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Moshabak Ali-ali by Sanaz Vazifeh Doost

Moshabak Ali-ali by Sanaz Vazifeh Doost is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Wesi in Desain Rerenggan Competition Category.


WesiRerenggan· 2021

Moshabak Ali-ali

by Sanaz Vazifeh Doost

Client: Sanaz Doost

A' Design Award Wesi Winner in Rerenggan Category

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The Design

About Moshabak Ali-ali

Moshabak minangka ali-ali sing kailhaman saka layar kisi reticular omah-omah Persia kuno. Ali-ali iki dienggo ing driji lan diadhepake menyang cahya, saengga pola sing mbukak nggawe wewayangan lan pola ing tangan. Wangune imbang lan entheng bobote. Lengkung ergonomis ing kloro sisihe ngasokake ing driji-driji sacedhake supaya krasa nyaman. Desain iki dimodhelake nganggo piranti lunak telung dimensi, dicithak nganggo malam, banjur dicithak ing emas kuning 18 karat kanthi rampungan pratelon pangilon sing dhuwur. Uga diprodhuksi versi emas mawar (rose gold) lan perak.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Wesi

Moshabak Ali-ali menang A' Design Award Wesi, pangenalan sing prestisius sing diparingake marang desain sing apik sing nyukupi kabutuhan profesional lan industri sing dikarepake saka ciptaan sing dirancang kanthi apik. Pemenang Wesi nuduhake katrampilan sing gedhe, spesialisasi sing dhuwur, pangerten ahli lan kapasitas kreatif para penciptane. Moshabak Ali-ali dikarepake dadi ciptaan sing dihargai banget, dikagumi lan ditresnani sing praktis lan inovatif. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Wesi iki nggabungake praktik industri sing paling apik lan nduweni ciri teknis sing kompeten sing disambung karo kawruh lan bakat. Moshabak Ali-ali diajeni amarga ketelitiane lan dirancang kanggo nyedhiyakake paningkatan kualitas urip sing mbiyantu ndadekake donya panggonan sing luwih apik.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The Moshabak ring encourages the user to play with it by rotating it against the light & sunlight while wearing it, to create stunning shadow and patterns on the hand. The user will have a ring which creates a mesmerizing light show on her hand.This ring is not a regular piece, it's an art to wear with the eye-catching manifest.It is well balanced, not heavy, and it also has ergonomically designed arches on both sides to sits perfectly on other fingers, which makes it super comfortable to wear.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 55mm X Depth 10 mm X Height 50mm
Ring size: 7
Tags
jewelry, design, rings, light, jewelry with meanings, Lightshow, Shadow, gold ring, 3d design
Production Technology
I used 3D Jewelry software (Rhino) to design this ring, then it was printed with a 3D printer on nylon as a prototype to make sure it fits well, then 3D printed on wax and then casted with 18K Yellow gold. this ring has high mirror polished finish. it has made with 18k yellow gold but it also has different versions in rose gold and silver.
Design Challenge
The most challenging part was to choose an appropriate depth to create the exact shadow and pattern on hand which I wanted. also it was hard to make the piece light weight, balanced and comfortable at the same time. my background in industrial design helped me a lot to create an ergonomic piece which is comfortable to wear.
Research
I first started from researching, reading and understanding the Philosophy, meanings and history behind this architectural element by using internet, books, videos. This project connected me more to my memories, roots and my homeland. I wanted to express my sweetest childhood memories which was dancing and playing through the beautiful lights which this architectural elements made in Persian houses.I wanted to create a piece of jewelry from a sweet childhood memory which is common among Persians.

Moshabak had a huge role in Persian ancient architecture used as a decorative element.
Inspiration
Moshabak ring was inspired by my childhood memories. Moshabak is the Persian word for reticular, which was a typical architectural element in walls and windows of old Perisan house.This geometric lattice element was a decorative artform with a complex geometric patterns.The reflection of light through this architectural element created a mesmerizing atmosphere in houses.I remember my grandfather’s house, while sunshine bathed the Persian carpets and I was dancing through that magic light show.
Project Duration
The project started in august 2020 in Toronto/Canada and finished in the end of 2020 in Toronto/Canada.
Operation Flow
this ring is comfortable and ergonomic which makes it easy to wear.The user can interact and play with the ring by facing it through the light in-order to make mesmerizing light/pattern show on her hand.
Image Credits
Paul Ambtman

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