철 주얼리 · 2024
Snowdrops 귀걸이
- A' Design Award 철상 2024 in 주얼리
- CLIENT: A.Brask
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 17,022
- Verification code 0E2E9679F8 · Verify this award
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About Snowdrops 귀걸이
스노드롭스(Snowdrops)는 봄의 이른 전령인 스노드롭 꽃에서 영감을 받은 한 쌍의 귀걸이입니다. 각 귀걸이의 크기는 30mm x 10mm이며, 꽃송이 부분은 약 10mm x 10mm입니다. 꽃잎은 실제 꽃에 최대한 가깝도록 곡선을 이루는 유기적인 형태로 디자인되었습니다. 꽃잎은 샌드블라스팅 처리를 통해 실제 꽃의 표면을 연상시키는 새틴 마감으로 완성되었으며, 다른 부분은 대비를 이루도록 광택 처리되었습니다. 이 귀걸이는 황동 몰드를 이용해 925 스털링 실버로 수작업 제작되었으며, 일부 부분은 18K 금으로 도금되었습니다.
About the A' Design Award 철상
Snowdrops 귀걸이, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. Snowdrops 귀걸이, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. Snowdrops 귀걸이, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.
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- Unique Properties
- The design feature that most stands out is the 3 dimensionality of the jewelry, which makes the design delicate and the production challenging. The petals are curved and organic in shape and form, as close to the natural flower as possible. The finish of the petals is satin, which also mimics the natural surface of the petals of the real Snowdrop. The rest of earring is polished to give contrast to the matt satin look of the petals.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The earrings measure 30 mm x 10 mm. The head of the flower is around 10 mm x 10 mm.
- Tags
- snowdrop, silver earrings, jewelry inspired by nature
- Production Technology
- The earrings are handmade in 925 Sterling silver, based on a brass mold. We use two different finishes and techniques for the surface: sand blasting and high gloss polishing.
Some parts of the earrings are then gold plated with 18kt gold.
Snowdrops are afterwards treated with proprietary nanocoating for longevity and tested for oxidation with proprietary ALPHA GOLD® testing. - Design Challenge
- The most challenging part was finding the right producer with experience in handmade jewellery in Sterling silver, that also can execute a delicate design , with thin tail and with organic shaped petals.
The first trials failed as the earrings kept broking at the top of the flower head.
After several iterations we made a successful prototype, robust enough not to break but delicate in expression. - Research
- We presented our preliminary drawing of the earrings to an online audience via Instagram, Facebook, and our newsletter. The feedback was very positive, with many followers expressing how the design emotionally resonated with them, reminding them of their mother's garden in springtime.
We then understood that this design is more than a jewelry and we decided to produce it in limited batch, which was sold out in 2h. - Inspiration
- The Snowdrops are designed during a difficult time of the designers life when she struggled with depression. They represent the coming of spring and are seen as a symbol of spring joy and zest for life. To show this, the designer has chosen to leave the petals sharp and bristly.
- Project Duration
- The design process started in December 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark and we launched the design online in February 2023.
- Operation Flow
- The earrings are easily inserted in the earlobe's hole. They adjust themself on the ear. If the petals of the flower are to wide open, you can gently press against them with the thumb to close them.
- Image Credits
- Nike Nilsson photography
