Holzwolf O Reloxo by Hernani Ruhland Tralli

Holzwolf O Reloxo by Hernani Ruhland Tralli is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Ferro in Deseño de Edición Limitada e Personalizado Competition Category.

FerroEdición Limitada· 2022

Holzwolf O Reloxo

by Hernani Ruhland Tralli

Client: Holzwolf

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Edición Limitada Category

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The Design

About Holzwolf O Reloxo

Holzwolf é un reloxo de pulso masculino feito con madeira natural procedente da silvicultura sostible e materiais reciclados como o aceiro. O seu diferencial é a visual baseada nas paisaxes de Europa mostrando a súa esencia, agresividade e elegancia. O semicírculo azul aceiro da cara reflicte os fermosos e profundos lagos europeos rodeados de piñeiros elegantes. Proxecto desenvolvido exclusivamente para persoas ás que lles gusta estar en contacto permanente coa natureza. Este concepto pretende inspirar unha nova xeración de produtos artesanais tradicionais e un deseño ecoloxicamente sostible.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Holzwolf O Reloxo gañou o A' Design Award de Ferro, un recoñecemento prestixioso outorgado a bos deseños que cumpren os requisitos profesionais e industriais esperados de creacións ben deseñadas. Os gañadores Ferro demostran a gran habilidade, a alta especialización, a comprensión experta e a capacidade creativa dos seus creadores. Espérase que Holzwolf O Reloxo sexa unha creación moi apreciada, admirada e querida que é práctica e innovadora. Este deseño gañador do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as mellores prácticas do sector e ten características técnicas competentes ligadas ao saber facer e ao talento. Holzwolf O Reloxo é respectado pola súa minuciosidade e está deseñado para proporcionar melloras na calidade de vida que axudan a facer do mundo un lugar mellor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

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.
Dimensions & Packaging: (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.
Tags: watch, wristwatch, holzwolf, time, clock, wood, nature, wolf
Production Technology: The design of this project was created with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator software.
Design 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.
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.
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.
Project Duration: This project concept started in April 2021 and ended in June in Gifhorn, Germany.
Operation Flow: 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.
Image Credits: Image #4: Original Photo by Good Faces on Unsplash, January 27/2021, Photo Editing: Hernani Ruhland Tralli.