Yi Yu Schmuckkästchen by Yitan Guo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award in Eisen in Design limitierter Auflagen Competition Category.

EisenLimitierte Auflage· 2022

Yi Yu Schmuckkästchen

by Yitan Guo

Client: Shenzhen Cuihua Jewelry Company, Ltd

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Limitierte Auflage Category

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The Design

About Yi Yu Schmuckkästchen

Yi Yu ist ein Schmuckkästchen aus der Serie Interdependence, einer Kollektion zum Thema Liebe. Das Kästchen misst 90 mal 90 mal 45 Millimeter. Der Deckel wurde in Filigran-Einlegetechnik gefertigt, einem chinesischen immateriellen Kulturerbe. Korpus und Zierelemente sind von Hand aus auf 0,2 Millimeter gezogenem S925-Silberdraht geflochten und mit Hochtemperatur-Emaille sowie Diamantbesatz veredelt. Die Zierelemente haben die Form von Blüten, Schmetterlingen, Libellen und Zikaden. Jedes Element lässt sich vom Deckel abnehmen und als Brosche tragen.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Yi Yu Schmuckkästchen ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Yi Yu Schmuckkästchen wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Yi Yu Schmuckkästchen wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Interdependence series, a collection of jewel cases based on the theme of love, mainly features a design concept of interdependence and a box cover that integrates with the technique of filigree inlaying, a Chinese intangible cultural heritage. The adornments inspired by flowers, butterflies, dragonflies and cicadas on the cover can be adaptably worn as brooches.
Dimensions & Packaging: 90 mm x 90 mm x 45 mm
Tags: Filigree inlaying technique, exquisite, detachable brooch, multifunctional
Production Technology: It adopts the filigree inlaying, a Chinese intangible cultural heritage. The main body of the box and brooch are hand-woven with S925Silver drawn into 0.2mm fine wire, and are combined with modern techniques such as high-temperature enamel and diamond inlay to integrate Chinese handicraft with modern fashion, creating an overall exquisite and elegant fashion of the jewelry box.
Design Challenge: The technique of filigree inlaying used in this collection combines a variety of traditional Chinese handicraft techniques, and the production process is very complex, including the production of the form, filigree weaving, welding, electroplate, high-temperature enameling, inlay and other steps, which are difficult to be replaced by machinery. The brand of this work still insists on using the most complete and detailed production methods in order to provide the most exquisite and original craftsmanship for its customers.
Research: The four elements of flowers, butterflies, dragonflies and cicadas are selected as detachable decorations because of their connotations related to love. Flowers are associated with women and love in various cultures; butterflies are often seen as a symbol of free love; dragonflies are a symbol of love between lovers; and cicadas are often celebrated in literature as the pursuit of love with life.
Inspiration: This work is inspired by the interdependence between the fauna and flora, and four natural species, namely blossoming flowers, pairing butterflies, dancing dragonflies and cicadas on leaves.
Project Duration: This project was started at the beginning of 2020 and was finished at the end of 2021.
Operation Flow: In addition to containing jewelry, Interdependence jewel case is also a beautifully shaped, good-looking artwork. The decorations on the box covers that are designed based on flowers, butterflies, dragonflies and cicadas can be taken off independently and worn as brooches, so that they can accompany and adorn users on various high-end occasions.
Team Members: Design director: Yitan Guo