Signal Ripats by Hsiaoching Chan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Pronksauhind A' Design Award in Ehtedisain Competition Category.

PronksEhted· 2025

Signal Ripats

by Hsiaoching Chan

Client: Chyh Jiun

Pronksauhind A' Design Award Winner in Ehted Category

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The Design

About Signal Ripats

Signal on ripats, mis on loodud kandja liikumisega kaasa liikuma. Peamine raamistik on inspireeritud neuronivõrgustikest ning moodustab kolmemõõtmelise struktuuri. Liigenduslukud on integreeritud ülemisse ja alumisse ossa ning kaal on jaotatud nii, et mõlemad osad kõiguvad liikumise ajal. Ripats on valmistatud taaskasutatud 925 hõbedast. Tootmine algab käsitsi joonistatud visandite ja vahamudelitega, millele järgnevad 3D-printimine, vaakumvalu ja käsitsi poleerimine peegelläikeni. Kaasasolevate hõbeketiste pikkust saab reguleerida erinevate stiilide loomiseks.

The Recognition

About the Pronksauhind A' Design Award

Signal Ripats on Pronksauhinna A' Design Award võitja, väga prestiižikas tunnustus, mis antakse silmapaistvatele disainidele, mida iseloomustavad loovus, leidlikkus ja teravmeelsus. Pronksvõitjad on küllaldaselt osavad ja tabavalt loovad teosed, mis kinnitavad oma disainerite laia kogemust, kujutlusvõimet ja leidlikkust. Signal Ripats peaks olema kõrgelt hinnatud, imetletud ja armastatud objekt, mis on märkimisväärselt professionaalne ja uuenduslik. See Pronksauhinna A' Design Award võidudisain ühendab parimaid tavasid kunstis, teaduses, disainis ja tehnoloogias ning on suurepärane oma detailidele pööratud tähelepanu poolest. Signal Ripats rahuldab suurepäraselt vajadusi, puudutab soove, võlub tundeid ja pakub huvi uudishimule.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: From a fashion perspective, wearing jewelry enhances one’s overall look with striking details. The creative team envisions a piece that moves gracefully with the wearer, bringing it to life through motion. The piece Signal is designed with a neuron-inspired support structure forming its main framework. Joint clasps are integrated into the upper and lower sections, while strategic weight distribution allows the piece to sway, creating a dynamic and original jewelry design.
Dimensions & Packaging: Main structure: 100mm x 130mm (2 pieces)
Chains: 400mm (6 pieces)
Material: Recycled 925 Sterling Silver
Tags: Signal, Neuron, Vitality, Jewelry, Original Silver Design
Production Technology: The creation of Signal follows a meticulous process, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Beginning with hand-sketched concepts and handcrafted wax models, the design is refined through precise 3D printing. Using recycled 925 sterling silver, the piece is vacuum cast, then hand-polished to achieve a mirror-like shine. Its dynamic structure allows natural movement, transforming it from a mere accessory into a symbol of connection and the future. Through innovation and sustainability, Signal embodies both elegance and meaning.
Design Challenge: The design concept originates from the idea that the piece moves up and down with the wearer’s movements, distinguishing Signal from other jewelry. However, this innovation brought challenges—ensuring the piece moves naturally in sync with the body's rhythm was a key obstacle. Through research and experimentation, the creative team refined the weight distribution of the main structure, successfully achieving a smooth and elegant motion.
Research: The creative team reimagined jewelry design, drawing inspiration from daily life and sustainability. Signal symbolizes life’s connections, with a 3D network structure representing energy and thought. The design process combined hand-carved wax models, digital modeling, and 3D printing. Made from recyclable 925 sterling silver, Signal is crafted through 3D printing, lost-wax casting, and hand-polishing. Its dynamic structure moves with the wearer, embodying connection and change.
Inspiration: The creative team sought to break away from conventional jewelry designs. Inspired by life’s journey, they saw signals as connections linking moments, much like evolving human relationships. This idea shaped the essence of the piece Signal. The design combines signals and neurons—signals form the structure, while neurons create connections that bring it to life. This fusion symbolizes the continuous and ever-evolving rhythm of life.
Project Duration: The project began in January 2018 and was completed in October 2018 after months of effort. It was officially showcased at the Taiwan Craft Competition Exhibition in November 2018.
Operation Flow: Signal is a unique, original jewelry piece, symbolizing connections in life’s journey. It is easy to use—just align the main structure like a puzzle, press the clasp to secure it, and let the upper and lower sections sway freely.
Next, attach the silver chain and adjust both sides to the desired length for a perfect fit. Depending on the chain length and styling, the piece transforms into different looks, allowing the wearer to express their individuality.
Team Members: Design Director: HsiaoChing Chan
Designer: MengYu Tsai
Designer: MengChun Tsai
Product Manager: TaiWei Tsai
Chyh Jiun
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer TSAI,MENG-YU, SIGNAL, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer TSAI,MENG-YU, SIGNAL, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer TSAI,MENG-YU, SIGNAL, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer TSAI,MENG-YU, SIGNAL, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer TSAI,MENG-YU, SIGNAL, 2025.