Press Release
Taj Ring by Pranay Kanodia Is Granted the A' Design Award in Jewelry Design
Pranay Kanodia honored for jewelry design by the international grand jury of the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2020 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Taj Ring by Pranay Kanodia has been granted the A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category. The result belongs to the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Taj Ring
Taj is a finger ring made of 18 karat gold, diamonds and pearls. The form is inspired by an octagonal lotus flower pond placed upside down. The shape also refers to the architecture of the Taj Mahal, which is known for symmetry and plant motifs. A euro shank gives the ring a classical look. The ring was first modeled in three-dimensional software, then produced through computer aided design and manufacturing, casting, cleaning, stone setting and final polishing. The piece is intended for occasions such as cocktail events and weddings.
Award Record
Pranay Kanodia is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Jewelry Design Award
The A' Jewelry Design Award is an international jewelry design competition recognizing good jewelry designs by best jewelry designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to jewelry designers, jewelry brands, jewelers and goldsmiths from all countries. Entries typically include rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches and pendants. Awarded jewelry designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/jewelry
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/80228
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/80228
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!80228
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/201616
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Taj Ring
- Function
- Ring
- Category
- Jewelry Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Luxury and Fashion
- Colors
- Sandy Brown, Burly Wood, Wheat, Tan and Antique White
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Pranay Kanodia
- Country
- India
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2019 - 2020
- Design ID
- #80228
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Taj is a Jewelry piece which is made in 18k gold, diamonds and pearls. The shape is inspired by an octagonal lotus flower pond placed upside down. To give it a classical look the beauty of euro shank is used.
- Inspiration
- Taj Mahal is an ambassador of Shah Jahan's strong interest in building and artistic innovations. The new architectural style includes aspects that were to impinge much of subsequent Indian architecture. Symmetry along two sides of a central axis, new columnar styles, curvilinear forms, and symbolic decorations based on naturalistic plant motifs are all characteristics of the Shahjahan style that can be found in the Taj Mahal Complex.
- Research
- The design research started with an inspiration of any famous architecture in India. Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders in the world and signifies true love.
- Realization and Technology
- The design was first made in a 3d software known as matrix. it then went through the process of cad/cam, casting, cleaning, stone setting, and the final polishing.
- Operation and Interaction
- The product is a finger ring which is supposed to wear for occasions such as cocktails, weddings, etc.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in November 2019 in Carlsbad, USA and finished in December 2019 in Carlsbad, USA
- Specifications
- Ring size 7, 40mm x 40mm x 15 mm
- Keywords
- Taj Mahal, Architecture, Jewelry, Ring, Diamonds, Designer, Lotus, Octagonal, Symmetry.
