Aqua Continuum Sieradeset troch Anurag Sapkota

Aqua Continuum Sieradeset troch Anurag Sapkota is in heech wurdearre winner fan de tige prestizjeuze 2026 A' Design Award yn Brûns yn de kompetysje-kategory Sieraden Ûntwerp.

BrûnsSieraden· 2026

Aqua Continuum Sieradeset

troch Anurag Sapkota

Klant: Elysign Digital LLP

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner yn de kategory Sieraden

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It Untwerp

Oer Aqua Continuum Sieradeset

Aqua Continuum is in sieradeset besteande út in hanger, in pear earringen en in ring, ûntwikkele mei floeiende, dûbeld bûgde en fâlde oerflakken om kontinuïteit en kontrolearre beweging yn trijediminsjonale geometry te ferkennen. Yn elk stik is in smaragdsjeane blauwe topaas brûkt. De stien waard keazen om syn blauwe toan en syn fisuele assosjaasje mei wetter. De stypjende edelstiennen ferskille yn grutte en waarden rangskikt mei sirkelpakkingsprinsipes. Dizze rangskikking genereart in parametrysk patroan dat in stadichoan fjild fan ticheid en fisueel lykwicht oer de oerflakken fan de sieraden produsearret.

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Oer de A' Design Award yn Brûns

Aqua Continuum Sieradeset is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan Aqua Continuum Sieradeset wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. Aqua Continuum Sieradeset foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

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Unike Eigenskippen: Aqua Continuum is a jewellery set composed of a pendant, earrings and a ring, developed through fluid, doubly curved and seamlessly folded forms to express continuity and movement. Emerald-cut blue topaz is used to evoke the visual coolness and calm of water. Supporting gemstones vary significantly in size and are organized using circle-packing principles, creating an organic field of density and rhythm.
Ofmjittingen & Ferpakking: Jewellery set consisting of a ring od size US 6, the Earrings are 44mm in length and the Pendant is 50mm in length
Labels: Jewellery, Earrings, Pendant, Ring
Produksjetechnology: The designs were developed using advanced surface modelling and parametric workflows to generate continuous doubly curved geometry and controlled folding. Circle-packing algorithms were applied to define gemstone positions and size variation. Final forms were refined for manufacturability with precise stone-setting tolerances and structural thickness control. The pieces are intended for production in precious metal alloys using high-resolution resin 3D printing for master patterns, followed by investment casting, precision pre-polishing and micro-pavé and prong setting for the blue topaz and supporting gemstones.
Untwerpútdaging: The main challenge was translating the softness and continuity of fluid motion into stable, wearable jewellery without losing structural integrity or comfort. Balancing expressive doubly curved surfaces with real stone-setting constraints, minimum metal thickness and casting limitations required multiple design iterations. Another difficulty was achieving visually natural gemstone clustering while maintaining secure settings and clear assembly logic. Limited references for computational gemstone distribution in contemporary jewellery and the need to align advanced digital modelling with existing manufacturing processes further increased the complexity of development and validation.
Undersyk: This project is based on practice-led design research focused on translating the visual and sensory qualities of water into wearable jewellery. The study explored how doubly curved surfaces, seamless folding and controlled variation in gemstone size can communicate fluid movement and visual calm. Iterative digital modelling and parametric distribution tools were used to generate and evaluate multiple ring, pendant and earring prototypes. Circle-packing logic was applied to organise gemstones as a continuous spatial field rather than decorative placement. The results demonstrate improved visual rhythm, surface continuity and perceived lightness of form. The research shows how structured generative methods can support contemporary jewellery design, strengthen brand differentiation and enable more meaningful, experience-driven luxury products.
Ynspiraasje: The project is inspired by the natural behavior of water and by design theories that describe form as a continuous and evolving system rather than a fixed composition. The primary motivation was to translate fluid motion, surface continuity and spatial balance into wearable objects using doubly curved geometry and folding logic. Research into visual perception of color and spatial distribution guided the use of blue topaz for its cooling sensory effect and circle packing principles.
Projektdoer: The work for the project began in October 2025 and was finished in January of 2026 at Gangtok, Sikkim, India.
Operaasjestreamferrin: The jewellery is worn and experienced through gentle movement and changing viewpoints. The pendant and earrings allow the gemstone to move freely, creating soft motion with the wearer’s natural gestures, while the ring holds the stone within a continuous flowing form. As the pieces move and catch light, the surfaces reveal different curves and reflections, enhancing the feeling of fluidity. The varied gemstone sizes create a natural visual rhythm that feels balanced from every angle. This interaction produces a calmer, more immersive visual experience than static or highly symmetrical jewellery designs.
Teamleden: Anurag Sapkota