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Dhvaja Halskjede by Bowie Wong

Dhvaja Halskjede by Bowie Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award i Jern in Smykkedesign Competition Category.


JernSmykker· 2024

Dhvaja Halskjede

by Bowie Wong

Client: Bowie Wong

A' Design Award i Jern Winner in Smykker Category

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The Design

About Dhvaja Halskjede

Dhvaja er et halskjede som kan åpnes for å oppbevare små minner. Formen er inspirert av dhvaja, et av de åtte lykkebringende symbolene i buddhismen, som representerer seier og kraften til å overvinne det onde. Halskjedet er laget av 18 karat gull og ferdigstilt med speilpolering og perlekantshåndverk. To hoveddeler utgjør smykket: en dekorativ dhvaja og en forseglet beholder. Dhvaja-en vris forsiktig for å løsne den fra kjedet, slik at gjenstander som en hårlokk, skrifttekster eller brev kan plasseres inni. Den vanntette utformingen gjør det mulig å bruke smykket over lang tid.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Jern

Dhvaja Halskjede er vinner av A' Design Award i Jern, en prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles gode design som oppfyller de profesjonelle og industrielle kravene man forventer av veldesignede skaperverk. Jernvinnere viser stor dyktighet, høy spesialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapasitet hos skaperne. Dhvaja Halskjede forventes å være et høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt skaperverk som er praktisk og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer bransjens beste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaper knyttet til kunnskap og talent. Dhvaja Halskjede respekteres for sin grundighet og er utformet for å gi forbedringer i livskvalitet som bidrar til å gjøre verden til et bedre sted.

Behind the Design

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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

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