Subsidence Jewelry 주얼리 by Akhil Mane is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 철상 in 주얼리 디자인 Competition Category.

철주얼리· 2025

Subsidence Jewelry 주얼리

by Akhil Mane

Client: National Institute of Design

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 주얼리 Category

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Colors

The Design

About Subsidence Jewelry 주얼리

윤리적으로 조달된 소재로 제작된 이 독특한 주얼리 컬렉션은 지반 침하에 대한 인식을 제고합니다. 불규칙한 구리 외관은 지구의 갈라진 표면을 모방하고, 황동 층은 핵심까지 도달하는 영향을 상징합니다. 지질 구조를 연상시키는 이 인체공학적 디자인은 다양한 토양 지층을 시각적으로 표현하며, 인간 활동의 결과에 대한 명확한 경고 역할을 합니다. 이 컬렉션은 착용자가 의식 있는 소비자이자 더 지속 가능한 미래를 위한 옹호자가 될 수 있도록 힘을 실어줍니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

Subsidence Jewelry 주얼리, 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. Subsidence Jewelry 주얼리, 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. Subsidence Jewelry 주얼리, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The collection is a unique line of jewelry designed to spark conversation and raise awareness about the environmental issue of land subsidence. Inspired by this natural phenomenon, the pieces are ingeniously crafted from ethically sourced, recyclable metals and statement piece that reflect the subtle beauty of the earth's delicate balance.
Dimensions & Packaging: Ethically sourced and unlacquered brass and copper metal, Neckpiece:269mm, Armlet:172mm, finger Ring:67mm diax18mm
Tags: Sustainability, Non-precious Jewelry, Environmental Awareness, Unconventional Jewelry, Conscious Consumer
Production Technology: The collection, made from brass and copper metal plates, was initially prototyped through meticulous handcrafting and cutting techniques. However, for mass production, we plan to implement laser cutting technology to optimize the manufacturing process. Laser cutting will allow for precision in shaping the metal sheets, significantly reducing material wastage and ensuring uniformity across each piece. This advanced production method will not only streamline the process but also make it more sustainable by maximizing resource efficiency. The switch to laser cutting will ensure scalability while maintaining the intricate details and quality of the handcrafted prototypes.
Design Challenge: The creative challenge of this project lay in translating a complex environmental issue—land subsidence—into a compelling and wearable form of jewelry that would resonate with consumers. The research challenge involved not only ensuring scientific accuracy but also making the concept approachable and meaningful through design. Balancing aesthetics with a powerful message was crucial, as the jewelry needed to be visually appealing while also serving as a conversation starter about environmental sustainability. Additionally, the challenge extended to sourcing ethical materials and developing sustainable production methods, ensuring that the creation of the jewelry aligned with the collection's environmental values.
Research: Crafted with precision and a commitment to sustainability, the Subsidence Jewellery collection is a unique line of adornments designed to raise awareness about the pressing environmental issue of land subsidence. Each piece, meticulously crafted from ethically sourced, recyclable materials, serves as a tangible reminder of the delicate balance between humans and the natural world.
Its ergonomic yet uneven, fractured copper exterior mimics the earth's cracked and uneven surface. Delving deeper, brass layers depict the descent, symbolizing the impact that travels beyond the surface, affecting the Earth's core.
This design, reminiscent of geological formations, utilizes contrasting copper and brass to visually represent the varying soil strata, all serving as a stark reminder of the unseen consequences of human activity.
The collection's thoughtfully designed elements foster a deeper connection with the environmental challenges facing our planet, inspiring wearers to take conscious action and become advocates for a more sustainable future.
Inspiration: The collection draws inspiration from the pressing environmental issue of land subsidence, a phenomenon caused by the over-exploitation of groundwater, leading to the gradual sinking of land. This jewelry serves as a symbolic reminder of the consequences of human activity on the natural world, highlighting the fragile balance we share with our environment.
Project Duration: The Project started in March 2024 in India and finished in April 2024, and was part of Design India show- Student Category in August 2024.
Operation Flow: It is crafted from non-precious metals, embodies a powerful message of environmental awareness. Each piece becomes more than just an adornment; it serves as a tangible reminder of the delicate balance between human activity and the natural world. The wearer, by choosing this jewelry, becomes a conscious consumer, actively participating in a movement towards sustainability. The collection's design, incorporating elements that respond to the wearer's environment or link to educational resources, encourages deeper engagement and awareness of the issue of land subsidence. In essence, these pieces are not merely objects of beauty, but catalysts for positive change.
Team Members: Akhil Mane
Image Credits: #1: The ring reflects the instability of sinking land
Photographer: Yash Bopche Model: Jayana Shah, #2: Through adornment, action for a sustainable future Photographer: Yash Bopche Model: Jayana Shah, #3 Maintaining harmony with nature Photographer: Yash Bopche Model: Jayana Shah, #4 The interconnectedness Photographer: Yash Bopche Model: Jayana Shah, #5 Cautionary tale Photographer: Yash Bopche Model: Jayana Shah