Yi Yu ジュエリーボックス by Yitan Guo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in 限定版・カスタムデザイン Competition Category.

鉄限定版· 2022

Yi Yu ジュエリーボックス

by Yitan Guo

Client: Shenzhen Cuihua Jewelry Company, Ltd

A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in 限定版 Category

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The Design

About Yi Yu ジュエリーボックス

「意語（Yi Yu）」は、愛をテーマとしたコレクション「相依（Interdependence）」シリーズのジュエリーボックスです。サイズは90×90×45ミリメートル。蓋には、中国の無形文化遺産である花糸鑲嵌（フィリグリー象嵌）の技法を用いています。本体と装飾パーツは、0.2ミリメートルまで引き伸ばしたS925シルバーワイヤーを手作業で編み上げ、高温七宝焼とダイヤモンド象嵌で仕上げています。装飾は花、蝶、トンボ、蝉をかたどっており、それぞれ蓋から取り外してブローチとして身に着けることができます。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鉄賞

Yi Yu ジュエリーボックスは、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。Yi Yu ジュエリーボックスは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。Yi Yu ジュエリーボックスは、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Interdependence series, a collection of jewel cases based on the theme of love, mainly features a design concept of interdependence and a box cover that integrates with the technique of filigree inlaying, a Chinese intangible cultural heritage. The adornments inspired by flowers, butterflies, dragonflies and cicadas on the cover can be adaptably worn as brooches.
Dimensions & Packaging: 90 mm x 90 mm x 45 mm
Tags: Filigree inlaying technique, exquisite, detachable brooch, multifunctional
Production Technology: It adopts the filigree inlaying, a Chinese intangible cultural heritage. The main body of the box and brooch are hand-woven with S925Silver drawn into 0.2mm fine wire, and are combined with modern techniques such as high-temperature enamel and diamond inlay to integrate Chinese handicraft with modern fashion, creating an overall exquisite and elegant fashion of the jewelry box.
Design Challenge: The technique of filigree inlaying used in this collection combines a variety of traditional Chinese handicraft techniques, and the production process is very complex, including the production of the form, filigree weaving, welding, electroplate, high-temperature enameling, inlay and other steps, which are difficult to be replaced by machinery. The brand of this work still insists on using the most complete and detailed production methods in order to provide the most exquisite and original craftsmanship for its customers.
Research: The four elements of flowers, butterflies, dragonflies and cicadas are selected as detachable decorations because of their connotations related to love. Flowers are associated with women and love in various cultures; butterflies are often seen as a symbol of free love; dragonflies are a symbol of love between lovers; and cicadas are often celebrated in literature as the pursuit of love with life.
Inspiration: This work is inspired by the interdependence between the fauna and flora, and four natural species, namely blossoming flowers, pairing butterflies, dancing dragonflies and cicadas on leaves.
Project Duration: This project was started at the beginning of 2020 and was finished at the end of 2021.
Operation Flow: In addition to containing jewelry, Interdependence jewel case is also a beautifully shaped, good-looking artwork. The decorations on the box covers that are designed based on flowers, butterflies, dragonflies and cicadas can be taken off independently and worn as brooches, so that they can accompany and adorn users on various high-end occasions.
Team Members: Design director: Yitan Guo