Dhvaja Halskette by Bowie Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award an Eisen in Schmuckdesign Competition Category.

EisenSchmuck· 2024

Dhvaja Halskette

by Bowie Wong

Client: Bowie Wong

A' Design Award an Eisen Winner in Schmuck Category

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The Design

About Dhvaja Halskette

Dhvaja ass eng Halskette, déi opgemaach ka ginn, fir kleng Erënnerungsstécker opzebewahren. D'Form ass inspiréiert vum Dhvaja, engem vun den Aacht Glécksbréngende Symboler vum Buddhismus, deen fir de Sieg an d'Kraaft steet, d'Béist ze iwwerwannen. D'Halskette ass aus 18k Gold gemaach a mat Spigelpolitur an Perlekant-Handwierk verschéinert. Zwee Haaptdeeler bilden d'Stéck: en dekorative Dhvaja an e verschlossene Container. De Dhvaja gëtt liicht gedréint, fir en vun der Kette ze léisen, sou datt Saachen wéi eng Hoarloocke, Schrëften oder Bréiwer dran gestach kënne ginn. Den waasserdichten Design erlaabt en laangfristegt Droen.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Eisen

Dhvaja Halskette ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Eisen, enger prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un gutt Designe vergi gëtt, déi déi professionell an industriell Ufuerderunge erfëllen, déi vu gutt gestaltene Kreatioune erwaart ginn. Eisen-Gewënner weisen déi grouss Fäegkeet, déi héich Spezialiséierung, dat Expertewëssen an d'kreativ Kapazitéit vun hire Schëpfer. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Dhvaja Halskette eng héich geschätzt, bewonnert a beléifte Kreatioun ass, déi praktesch an innovativ ass. Dëst mam Eisen ausgezeechent Design integréiert déi beschte Praktike vun der Industrie a huet kompetent technesch Eegeschaften, déi mat Know-how an Talent verbonne sinn. Dhvaja Halskette gëtt fir seng Grëndlechkeet respektéiert a ass gestalt, d'Liewensqualitéit ze verbesseren an ze hëllefen, d'Welt zu enger besserer Plaz ze maachen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Firstly, drawing inspiration from the dhvaja in the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism adds deep cultural significance, symbolizing victory and the power to overcome evil. Secondly, the necklace incorporates modern and sleek design techniques, showcasing a fashionable and delicate style that meets the aesthetic needs of modern individuals. Furthermore, the necklace's ability to open up allows for the storage of sentimental items or texts, providing a special way for people to keep them safe.
Dimensions & Packaging: Size: High 27.4mm wide 8.2mm
Weight: 6 grams
Tags: Dhvaja, Auspicious symbols, Memorabilia, Jewelry design, Container necklace, Waterproof design, Decorative functional necklace
Production Technology: Techniques: Mirror polishing, beaded edge craftsmanship
Material: 18k gold
Design Challenge: The challenge lies in the intricate and elaborate nature of the original form of the dhvaja, requiring the designer to express it in a minimalist way without losing its essence. In the iterative process, constant decision-making and evaluation were necessary, making it a challenging balance to maintain.
Research: This piece represents a profound exploration of Buddhist culture, auspicious symbols, and personal memorabilia preservation methods. The designer employed modern design approaches, combined with innovative craftsmanship techniques, for prototyping and testing.
Inspiration: The design inspiration for this necklace comes from the dhvaja among the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism. The designer used modern and simple techniques to create this necklace that can be opened and used to store items. It is typically used to hold items of significance, such as a baby's first hair, umbilical cord, or to store scriptures and letters. The necklace features a waterproof design for long-term wear.
Project Duration: Design Start Time: March 2018
Design Completion Time: July 2018
Operation Flow: This necklace is exquisitely simple. It consists mainly of two parts: a decorative dhvaja and an openable container. Users simply need to gently rotate the dhvaja to detach it from the necklace chain to access or store items. Additionally, the container seals tightly to ensure the safety and confidentiality of the stored items.
The designer hopes to bring a vision of a bright future to everyone by incorporating this auspicious element, where all good wishes lead to victory.
Patents: Patent No.: ZL2021 30721981.X
Team Members: Bowie Wong
Image Credits: Photo and video credits@Bowie Wong