Michael G. LaFosse has been an origami artist for over 40 years, and is considered a leading authority and master of the art. Author of many books and videotapes relating to paperfolding and hand papermaking, LaFosse produces fine paper art and commercial designs for a variety of international clients.
Richard L. Alexander co-founded the Origamido Studio, a teaching center, gallery and design studio, with Michael G. LaFosse in 1996. Together, Alexander and LaFosse have created over 50 books, kits, and videos about paper and paper arts.