Wave Light Aka mgbanaka by Clement Molinier

Wave Light Aka mgbanaka by Clement Molinier is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ọla Ịchọ Mma Competition Category.

BronzỌla Ịchọ Mma· 2023

Wave Light Aka mgbanaka

by Clement Molinier

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Ọla Ịchọ Mma Category

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The Design

About Wave Light Aka mgbanaka

Wave Light bụ aka mgbanaka e ji otu ibe ígwè kpụọ, wee kpụọ ya ka ọ bụrụ usoro ebiri na-agaghị agwụ agwụ. A na-atụgharị ebiri ọ bụla n'akụkụ ziri ezi iji nyaa ìhè ma gosipụta ihe gbara ya gburugburu. Ebiri ndị a e tụgharịrị na-emepụta echiche ka a ga-asị na ọ na-agagharị mgbe ìhè eke na-adakwasị ya. A na-eji ígwè eweghachiri arụ aka mgbanaka a, jiri teknụzụ mbupụta 3D nke ígwè dị elu rụọ ya, ma emesịa jiri aka pịaji ya. E nwere ụdị abụọ dị: otu e ji 925 silver mee ya, nke ọzọ e ji 18k gold mee ya. N'agbanyeghị otú ọ dị mgbagwoju anya n'ọdịdị, aka mgbanaka a ka dị mfe iyi na ike iji mee ihe kwa ụbọchị.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Wave Light Aka mgbanaka meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Wave Light Aka mgbanaka ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Wave Light Aka mgbanaka na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Wave Light is a single piece of metal fused into the shape of a unique bracelet. Each fixed wave band is twisted at a precise angle to reflect light. It aims to mirror the surrounding environment and capture its brightness. The designers outlined the complexity of waves to give the illusion of movement with natural light. To get the right light reflection, a high level of precision in the band twists was required. The jewellery was precisely built with upcycled metal using advanced 3D metal printing technique. Polishing the printed design proved challenging due to the many fine details of the design, but this effort was well worth the trouble as it resulted in dynamic trompe l'oeil.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width: 40 mm x Length: 60 mm x Height: 47 mm
Tags: Jewellery, Bracelet, Silver,925 Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Wave, 3D, 3D Printing, Light, Reflection, Optics
Production Technology: Each waveband is continuous, and the ensemble is fixed together to balance the stability of twisted bands with the overall comfort of a large bracelet. This piece was designed with custom-made code in 3D-rendering software to precisely control the size, number and twist of the bands. Advanced 3D metal printing technology was used to produce the design which was lovingly hand-polished by an expert, French artisan. 2 versions are available: 925 Silver & 18k Gold.
Design Challenge: The challenge is to combine scientific properties with jewellery in a wearable and ergonomic piece to suit any wearer. As our first manufactured product, the biggest challenge was to find the right balance between the size of the bands and the intrinsic limitations of the metal properties. We have no academic background in design and jewellery but starting the project from scratch and educating ourselves permitted us to express our creativity in conjunction with my strong scientific background.
Research: The design of this bracelet is the result of a long study of light reflection and how to control the bands’ rotation in a 3D rendering program to generate the desired shape. The first prototypes were 3D printed using plastic to test the manufacturing feasibility. In order to test the ergonomics, the bracelet was worn in real life by a diverse user group who offered thoughtful feedback based on their experience.
Inspiration: The wave is a force of nature, spreading energy around the world. It represents the profound strength needed to move through our darkest moments and find hope in the future. In science, it refers to a movement taking place in both space and time. The Wave Light bracelet is inspired by optical properties. As a metaphor for life, the bracelet is a reminder to remain steadfast in a changing world. Every choice, every step forward can be made with confidence and power as long as one is ready to bring a positive mindset and see the bright side in even the most chaotic situations.
Project Duration: This project started in December 2021 in Paris and the manufacturing of this piece of jewellery was completed in July 2022.
Operation Flow: The bracelet is crafted as a single piece. However, the cascading, integrated bands give the impression of multiple bracelets seamlessly merged with each other. The wearer can find comfort by turning their wrist against the bracelet’s wave bands which will also throw light outward. Like a shield of power, this bracelet can complement a glamourous gala look or be worn with everyday outfits. Despite its complex design of twisted bands, the bracelet is both light weight and quite durable making it a very versatile accessory.
Patents: Patent is under process.
Copyrights belong to Clément MOLINIER, 2021.
Team Members: Clément MOLINIER
Image Credits: Clément MOLINIER