Mutualistic Symbiosis Mgbanaka by Taylor Chyn

Mutualistic Symbiosis Mgbanaka by Taylor Chyn is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ọla Ịchọ Mma Competition Category.

BronzỌla Ịchọ Mma· 2025

Mutualistic Symbiosis Mgbanaka

by Taylor Chyn

Client: Craftsman Colour

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

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The Design

About Mutualistic Symbiosis Mgbanaka

Mutualistic Symbiosis bụ mgbanaka e site na kristal ndị na-enyere ibe ha aka weta echiche ya. Nhazi a jikọtara ihe ndị e ji ọlaedo 18k na ọlaọcha 925 mee, nke a manyere nkume ndị dị ndụ (natural gemstones) na ya. Ọlaedo 18k ahụ na-ejide ọdịdị ya nke izizi na-emeghị ka a rụchaa elu ya, nke na-egosipụta ọdịiche ya na akụkụ ndị na-achapụta ìhè yana mgbanaka dị larịị n'ime ya. A na-arụcha akụkụ ọlaọcha 925 ahụ site n'iji acid saa ya ọtụtụ ugboro, kpọọ ya ọkụ (calcination), werekwa usoro pụrụ iche mezuo ya iji gosipụta ìhè nkịtị nke ọla ahụ. Mgbanaka a dị 14.5 mm site na 14.5 mm ruo na 5 mm n'ọtụtụ. Ọdịdị ya na-egosipụta echiche na ndozi ndị na-ezughị oke nwere ike ịghọ à́ka ha pụrụ iche.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Mutualistic Symbiosis 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 Mutualistic Symbiosis 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. Mutualistic Symbiosis 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: This piece, crafted from 18K gold and 925 silver and adorned with natural gemstones, holds collectible value. Beyond its status as jewelry, it serves as a sanctuary for the soul. Through its unique design and rich symbolism, it not only meets the emotional needs of the wearer but also instills confidence and charm. This ring empowers individuals to transform anxiety into motivation and embrace their imperfections as a source of unique allure.
Dimensions & Packaging: 14.5mm x 14.5mm x5mm
Tags: Ring, Jwellery, Confidence, Beauty, Accessories
Production Technology: The texture of 18k gold in 'Mutualistic Symbiosis' reveals its original state, untouched by surface treatment. This starkly contrasts with the polished textures of protruding elements and the smooth inner ring. The 925 silver section employs a burnishing technique, achieved through continual acid washing, calcination, and special treatment, to bring out the inherent brilliance of the silver on the metal surface.
Research: In designing Mutualistic Symbiosis, one of the main challenges was balancing the raw, natural textures with the polished elements. The goal was to highlight imperfections without compromising the piece’s overall aesthetic. Achieving this required refining techniques like acid washing and calcination on the 925 silver to enhance its natural brilliance, while ensuring the untreated 18k gold complemented the polished areas. Through careful experimentation, the design successfully conveyed the concept of embracing imperfections as unique qualities.
Inspiration: "Mutualistic Symbiosis", a captivating unconventional ring, inspired by symbiotic crystals, symbolizing the unique beauty found even in imperfect natural creations. Set with shimmering gems in both gold and silver bands, it represents the serendipitous harmony where imperfections blend into a new form of beauty.
Project Duration: Started in October 2023 and finished in May 2024 in Chongqing, China.
Operation Flow: "Mutualistic Symbiosis" not only boasts a unique appearance but also carries profound symbolism and emotional value. Belonging to the "Defect" series of jewelry, each piece draws inspiration from an understanding of perfection, presenting distinctive forms and unique textures. This diversity not only allows individuals to confront their own shortcomings but also fosters an awareness that imperfections are universally present. Embracing and accepting one's flaws, recognizing that these imperfections can also become one's unique traits.
Team Members: Taylor Chyn