Jern Smykker · 2026
Whispers Under Wings Halskjedeanheng
by Sirui Zhu
- A' Design Award i Jern 2026 in Smykker
- CLIENT: Niutopia
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 4,883
- Verification code 1C424013F0 · Verify this award
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About Whispers Under Wings Halskjedeanheng
Whispers Under Wings er et halskjedeanheng formet som en bille. De hule vingene danner et delikat gjennombrutt skall som rommer en liten opphengt alv inni. Når bæreren beveger seg, forskyver den indre alven seg og frembringer en myk, klokkelignende lyd. Anhenget ble utviklet gjennom digital modellering og fremstilt i sølv ved cire perdue-støping, etterfulgt av håndbearbeiding, polering og nøye montering. Smykket måler 20 x 40 x 15 millimeter. Billen brukes som et symbol på beskyttelse, transformasjon og motstandskraft, mens den bevegelige alven antyder skjørhet og fantasi.
About the A' Design Award i Jern
Whispers Under Wings Halskjedeanheng 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. Whispers Under Wings Halskjedeanheng 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. Whispers Under Wings Halskjedeanheng respekteres for sin grundighet og er utformet for å gi forbedringer i livskvalitet som bidrar til å gjøre verden til et bedre sted.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- This pendant reimagines the beetle as a kinetic vessel of enchantment. The hollowed wings form a delicate architectural shell, encasing a suspended sprite that moves freely within. As the wearer moves, the inner fairy gently shifts, producing a clear, bell-like resonance. The design merges sculptural precision with interactive sound, transforming jewelry into a living, sensory experience defined by motion, lightness, and subtle acoustic presence.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 20mm x 40mm x 15mm, silver weight 18.1g
- Tags
- Fairy, Beetle, Necklace, Niutopia
- Production Technology
- The design was developed through digital modeling to precisely define the hollow structure and internal suspension system. Using lost-wax casting, the beetle form was translated into metal while preserving fine openwork details. The inner sprite element was fabricated and integrated through a concealed kinetic mounting. Final processes included hand finishing, polishing, and careful assembly to ensure balanced movement and acoustic clarity.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was developing a hollow structure that could securely contain the inner sprite while allowing it to move freely and produce sound. The internal spacing had to be carefully adjusted to prevent obstruction while maintaining stability. Achieving the right balance between structural strength and visual lightness required multiple prototypes. Special attention was given to suspension, weight distribution, and assembly to ensure both durability and consistent kinetic response.
- Research
- The design was influenced by the forests of Vancouver, where close observation of insects, organic structures, and natural movement sparked imaginative exploration. Sketching and prototyping were used to study how a protective outer form could contain a delicate inner presence. Special attention was given to creating a hollow structure that allows internal movement while maintaining stability. Through iterative testing, the relationship between protection, motion, and sound was refined, resulting in a piece that reflects the quiet vitality and mystery of nature.
- Inspiration
- The design is inspired by the beetle, a symbol of protection, transformation, and resilience. By envisioning the beetle as a living vessel, the piece explores the idea of an inner spirit sheltered within a structured exterior. The suspended sprite represents fragility and imagination, while the hollow wings suggest permeability rather than enclosure. Movement and sound become metaphors for presence, reminding the wearer that life, even when protected, remains dynamic and responsive.
- Project Duration
- The project stated in December 2025 in Vancouver and finished in January 2026.
- Operation Flow
- The pendant comes to life through the wearer’s movement. As the body shifts, the small inner sprite gently moves within the hollow beetle form, creating a soft, bell-like sound. This subtle motion transforms the piece from a static object into a responsive presence. The interaction is intuitive and continuous, allowing the wearer to experience the jewelry not only visually, but through sound and movement.
- Image Credits
- Image#1: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#2: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#3: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#4: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#5: Photographer Sirui Zhu
