Press Release
Mutualistic Symbiosis Jewelery by Taylor Chyn Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Jewelry Design
Taylor Chyn acknowledged for jewelry design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Mutualistic Symbiosis Jewelery by Taylor Chyn, designed for Craftsman Colour, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to 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 evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Regarding Mutualistic Symbiosis Jewelery
Mutualistic Symbiosis is a ring inspired by symbiotic crystals. The design combines 18k gold and 925 silver bands set with natural gemstones. The 18k gold keeps its raw texture without surface treatment, which contrasts with the polished protruding elements and the smooth inner ring. The 925 silver section is burnished through repeated acid washing, calcination and special treatment to reveal the natural brilliance of the metal. The ring measures 14.5 mm by 14.5 mm by 5 mm. The form expresses the idea that imperfections can become unique qualities.
Award Record
This recognition makes Taylor Chyn 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. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to jewelry designers, jewelry brands, jewelers and goldsmiths from all countries. Typical entries include rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches and pendants. The awarded jewelry designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/jewelry
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
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/166405
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/166405
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!166405
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/362342
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Mutualistic Symbiosis Jewelery
- Function
- Jewelery
- Category
- Jewelry Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Luxury and Fashion
- Colors
- Gainsboro, Silver, Gray, Rosy Brown and Tan
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Craftsman Colour
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Taylor Chyn
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #166405
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This piece, crafted from 18K gold and 925 silver and adorned with natural gemstones, holds collectible value. Beyond its status as jewelry, it serves as a sanctuary for the soul. Through its unique design and rich symbolism, it not only meets the emotional needs of the wearer but also instills confidence and charm. This ring empowers individuals to transform anxiety into motivation and embrace their imperfections as a source of unique allure.
- Inspiration
- "Mutualistic Symbiosis", a captivating unconventional ring, inspired by symbiotic crystals, symbolizing the unique beauty found even in imperfect natural creations. Set with shimmering gems in both gold and silver bands, it represents the serendipitous harmony where imperfections blend into a new form of beauty.
- Research
- In designing Mutualistic Symbiosis, one of the main challenges was balancing the raw, natural textures with the polished elements. The goal was to highlight imperfections without compromising the piece’s overall aesthetic. Achieving this required refining techniques like acid washing and calcination on the 925 silver to enhance its natural brilliance, while ensuring the untreated 18k gold complemented the polished areas. Through careful experimentation, the design successfully conveyed the concept of embracing imperfections as unique qualities.
- Realization and Technology
- The texture of 18k gold in 'Mutualistic Symbiosis' reveals its original state, untouched by surface treatment. This starkly contrasts with the polished textures of protruding elements and the smooth inner ring. The 925 silver section employs a burnishing technique, achieved through continual acid washing, calcination, and special treatment, to bring out the inherent brilliance of the silver on the metal surface.
- Operation and Interaction
- "Mutualistic Symbiosis" not only boasts a unique appearance but also carries profound symbolism and emotional value. Belonging to the "Defect" series of jewelry, each piece draws inspiration from an understanding of perfection, presenting distinctive forms and unique textures. This diversity not only allows individuals to confront their own shortcomings but also fosters an awareness that imperfections are universally present. Embracing and accepting one's flaws, recognizing that these imperfections can also become one's unique traits.
- Project Duration and Location
- Started in October 2023 and finished in May 2024 in Chongqing, China.
- Specifications
- 14.5mm x 14.5mm x5mm
- Keywords
- Ring, Jwellery, Confidence, Beauty, Accessories
