Pride Polshorlosie by Alex Donahue is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Yster in Juweliersontwerp Competition Category.

YsterJuweliersware· 2021

Pride Polshorlosie

by Alex Donahue

Client: Alex Donahue

A' Design Award in Yster Winner in Juweliersware Category

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The Design

About Pride Polshorlosie

Pride is 'n unisekse polshorlosie geïnspireer deur die jaarlikse trotsoptogte wat wêreldwyd gehou word. Die uur-, minuut- en sekondewysers dra die ses kleure van die reënboog en beweeg voortdurend oor die wyserplaat, wat gedurende die dag veranderende samestellings vorm. Om middernag en middag lyn die wysers op om 'n volledige reënboog te vorm, 'n simbool van eenheid. Die kas is vervaardig van swart IP-vlekvrye staal met verskuilde lugs wat naatloos aansluit by die swart leerband. 'n Japannese kwartsuurwerk is binne-in die 40 mm kas gehuisves.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Yster

Pride Polshorlosie is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Yster, 'n prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan goeie ontwerpe wat voldoen aan die professionele en industriële vereistes wat van goed ontwerpte skeppings verwag word. Wenners in Yster toon groot vaardigheid, hoë spesialisasie, kundige begrip en die kreatiewe vermoë van hul skeppers. Daar word verwag dat Pride Polshorlosie 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde skepping is wat prakties en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Yster gewen het, integreer die beste praktyke in die bedryf en het bekwame tegniese kenmerke gekoppel aan kundigheid en talent. Pride Polshorlosie word gerespekteer vir sy deeglikheid en is ontwerp om verbeterings in lewensgehalte te bied wat help om die wêreld 'n beter plek te maak.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The watch features six colors that continually move about the face. Twice a day, at both noon and midnight, the colors come together to create the shape of a rainbow. Beauty comes in all colors and is heightened by those colors' alignment. Show your pride with this meaningful timepiece.
Dimensions & Packaging: The watch weighs .5 lbs, the case's diameter is 40mm and made from Black IP Stainless Steel. The case height is 8.85mm (0.35"). Inside the case, the watch contains a Japanese quartz movement. The watch is water-resistant up to 3 ATM. The band size is 20mm. The band is black and made from leather.
Tags: Pride, LGBTQ+, Rainbow, Unity, Kinetic
Production Technology: The pride watch is unisex. It is made of black stainless steel with hidden lugs that connect the band seamlessly. The watch was developed from a combination of watercolor painting, drawing, technical drawings, and models were made using digital design software.
Design Challenge: The design challenge was to create a watch where the primary imagery was part of the watch's function rather than an applied graphic. The hour, minute, and second hands move about the watch, creating varied compositions throughout the day. The watch hands are colorful, but the case and band provide a monochrome, elegant backdrop.
Research: After extensive research on the symbolism of the LGBTQ rights global movement, it was found that the rainbow is the most prevalent symbol. Several design concepts were then created using the rainbow, with the selected option as one in which the hour, minute, and second hands are the rainbow and move about the watch. This was preferred over a graphic application of the rainbow for two reasons: 1. The rainbow would become intrinsic to the function of the watch, 2. The hands come together and form the rainbow, which is a metaphor for unity.
Inspiration: The pride watch is a timepiece dedicated to those individuals who have bravely stood with pride for the rights of all people. The design is inspired by pride parades that occur annually worldwide, which focus on the global civil rights movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, and queer social acceptance.
Project Duration: Alex Donahue created the conceptual and technical drawings in Fall 2019. The watch began production in Spring 2020 and was released in Summer 2020. It has been bought by design stores and individuals throughout the world.
Operation Flow: The watch continually transforms as the rainbow bands move about the case to indicate the hour, minute, and second. They align at midnight and noon to form a full rainbow, a symbol of unity.
Team Members: Alex Donahue
Image Credits: All photos copyright: Project Watches