Paul Jackson has been a professional paper folder and paper craft artist since 1982. He is the author of 30 books on paper arts and crafts and has taught over 100 university-level paper folding courses in the UK, Germany, Belgium, the US, Canada and Israel. These include paper design courses in the fields of Architecture, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Jewelry, Product Design, Packaging, Ceramics, Industrial Design, Fine Art, Basic Design and Interior Design. He gives workshops at museums, arts centers and festivals, and has worked as ""folding consultant"" for companies like Nike and Siemens.