Press Release
Wonhee Kim Receives the A' Design Award for Morning Butterly Jewelry in Jewelry Design
Wonhee Kim recognized for jewelry design by the international grand jury of the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2020 /DesignNewswire/ Morning Butterly Jewelry by Wonhee Kim has been granted the A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
More About Morning Butterly Jewelry
Morning Butterly is a set of ear cuffs and earrings inspired by a butterfly flying through early morning mist. The body of the butterfly is cast in rose gold, while the remaining parts are made of white gold. Pear shaped and melee Rhodolite stones sit on the wings, and diamonds of various sizes are set along a spiral. An ear post holds the ear cuff securely and comfortably in place. The butterfly body forms a rail, so the wings move freely and suggest active flight. A flower pistil acts as a rivet, letting the spiral and chains spin. Bezel set pear shaped moonstones represent the misty haze.
About Wonhee Kim
Wonhee was born in Seoul, Korea and came to San Francisco, USA in 2014 to complete her BFA degree in Jewelry and Metal Arts at the Academy of Art University(AAU) in May 2018. She received the Best in Category Award for Director Choice BFA at the AAU Spring Show in 2018. Wonhee then attended Jewelry Design and Technology program at the Gemological Institute of America(GIA) to learn CAD/CAM and design skills and received the Students’ Choice Award at the GIA Design Show in 2019. She also finished hand rendering class, Graduate Gemologist course in GIA.
Award Record
With this recognition, Wonhee Kim is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Jewelry Design Award
The A' Jewelry Design Award is an international jewelry design competition recognizing good jewelry designs by best jewelry designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to jewelry designers, jewelry brands, jewelers and goldsmiths from all countries. Entries typically include rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches and pendants. Awarded jewelry designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/jewelry
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/101045
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/101045
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!101045
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/241536
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Morning Butterly Jewelry
- Function
- Jewelry
- Category
- Jewelry Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Luxury and Fashion
- Colors
- Gainsboro, Silver, Light Gray, Linen and Thistle
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Wonhee Kim
- Country
- Republic of Korea
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2019 - 2020
- Design ID
- #101045
Credits
- Image Credits
- Wonhee Kim, 2020
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- There are several unique features incorporated into this design when it was created. The designer incorporated an ear post into the design to ensure they fit securely to the ear, also allowing the ear cuff to feel comfortable. The rail is designed on the body of the butterfly to allow the wings movement and the illusion of active flying. Finally, the design was created and specifically set the spiral with diamonds, giving the piece graceful movement and a whimsical look.
- Inspiration
- I was inspired to create this piece after listening to the song, Pink Butterfly, composed by Marco Martini. The music gave me the inspiration of a butterfly flying in the early morning, in a foggy mist during sunrise. This beautiful vision inspired me to design a set of ear cuffs, both have a butterfly flying on top of the ear with moving wings. Based on my vision, this earring design represents the butterflies flying on top of a flower with a moving spiral, representing the whimsical mist.
- Research
- My research began first by observing and understanding a shape of butterflies and movement. After I understood the shape and movement, I then researched how to incorporate and design a piece that is intricate, classic, fine, and balanced. Also, because there are very few ear cuff displays available as a reference, I had to design and create my own custom stand for this piece. I researched everything using online resources.
- Challenge
- The most challenging part of this piece was transforming my vision into a wearable piece, that also represents specific shapes of a butterfly. It was also very challenging to incorporate movement into my ear cuff design concept and idea. My final challenge was to create a piece that was both active, functional, and comfortable. I feel that I overcame this challenge by creating piece that clearly communicated my vision, incorporated movement, and is comfortable to wear.
- Realization and Technology
- Both pieces were created in Matrix. The body of the butterfly is cast in rose gold and the remaining parts are created in white gold. The stones on the butterfly are pear shaped and Rhodolite melee, with various sized diamonds on the spiral portion. Both pieces incorporate chains and bezel set pear shaped moonstones, representing the misty haze.
- Operation and Interaction
- The cuff is connected to the earring back by soldering the chain to the post, ensuring the 6mm diamond stud is secure to the ear. The chain incorporated in the design, makes the piece more versatile both in design and style. The body of the butterfly is created in two parts, the rail and the cap. The back of the butterfly wing moves freely and comfortably inside the rail and with the body capped by soldering. The earring portion has a flower with the pistil that works as a rivet, allowing the spiral and chains to spin and move.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was designed and completed in February 2020 in Carlsbad, CA, USA.
- Specifications
- Ear Cuff: 34mm x 22mm x 160mm Earring: 30mm x 30mm x 94mm
- Keywords
- Creative, Jewelry, CAD, Butterfly, Gold, Rhodolite, Moonstone, Diamond
