Resistance is Life Zobe by Sina Moloudnezhadnaghadeh

Resistance is Life Zobe by Sina Moloudnezhadnaghadeh is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Kyautar A' Design Award ta Baƙin Ƙarfe in Kayan Ado Competition Category.

Baƙin ƘarfeKayan Ado· 2024

Resistance is Life Zobe

by Sina Moloudnezhadnaghadeh

Client: 4Sun Jewelry

Kyautar A' Design Award ta Baƙin Ƙarfe Winner in Kayan Ado Category

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The Design

About Resistance is Life Zobe

Wannan zobe ya samo kwarin gwiwa daga gwagwarmayar matan Kurdish a neman 'yanci. Yana wakiltar taken mai ƙarfi na cewa, Juriya ita ce Rayuwa, kuma yana tunatar da mutane su ci gaba da ƙoƙari wajen fuskantar matsalolin rayuwa. Babban ma'anarsa ya shafi yanayi, yana kwatanta juriyar furanni masu launin shuɗi-ja waɗanda suke fitowa cikin ƙarfin hali ta cikin dusar ƙanƙarar tsaunukan Kurdistan, suna ci gaba da bunƙasa cikin yanayi mai wuyar gaske. Tsarin ya ƙunshi labari na ƙarfi, yana mai da martani ga ruhun da ba ya tauye wanda ke bayyana a cikin rayuwar mata.

The Recognition

About the Kyautar A' Design Award ta Baƙin Ƙarfe

Zanen Resistance is Life Zobe ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Baƙin Ƙarfe, wata karramawa mai daraja da ake bai wa kyawawan zane-zane waɗanda ke cika buƙatun ƙwararru da masana'antu da ake tsammani daga ƙirƙire-ƙirƙire da aka tsara da kyau. Waɗanda suka lashe kyautar Baƙin Ƙarfe suna nuna babban ƙwarewa, ƙwarewa ta musamman, fahimtar ƙwararru da ikon ƙirƙira na masu ƙirƙirar su. Ana sa ran zanen Resistance is Life Zobe ya zama ƙirƙira da ake girmamawa sosai, ake sha'awa da ƙauna wacce ke da amfani kuma mai sababbin abubuwa. Wannan zane da ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Baƙin Ƙarfe yana haɗa mafi kyawun ayyukan fannin kuma yana da halayen fasaha masu cancanta da ke da alaƙa da sanin yadda da baiwa. Ana girmama zanen Resistance is Life Zobe saboda cikakkiyar kulawarsa kuma an tsara shi don ba da ingantuwar rayuwa da ke taimakawa wajen mai da duniya wuri mafi kyau.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This product is a ring that symbolizes hope and resilience in life. It embodies the spirit of resistance and invites wearers to champion the cause of freedom and life. The name of the ring draws inspiration from a significant slogan of the Kurdish people, reflecting their struggle for liberation. Additionally, its design is influenced by the majestic purple flowers found in the foothills of the Kurdistan mountains, particularly on the snow-covered slopes.
Dimensions & Packaging: This ring has been designed and made in size 60 EU. It stands at approximately 7.6 mm in height and features a 12*15 mm oval stone at its center, accompanied by four 2*2 mm round stones along the margin. The weight of the ring, excluding its stones but including the 18-carat gold, is 8.05 grams.
Tags: Ring, Jewelry, Jewelry Design, Design
Production Technology: In the early stages, following the Lean Startup methodology, this product underwent a design phase. Subsequently, through the casting process, a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) was crafted to evaluate market dynamics and gather customer feedback. After successful testing, final adjustments were made. The ultimate product was created using 18-carat white gold. Initially planned for a precious stone, market analysis led to a switch to a more cost-effective laboratory stone, in line with the project's vision.
Design Challenge: Crafting the idea presented challenges in conveying the concept through intricate or straightforward designs. Stone selection, particularly regarding environmental impact, proved to be a hurdle. Concerns arose when considering stones extracted through harmful methods for a nature-inspired product, leading to discussions with environmental experts and extensive research. MVP designs were criticized for their weightiness and lack of charisma. The objective was to develop a daily wearable ornament that embodied a profound concept and historical slogan.
Research: The memory of Kobani's resistance was his initial encounter with death in search of freedom. Witnessing humans risking their lives, and confronting death while advocating for freedom seemed surreal. It ingrained a slogan that shaped his identity: 'Resistance is life,' born from Kurdistan's fight for freedom. Over time, attempts to articulate this grief failed; visiting Kurdistan's Qandil Mount changed it. He searched away the history of Kurdistan's fight, from Kobanî and Amed to Halabja and Mahabad. Eventually, the purple flowers on the snowy hillside of Ghandil Mount became the inspiration for this jewelry, expressing hope and life."
Inspiration: The ring draws inspiration from the unwavering determination of Kurdish women in their quest for liberty against ISIS. As a vessel for the impactful slogan "Resistance is life," it encourages individuals to endure through life's challenges. The profound symbolism extends to nature, mirroring the tenacity of purple blooms that boldly emerge in the snowy landscapes of Kurdistan, thriving despite challenging conditions. The design narrates a tale of strength, resonating with the indomitable spirit embodied in the lives of women.
Project Duration: The project started in August 2023 in Urmia and was completed in November 2023 in Tehran. After that, the photography in Urmia was carried out.
Operation Flow: This ring, crafted from gold and lab-created stones, symbolizes hope and resistance in daily wear. Its hollowed inner part reduces weight, making it more affordable. The non-hollowed base facilitates resizing. In the design, colors and materials are chosen to make it accessible to ordinary customers.
Image Credits: [Photographer Yousef Yousefi, 2023] [Model Saeideh Pabarja]
[3D Cad Designer Parisa Najafi]