FAQ: What is the Difference Between the Different Generations?

Airigami has a long history. The very first Airigami models were hand-drawn, before the first attempt at digital design in 1999. The first Airigami models as we now know them were developed in 2002. This first generation was the first to be (somewhat) accurately scaled, but also the first to be available for download to a wider audience via the internet. The second generation of models followed soon after, and were essentially a “cleaned-up” version of the first generation. Since then, there has been constant improvement and upgrades to the Airigiami concept, culminating in our new twin series of Airigami.8 (the latest iteration of the Airigami design) and Papier Avion (a whole new approach to design and building), which are different variations and compatible with one another.

Series	First Published	Major Changes from Previous Series

First Generation	2002	First online publication of Airigami designs.

Second Generation (“2G”)	2002	General clean-up of template design.

Third Generation (“3G”)	2003	Standardization of canvas size to ensure consistency of scaling. Re-designed landing gear and engines.

Airigami 1-2-3	2003	Two-dimensional, simplified, easy-to-build starter series.

Fourth Generation (“4G”)	2005	Improved image quality and less cluttered templates.

Fifth Generation (“5G”)	2006	Increased detail, improved image quality and streamlined templates.

Sixth Generation (“6G”)	2008	Increased detail, improved image quality and streamlined templates.

Seventh Generation	TBD	Potential relaunch of Airigami 1-2-3 as introductory easy-to-build series.

Eighth Generation (“Airigami.8”)	2020	Complete re-design using vectors. Introduction of different building style for wings. Some shared attributes with Papier Avion.

Ninth Generation (“Papier Avion”)	2018	Complete re-design using vectors. Introduction of different building style for fuselage, landing gear, engines, and wings. Some shared attributes with Airigami 8G.