Holzwolf Ur by Hernani Ruhland Tralli is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award i Jern in Begrænset Oplag og Specialdesign Competition Category.

JernBegrænset Oplag· 2022

Holzwolf Ur

by Hernani Ruhland Tralli

Client: Holzwolf

A' Design Award i Jern Winner in Begrænset Oplag Category

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The Design

About Holzwolf Ur

Holzwolf er et herrearmbåndsur lavet af naturligt træ fra bæredygtigt skovbrug og genbrugsmaterialer såsom stål. Dens differentiale er det visuelle baseret på Europas landskaber, der viser dets essens, aggressivitet og elegance. Ansigtets stålblå halvcirkel afspejler de smukke og dybe europæiske søer omgivet af stilfulde fyrretræer. Projekt udviklet udelukkende til mennesker, der kan lide at være i konstant kontakt med naturen. Dette koncept har til formål at inspirere en ny generation af traditionelle håndlavede produkter og økologisk bæredygtigt design.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Jern

Holzwolf Ur er vinder af A' Design Award i Jern, en prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles gode designs, som opfylder de professionelle og industrielle krav, man forventer af veldesignede skabelser. Jernvinderne viser stor dygtighed, høj specialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapacitet hos deres skabere. Holzwolf Ur forventes at være en højt estimeret, beundret og kær skabelse, der er praktisk og innovativ. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer branchens bedste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaber knyttet til knowhow og talent. Holzwolf Ur respekteres for sin grundighed og er designet til at levere forbedringer af livskvaliteten, der er med til at gøre verden til et bedre sted.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Holzwolf is a men's wristwatch made of natural wood from sustainable forestry and organic farming. Its singulatity is a look based on European landscapes and its two types of optional wristbands. The steel blue semicircle of the face reflects by the beautiful and deep European lakes surrounded by stylish pine trees.
Dimensions & Packaging: (Product properties when it is physical): Width: 45 mm x Thickness: 10 mm
Casing Material: 100% made of organic natural wood. 100% recycled stainless steel.
Hands: Brushed steel.
Knurled Crown and buttons: Aluminum.
Analog display.
Watch dial: half wood, half steel blue, pine trees in black steel.
Natural wood or synthetic leather strap.
Sapphire coated mineral glass.
Quartz movement.
Resistant against water splashes.
Tags: watch, wristwatch, holzwolf, time, clock, wood, nature, wolf
Production Technology: The design of this project was created with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator software.
Design Challenge: The challenge of this project was to leave the natural elements of the product in balance and symmetry to guarantee this Look won't nee too heavy or too complex.
Research: The research was based on the types of wooden wristwatches for men already on the market and focused on creating a look reminiscent of the natural regions of Europe. The Holzwolf brand was created exclusively for this project. Studies were done with different textures and various types of wood, as well as distinct types of leather and metals according to adequate colors. The direct interaction of this product and it's materials. Their impact to our environment was also researched.
Inspiration: The handcrafted work with wood and the landscapes of Europe were the great inspiration to create a wooden wristwatch concept with a different look, adding the essence, aggressiveness and elegance of the European forest to the project.
Project Duration: This project concept started in April 2021 and ended in June in Gifhorn, Germany.
Operation Flow: The Holzwolf wooden Watch is intended for those who like to be in constant contact with nature. The user has the option of changing the watch straps in the sporty version in synthetic leather or the more casual version in wood in two colors and brushed steel.
Image Credits: Image #4: Original Photo by Good Faces on Unsplash, January 27/2021, Photo Editing: Hernani Ruhland Tralli.