Signal 펜던트 주얼리 by Hsiaoching Chan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 동상 in 주얼리 디자인 Competition Category.

동주얼리· 2025

Signal 펜던트 주얼리

by Hsiaoching Chan

Client: Chyh Jiun

A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 주얼리 Category

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The Design

About Signal 펜던트 주얼리

시그널(Signal)은 착용자의 움직임에 따라 함께 움직이도록 디자인된 펜던트이다. 주요 골격은 뉴런 네트워크에서 영감을 받아 입체적인 구조를 이룬다. 상단과 하단에 관절형 클래스프를 결합하고 무게를 배분하여 움직일 때 두 부분이 함께 흔들리도록 했다. 펜던트는 재활용 925 스털링 실버로 제작되었다. 제작 과정은 손으로 그린 스케치와 왁스 모델에서 시작하여 3D 프린팅, 진공 주조를 거쳐 거울처럼 빛나도록 손으로 연마하는 과정으로 이어진다. 함께 제공되는 실버 체인은 길이 조절이 가능해 다양한 연출을 할 수 있다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 동상

Signal 펜던트 주얼리, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Signal 펜던트 주얼리, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Signal 펜던트 주얼리, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: From a fashion perspective, wearing jewelry enhances one’s overall look with striking details. The creative team envisions a piece that moves gracefully with the wearer, bringing it to life through motion. The piece Signal is designed with a neuron-inspired support structure forming its main framework. Joint clasps are integrated into the upper and lower sections, while strategic weight distribution allows the piece to sway, creating a dynamic and original jewelry design.
Dimensions & Packaging: Main structure: 100mm x 130mm (2 pieces)
Chains: 400mm (6 pieces)
Material: Recycled 925 Sterling Silver
Tags: Signal, Neuron, Vitality, Jewelry, Original Silver Design
Production Technology: The creation of Signal follows a meticulous process, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Beginning with hand-sketched concepts and handcrafted wax models, the design is refined through precise 3D printing. Using recycled 925 sterling silver, the piece is vacuum cast, then hand-polished to achieve a mirror-like shine. Its dynamic structure allows natural movement, transforming it from a mere accessory into a symbol of connection and the future. Through innovation and sustainability, Signal embodies both elegance and meaning.
Design Challenge: The design concept originates from the idea that the piece moves up and down with the wearer’s movements, distinguishing Signal from other jewelry. However, this innovation brought challenges—ensuring the piece moves naturally in sync with the body's rhythm was a key obstacle. Through research and experimentation, the creative team refined the weight distribution of the main structure, successfully achieving a smooth and elegant motion.
Research: The creative team reimagined jewelry design, drawing inspiration from daily life and sustainability. Signal symbolizes life’s connections, with a 3D network structure representing energy and thought. The design process combined hand-carved wax models, digital modeling, and 3D printing. Made from recyclable 925 sterling silver, Signal is crafted through 3D printing, lost-wax casting, and hand-polishing. Its dynamic structure moves with the wearer, embodying connection and change.
Inspiration: The creative team sought to break away from conventional jewelry designs. Inspired by life’s journey, they saw signals as connections linking moments, much like evolving human relationships. This idea shaped the essence of the piece Signal. The design combines signals and neurons—signals form the structure, while neurons create connections that bring it to life. This fusion symbolizes the continuous and ever-evolving rhythm of life.
Project Duration: The project began in January 2018 and was completed in October 2018 after months of effort. It was officially showcased at the Taiwan Craft Competition Exhibition in November 2018.
Operation Flow: Signal is a unique, original jewelry piece, symbolizing connections in life’s journey. It is easy to use—just align the main structure like a puzzle, press the clasp to secure it, and let the upper and lower sections sway freely.
Next, attach the silver chain and adjust both sides to the desired length for a perfect fit. Depending on the chain length and styling, the piece transforms into different looks, allowing the wearer to express their individuality.
Team Members: Design Director: HsiaoChing Chan
Designer: MengYu Tsai
Designer: MengChun Tsai
Product Manager: TaiWei Tsai
Chyh Jiun
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer TSAI,MENG-YU, SIGNAL, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer TSAI,MENG-YU, SIGNAL, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer TSAI,MENG-YU, SIGNAL, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer TSAI,MENG-YU, SIGNAL, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer TSAI,MENG-YU, SIGNAL, 2025.