Press Release
Subsidence Jewelry Jewelry by Akhil Mane Is Granted the A' Design Award in Jewelry Design
Akhil Mane honored for jewelry design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Subsidence Jewelry Jewelry by Akhil Mane, designed for National Institute of Design, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 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.
Regarding Subsidence Jewelry Jewelry
Crafted from ethically sourced materials, this unique jewelry collection raises awareness about land subsidence. The uneven copper exterior mimics the Earth's cracked surface, while brass layers symbolize the impact reaching the core. This ergonomic design, reminiscent of geological formations, visually represents the varying soil strata, serving as a stark reminder of human activity's consequences. The collection empowers wearers to become conscious consumers and advocates for a more sustainable future.
About Akhil Mane
My name is Akhil, and I'm a design student with a strong interest in exploring the emotional impact design can have on users. While mastering the problem-solving of design is certainly important, I believe the true power lies in its ability to connect with people on a deeper level. I'm particularly drawn to the idea that design transcends mere functionality and prompts. Instead, it offers the opportunity to weave together imagination and emotional resonance, creating experiences that resonate not only with the user's mind but also evoke lasting emotional values.
Award Record
With this recognition, Akhil Mane 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/163982
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/163982
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!163982
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/349104
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Subsidence Jewelry Jewelry
- Function
- Jewelry
- Category
- Jewelry Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Luxury and Fashion
- Colors
- Black, Dark Slate Gray, Rosy Brown, Gray and Dark Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- National Institute of Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Akhil Mane
- Country
- India
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #163982
Credits
- Image Credits
- #1: The ring reflects the instability of sinking land Photographer: Yash Bopche Model: Jayana Shah, #2: Through adornment, action for a sustainable future Photographer: Yash Bopche Model: Jayana Shah, #3 Maintaining harmony with nature Photographer: Yash Bopche Model: Jayana Shah, #4 The interconnectedness Photographer: Yash Bopche Model: Jayana Shah, #5 Cautionary tale Photographer: Yash Bopche Model: Jayana Shah
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The collection is a unique line of jewelry designed to spark conversation and raise awareness about the environmental issue of land subsidence. Inspired by this natural phenomenon, the pieces are ingeniously crafted from ethically sourced, recyclable metals and statement piece that reflect the subtle beauty of the earth's delicate balance.
- Inspiration
- The collection draws inspiration from the pressing environmental issue of land subsidence, a phenomenon caused by the over-exploitation of groundwater, leading to the gradual sinking of land. This jewelry serves as a symbolic reminder of the consequences of human activity on the natural world, highlighting the fragile balance we share with our environment.
- Research
- Crafted with precision and a commitment to sustainability, the Subsidence Jewellery collection is a unique line of adornments designed to raise awareness about the pressing environmental issue of land subsidence. Each piece, meticulously crafted from ethically sourced, recyclable materials, serves as a tangible reminder of the delicate balance between humans and the natural world. Its ergonomic yet uneven, fractured copper exterior mimics the earth's cracked and uneven surface. Delving deeper, brass layers depict the descent, symbolizing the impact that travels beyond the surface, affecting the Earth's core.
- Challenge
- The creative challenge of this project lay in translating a complex environmental issue—land subsidence—into a compelling and wearable form of jewelry that would resonate with consumers. The research challenge involved not only ensuring scientific accuracy but also making the concept approachable and meaningful through design. Balancing aesthetics with a powerful message was crucial, as the jewelry needed to be visually appealing while also serving as a conversation starter about environmental sustainability.
- Realization and Technology
- The collection, made from brass and copper metal plates, was initially prototyped through meticulous handcrafting and cutting techniques. However, for mass production, we plan to implement laser cutting technology to optimize the manufacturing process. Laser cutting will allow for precision in shaping the metal sheets, significantly reducing material wastage and ensuring uniformity across each piece. This advanced production method will not only streamline the process but also make it more sustainable by maximizing resource efficiency. The switch to laser cutting will ensure scalability while maintaining the intricate details and quality of the handcrafted prototypes.
- Operation and Interaction
- It is crafted from non-precious metals, embodies a powerful message of environmental awareness. Each piece becomes more than just an adornment; it serves as a tangible reminder of the delicate balance between human activity and the natural world. The wearer, by choosing this jewelry, becomes a conscious consumer, actively participating in a movement towards sustainability. The collection's design, incorporating elements that respond to the wearer's environment or link to educational resources, encourages deeper engagement and awareness of the issue of land subsidence. In essence, these pieces are not merely objects of beauty, but catalysts for positive change.
- Project Duration and Location
- The Project started in March 2024 in India and finished in April 2024, and was part of Design India show- Student Category in August 2024.
- Specifications
- Ethically sourced and unlacquered brass and copper metal, Neckpiece:269mm, Armlet:172mm, finger Ring:67mm diax18mm
- Keywords
- Sustainability, Non-precious Jewelry, Environmental Awareness, Unconventional Jewelry, Conscious Consumer
