Vestiges Cuff by Fatima Dahmani is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Bronze A' Design Award in Jewelry Design Competition Category.
BronzeJewelry· 2023
Vestiges Cuff
Client: Moucharabieh
Bronze A' Design Award Winner in Jewelry Category
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About Vestiges Cuff
Redefining Oriental jewelry is not limited to its conventional forms, but also encompasses its aesthetics and inspirational potential. A reinterpretation that is attuned to modern times, the Vestiges cuff appears as though it has been unearthed from an archaeological dig, a jewel that bears the marks of time with patterns filled in by sediments. The underlying hexagonal motif, organized in a six-pointed star, draws inspiration from the stars and the sky, evoking the notion of infinite power as seen in Islamic architectural art.
The Recognition
About the Bronze A' Design Award
Vestiges Cuff is a Bronze A' Design Award winner, a highly prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs distinguished by creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness. Bronze winners are amply skillful and strikingly creative artifacts that authenticate the vast experience, imagination, and resourcefulness of their designers. Vestiges Cuff is expected to be a highly regarded, admired, and cherished object that is notably professional and innovative. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning design incorporates best practices in art, science, design, and technology, and is excellent for its attention to detail. Vestiges Cuff splendidly satisfies needs, touches desires, charms feelings, and appeals to curiosity.
Interviews
Design Interview
What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
The main principle behind my design is to redefine Oriental jewelry by combining heritage and innovation. Drawing inspiration from the mesmerizing geometric patterns of Islamic architecture, I aim to create contemporary jewelry pieces that capture the essence of Oriental influences. My design is inspired by the intricate motifs found in ancient and contemporary architecture, symbolizing a rich cultural heritage and infusing it with a touch of modernity.
What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
My main focus in designing this work was to push the boundaries of traditional Oriental jewelry and create pieces that stand out from the crowd. I wanted to achieve a balance between timeless elegance and innovative design. By incorporating 3D design and printing techniques, I aimed to bring a new dimension to Oriental jewelry, allowing wearers to express their unique style with confidence and audacity.
What are your future plans for this award winning design?
For this award-winning design, I plan to further develop new collection and for the Vestiges collection introduce new variations and complementary pieces. I also aim to expand the availability of the design to reach a wider audience, both nationally and internationally. Additionally, I plan to explore collaborations with other designers and artists to create unique jewelry pieces that merge various artistic disciplines.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- he different pieces of the Vestiges collection are interpreted as vestiges brought to light by an archaeological dig. Jewelry appears to have suffered the ravages of time, with patterns filled in by sediment or rings deformed by the pressure of sediment. The basic hexagonal pattern organized in a six-pointed star refers to the stars, and the sky, and its infinite repetition evokes the concept of infinite power in Islamic architecture.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- For the small size (S): Height: 0.6 inches (15 mm), Width: 1.78 inches (45 mm), Diameter: 2.56 inches (65 mm), Length: 5.91 inches (150 mm). The bracelet can be custom-made and personalized upon order.
- Tags
- 3D printing, jewellery, bracelet, gold, islamic pattern, design
- Production Technology
- This 3D lace jewelry was designed using jewelry software and then 3D printed in wax before being cast in 18K yellow gold. It can also be made in 18K white or rose gold.
- Design Challenge
- The process involves designing complex 3D patterns and pushing the design to its technical limits in order to create delicate pieces that can be 3D printed in wax.
- Research
- Lines and curves create the patterns and subtle harmony of Moucharabieh jewelry. Their design is inspired by the richness of architecture and cultural history of creative lands, breaking free from boundaries to reveal unique intertwining designs. Each pattern is inspired by the art of Islamic geometric patterns found in ancient and contemporary architecture, representing a thousand-year-old heritage and creating high-end costume jewelry.
- Inspiration
- A unique 3D design inspired by Islamic architecture that allows you to relive the experience of wonder that comes from discovering art with hypnotic properties: the art of Islamic geometric patterns. With this piece of jewelry, you will leave with the memory of a universal heritage captured by a jewel that shakes up traditional codes of Oriental jewelry with an innovative design.
- Project Duration
- The project started in Lille (France) and finished in 2019.
- Operation Flow
- Redefining Oriental jewelry, not just in terms of what it can be, but also in terms of its appearance and inspiration. A reinterpretation that is in line with contemporary times. New technologies are an integral part of the jewelry design process; they enable me to push the boundaries of design to its technical limits and create creations with intricate, captivating, and timeless patterns.
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