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Shrimps Сырга by Nana Watanabe

Shrimps Сырга by Nana Watanabe is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Коло байгеси in Зергерчилик Дизайны Competition Category.


КолоЗергерчилик· 2025

Shrimps Сырга

by Nana Watanabe

Client: Nana Watanabe

A' Design Award Коло байгеси Winner in Зергерчилик Category

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The Design

About Shrimps Сырга

Кагаз үлгүсү түзүлүп, кестелөө үчүн дизайн компьютерге программаланат. Органза матасына кестеледен кийин, жылуулук менен кесилип, оригами сыяктуу бүктөлүп, үч өлчөмдүү форма түзүлөт. Буюм жеңил болгону менен бекем структураны сактап, сактоо жана кийүү учурунда формасын кармап турат. Материалдардын кылдат тандалышы жана өнөр жетикчилиги креветканын табигый текстурасын жана кыймылын кайра жаратат, өзгөчө курсагындагы жумурткалар сыяктуу деталдарга көңүл бурулат. Градиенттүү боёлгон район жибинин колдонулушу деңиз жандыктарынын суктандыруучу кооздугун чагылдырат.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Коло байгеси

Shrimps Сырга – A' Design Award Коло байгесинин жеңүүчүсү, чыгармачылыгы, тапкычтыгы жана зээндүүлүгү менен айырмаланган сонун дизайндарга берилген жогорку бедели бар таануу. Коло жеңүүчүлөр – жетиштүү чеберчиликтүү жана таасирдүү чыгармачыл туундулар, алар авторлорунун бай тажрыйбасын, элестетүүсүн жана тапкычтыгын ырастайт. Shrimps Сырга жогору бааланган, суктанууга жана сүйүүгө татыган буюм, өзгөчө кесипкөй жана жаңычыл болот деп күтүлөт. Бул Коло байгени жеңген дизайн искусство, илим, дизайн жана технологиядагы мыкты практиканы камтыйт жана майда-чүйдөсүнө көңүл бургандыгы менен мыкты. Shrimps Сырга муктаждыкты сонун канааттандырат, каалоого тийет, сезимдерди арбайт жана кызыгууну козгойт.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
This design uses flat embroidered organza fabric, cut and folded to create a three-dimensional shrimp effect. Intricate folds, like origami, form the pattern. The design includes translucent eggs visible on the shrimp's abdomen. The structure incorporates air, making it much lighter than it appears. These unique features combine traditional embroidery with innovative folding methods to achieve a distinctive and delicate aesthetic.
Dimensions & Packaging
Dimensions: Approximately 5cm x 8.5cm x 3cm
Weight: Approximately 3g
Package: Comes in a luxurious gift box.
Technical Properties: The organza's transparency and rayon embroidery provide both lightness and durability. Extensive embroidery ensures that the soft fabric maintains its shape.
Tags
Art, jewelry, earrings, lightweight, embroidery, sustainable, contemporary, costume jewelry, Wearable art
Production Technology
My design features embroidery with rayon thread on organza, using machine embroidery. I created a pattern by hand and made a paper model. After several trials, I digitized the design on a computer. The factory then embroidered the fabric, which was heat-cut and assembled with adhesive and hand sewing. Bonding the organza was challenging, but rayon stitches resolved this. Extensive embroidery ensures the soft fabric maintains its shape.
Design Challenge
The hardest part of this design was combining the delicacy of organza with the durability of rayon embroidery. Overcoming the challenge of bonding organza involved adding rayon stitches, achieved through extensive prototyping. The project considered historical and modern jewelry techniques, eco-friendly materials, and local production possibilities. Balancing artistic vision with practical constraints required significant research and innovation.
Research
This project is a process of trial and error to design earrings with unique beauty and durability. Various materials and patterns were created, and models of different sizes were tested to find the optimal combination. Prototypes were shown to friends to gather feedback, which helped finalize the design. Through this process, it was learned that patterns and structure significantly impact the durability and beauty of the design. This design combines humor, artistry, and comfort.
Inspiration
The inspiration for this project came from the intricate beauty of marine life, specifically shrimp. I was motivated by the challenge of capturing the delicate and translucent nature of shrimp using traditional embroidery techniques. The design also incorporates elements of origami, adding a unique structural dimension. Research into marine biology and textile manipulation provided the foundation for creating a piece that is both visually striking and technically innovative.
Project Duration
The project started in September 2022 in Fujisawa, Kanagawa, and was completed in December 2022.
Operation Flow
These earrings are very lightweight despite their size, making them comfortable to wear. They combine the softness of organza with the durability of rayon embroidery, ensuring the shape stays intact even with the soft material. The transparency of the earrings brightens the face, and their artistic design brings joy to the wearer. This design offers a delicate and glamorous touch that sets it apart from other earrings.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Sayuka Tanaka, Shrimps earrings, 2024.
Image #2: Photographer Sayuka Tanaka, Shrimps earrings, 2024.
Image #3: Photographer Terukazu Sugino, Shrimps earrings, 2024.
Image #4: Photographer Sayuka Tanaka, Shrimps earrings, 2024.
Image #5: Photographer Sayuka Tanaka, Shrimps earrings, 2024.

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