Morning Butterly Kofehy Sofina, Kavina by Wonhee Kim

Morning Butterly Kofehy Sofina, Kavina by Wonhee Kim is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Vy in Famolavolana Firavaka Competition Category.

VyFiravaka· 2020

Morning Butterly Kofehy Sofina, Kavina

by Wonhee Kim

A' Design Award Vy Winner in Firavaka Category

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The Design

About Morning Butterly Kofehy Sofina, Kavina

Ny Morning Butterfly dia andiana kofehy sofina sy kavina nahazoana aingam-panahy avy amin'ny lolo manidina mamakivaky ny zavona amin'ny marainan'ny andro. Ny vatan'ny lolo dia natao volamena mavo mangatsakatsaka (rose gold), fa ireo ampahany hafa kosa dia natao amin'ny volamena fotsy. Vato Rhodolite endrika voasary sy melee no mipetraka eo amin'ny elatra, ary diamondra amin'ny habe isan-karazany no nametrahana teny amin'ny lalana mihodinkodina (spiral). Ny fanjaitra manohitra ny kofehy sofina dia mihazona azy io mafy sy ampahalalahana eo amin'ny toerany. Ny vatan'ny lolo dia mamorona lalam-by, ka afaka mihetsika malalaka ny elatra ary maneho ny fanidinana mavitrika. Ny vodivary voninkazo dia manao ny asan'ny fantsika mampihodina, mamela ny spiral sy ny rojo hihodinkodina. Vato moonstone endrika voasary voapetraka amin'ny bezel dia maneho ny zavona manjavozavo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Vy

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Vy ny famolavolana Morning Butterly Kofehy Sofina, Kavina, fankasitrahana malaza omena ny famolavolana tsara izay mahafeno ny fepetra ara-barotra sy ara-indostria andrasana amin'ny famoronana natao tsara. Ny mpandresy Vy dia mampiseho fahaiza-manao lehibe, fahaizana manokana ambony, fahatakarana manam-pahaizana ary fahaizana mamorona an'ireo mpamorona azy. Andrasana ho famoronana ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana izay azo ampiharina sady vaovao ny famolavolana Morning Butterly Kofehy Sofina, Kavina. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Vy ity dia mampiray ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny indostria ary manana toetra ara-teknika mahomby mifandray amin'ny fahalalana sy ny talenta. Ny famolavolana Morning Butterly Kofehy Sofina, Kavina dia hajaina noho ny fitandremany ary natao hanome fanatsarana ny kalitaon'ny fiainana izay manampy hahatonga ny tontolo ho toerana tsara kokoa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: There are several unique features incorporated into this design when it was created. The designer incorporated an ear post into the design to ensure they fit securely to the ear, also allowing the ear cuff to feel comfortable. The rail is designed on the body of the butterfly to allow the wings movement and the illusion of active flying. Finally, the design was created and specifically set the spiral with diamonds, giving the piece graceful movement and a whimsical look.
Dimensions & Packaging: Ear Cuff: 34mm x 22mm x 160mm
Earring: 30mm x 30mm x 94mm
Tags: Creative, Jewelry, CAD, Butterfly, Gold, Rhodolite, Moonstone, Diamond
Production Technology: Both pieces were created in Matrix. The body of the butterfly is cast in rose gold and the remaining parts are created in white gold. The stones on the butterfly are pear shaped and Rhodolite melee, with various sized diamonds on the spiral portion. Both pieces incorporate chains and bezel set pear shaped moonstones, representing the misty haze.
Design Challenge: The most challenging part of this piece was transforming my vision into a wearable piece, that also represents specific shapes of a butterfly. It was also very challenging to incorporate movement into my ear cuff design concept and idea. My final challenge was to create a piece that was both active, functional, and comfortable. I feel that I overcame this challenge by creating piece that clearly communicated my vision, incorporated movement, and is comfortable to wear.
Research: My research began first by observing and understanding a shape of butterflies and movement. After I understood the shape and movement, I then researched how to incorporate and design a piece that is intricate, classic, fine, and balanced. Also, because there are very few ear cuff displays available as a reference, I had to design and create my own custom stand for this piece. I researched everything using online resources.
Inspiration: I was inspired to create this piece after listening to the song, Pink Butterfly, composed by Marco Martini. The music gave me the inspiration of a butterfly flying in the early morning, in a foggy mist during sunrise. This beautiful vision inspired me to design a set of ear cuffs, both have a butterfly flying on top of the ear with moving wings. Based on my vision, this earring design represents the butterflies flying on top of a flower with a moving spiral, representing the whimsical mist.
Project Duration: The project was designed and completed in February 2020 in Carlsbad, CA, USA.
Operation Flow: The cuff is connected to the earring back by soldering the chain to the post, ensuring the 6mm diamond stud is secure to the ear. The chain incorporated in the design, makes the piece more versatile both in design and style. The body of the butterfly is created in two parts, the rail and the cap. The back of the butterfly wing moves freely and comfortably inside the rail and with the body capped by soldering. The earring portion has a flower with the pistil that works as a rivet, allowing the spiral and chains to spin and move.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Wonhee Kim, 2020
Image Credits: Image #1: Wonhee Kim, 2020
Image #2: Wonhee Kim, 2020
Image #3: Wonhee Kim, 2020
Image #4: Wonhee Kim, 2020
Image #5: Wonhee Kim, 2020