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Holzwolf Watch by Hernani Ruhland Tralli Receives the A' Design Award in Limited Edition and Custom Design

The international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Hernani Ruhland Tralli for limited edition and custom design

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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Holzwolf Watch by Hernani Ruhland Tralli, designed for Holzwolf, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Limited Edition and Custom Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2021 - 2022 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.

About the A' Design Award

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.

About Holzwolf Watch

Holzwolf is a men's wristwatch made with natural wood from sustainable forestry and recycled materials such as steel. Its differential is the visual based on the landscapes of Europe showing its essence, aggressiveness and elegance. The steel blue semicircle of the face reflects the beautiful and deep European lakes surrounded by stylish pines. Project developed exclusively for people who like to be in constant contact with nature. This concept aims to inspire a new generation of traditional handcrafted products and ecologically sustainable design.

About Hernani Ruhland Tralli

He started with art and illustrations as a child, drawing, painting and making paper toys. Studied advertising and advertising, Graphic Design, took a course in art and illustration and graduated in Industrial Design in Brazil. Currently he works in Germany with painting and wood doing Art & Design. He likes to use Art and Design as a Hobby and for the benefit of the collective and the Planet. Loves animals and cares about the environment and the collective evolution of society without any discrimination.

Award Record

This recognition makes Hernani Ruhland Tralli a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' Limited Edition and Custom Design Award

The A' Limited Edition Design Award is an international design competition recognizing best limited edition products by leading brands and designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to limited edition designers, custom design professionals, luxury brands and established companies from all countries. Typical entries include limited edition products, bespoke watches, custom furniture, bespoke jewelry, personalized fashion collections and modified automobiles. The awarded limited edition designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/limited-edition

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is 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. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously 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. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which 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, uploading a work and receiving a 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. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Holzwolf Watch
Function
Watch
Category
Limited Edition and Custom Design
Discipline
Communication Design
Industry
Luxury and Arts
Colors
Dark Slate Gray, Peru, Midnight Blue, Dark Slate Blue and Sienna
Images
5
Client
Holzwolf

The Recognition

Laureate
Hernani Ruhland Tralli
Country
Germany
Recognition
A' Design Award
Edition
2021 - 2022
Design ID
#134709

Credits

Image Credits
Original Photo by Good Faces on Unsplash, January 27/2021, Photo Editing: Hernani Ruhland Tralli.

Design Details

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.
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.
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.
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.
Realization and Technology
The design of this project was created with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator software.
Operation and Interaction
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.
Project Duration and Location
This project concept started in April 2021 and ended in June in Gifhorn, Germany.
Specifications
(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.
Keywords
watch, wristwatch, holzwolf, time, clock, wood, nature, wolf

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