Dhvaja Ogrlica by Bowie Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Željezna nagrada A' Design Award in Dizajn Nakita Competition Category.

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Dhvaja Ogrlica

by Bowie Wong

Client: Bowie Wong

Željezna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Nakit Category

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The Design

About Dhvaja Ogrlica

Dhvaja je ogrlica koja se može otvoriti kako bi se u njoj pohranili mali osobni predmeti. Oblik je inspiriran dhvajom, jednim od Osam povoljnih simbola budizma, koji predstavlja pobjedu i moć nadvladavanja zla. Ogrlica je izrađena od 18-karatnog zlata i obrađena zrcalnim poliranjem te obradom ruba u tehnici perlanja. Komad se sastoji od dva glavna dijela: dekorativne dhvaje i zapečaćenog spremnika. Dhvaja se lagano zaokrene kako bi se odvojila od lančića, omogućujući da se unutra pohrane predmeti poput pramena kose, svetih tekstova ili pisama. Vodootporan dizajn omogućuje dugotrajno nošenje.

The Recognition

About the Željezna nagrada A' Design Award

Dhvaja Ogrlica je pobjednik Željezne nagrade A' Design Award, prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje dobrim dizajnima što ispunjavaju profesionalne i industrijske zahtjeve očekivane od dobro dizajniranih kreacija. Željezni pobjednici pokazuju veliku vještinu, visoku specijalizaciju, stručno razumijevanje i kreativne kapacitete svojih stvaratelja. Očekuje se da Dhvaja Ogrlica bude visoko cijenjena, voljena i njegovana kreacija koja je praktična i inovativna. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Željeznu nagradu A' Design Award integrira najbolje industrijske prakse i ima kompetentne tehničke karakteristike povezane sa znanjem i talentom. Dhvaja Ogrlica se poštuje zbog svoje temeljitosti i dizajniran je da pruži poboljšanja kvalitete života koja pomažu da svijet postane bolje mjesto.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Firstly, drawing inspiration from the dhvaja in the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism adds deep cultural significance, symbolizing victory and the power to overcome evil. Secondly, the necklace incorporates modern and sleek design techniques, showcasing a fashionable and delicate style that meets the aesthetic needs of modern individuals. Furthermore, the necklace's ability to open up allows for the storage of sentimental items or texts, providing a special way for people to keep them safe.
Dimensions & Packaging: Size: High 27.4mm wide 8.2mm
Weight: 6 grams
Tags: Dhvaja, Auspicious symbols, Memorabilia, Jewelry design, Container necklace, Waterproof design, Decorative functional necklace
Production Technology: Techniques: Mirror polishing, beaded edge craftsmanship
Material: 18k gold
Design Challenge: The challenge lies in the intricate and elaborate nature of the original form of the dhvaja, requiring the designer to express it in a minimalist way without losing its essence. In the iterative process, constant decision-making and evaluation were necessary, making it a challenging balance to maintain.
Research: This piece represents a profound exploration of Buddhist culture, auspicious symbols, and personal memorabilia preservation methods. The designer employed modern design approaches, combined with innovative craftsmanship techniques, for prototyping and testing.
Inspiration: The design inspiration for this necklace comes from the dhvaja among the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism. The designer used modern and simple techniques to create this necklace that can be opened and used to store items. It is typically used to hold items of significance, such as a baby's first hair, umbilical cord, or to store scriptures and letters. The necklace features a waterproof design for long-term wear.
Project Duration: Design Start Time: March 2018
Design Completion Time: July 2018
Operation Flow: This necklace is exquisitely simple. It consists mainly of two parts: a decorative dhvaja and an openable container. Users simply need to gently rotate the dhvaja to detach it from the necklace chain to access or store items. Additionally, the container seals tightly to ensure the safety and confidentiality of the stored items.
The designer hopes to bring a vision of a bright future to everyone by incorporating this auspicious element, where all good wishes lead to victory.
Patents: Patent No.: ZL2021 30721981.X
Team Members: Bowie Wong
Image Credits: Photo and video credits@Bowie Wong