, news, and community content; included with annual membership.
• The Fold (Online Magazine) Online magazine with articles, diagrams, and features on origami folding, freely available through the website.
• The Video Vault Library of video recordings from past origami classes and workshops, allowing members to learn folding techniques on demand.
• OrigamiUSA Convention Annual origami convention bringing folders together from around the world with paid registrations.
• Lending Library Mail-order lending library offering origami books to members, with PDF excerpts available via email.
• Membership Program Annual membership providing access to The Paper print magazine, member discounts on store purchases, lending library access, and other benefits.
• Access Pass Digital access pass for non-members to purchase downloadable content from The Origami Source.
• Origami Books (Physical Catalog) Physical origami instruction books from various authors covering animals, boxes, flowers, tessellations, insects, modular origami, and specialized techniques; prices range from $18.00 to $75.00.
• Origami Paper Specialty paper for origami including Color Foil, Duo, Chiyogami, Washi, Birei, Lokta, Embossed, and Thai papers in sizes from 1 inch to 12 inches; prices range from $2.30 to $30.00.
• Annual Origami Collections (Digital Downloads) Yearly compilations of origami models from worldwide creators with step-by-step diagrams; available as PDF downloads for 2024, 2025, and 2026 (pre-order).
• Gathering Folds Crease Pattern Bundles Seasonal bundles of origami tessellation crease patterns by Madonna Yoder/Gathering Folds, featuring 13 tessellations per bundle organized by season from 2024–2026.
• Advent of Tess Crease Pattern E-books Annual e-book compilations of origami tessellation challenges containing 25+ crease patterns, with full and mini forms and alternative endings.
• Tessellation Academy E-books Comprehensive e-book compilations of Tessellation Academy monthly topics covering origami tessellation patterns, twisting techniques, and tiling designs.
• Summer of Twists E-book Companion e-book teaching 30 different origami tessellation twists over 10 weeks, with video tutorials for half the patterns and crease pattern reading challenges.
• PCOC Origami Collections Pacific Coast OrigamiUSA Conference collections featuring 58+ diagrams from 37 international authors, with special guests and themed sections on Money Folds and Modular origami.
• Individual Origami Model PDFs Individual downloadable PDF diagram files for specific origami models by various creators worldwide; prices range from $2.00 to $49.00.

Quantifiable outcome

• OrigamiUSA connects folders from all over the world through conventions and events
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCX1Imdt39L7uwWhu5a98s0g
• Facebookfacebook.com/OrigamiUSA
• Instagraminstagram.com/origamiusa
• Xx.com/OrigamiUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/origamiusa

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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