Moshabak Mphete by Sanaz Vazifeh Doost is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zodzikongoletsa Competition Category.

ChitsuloZodzikongoletsa· 2021

Moshabak Mphete

by Sanaz Vazifeh Doost

Client: Sanaz Doost

Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award Winner in Zodzikongoletsa Category

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The Design

About Moshabak Mphete

Moshabak ndi mphete yopangidwa mwa kutengera zitsulo za sikirini zokongoletsedwa za makoma a nyumba zakale za ku Persia. Mphete imavalidwa pachala ndipo imatembenuzidwa kuyang'ana kuwala, kotero kuti mapangidwe otseguka amagwetsa mithunzi ndi zithunzi pamanja. Mapangidwe ake ndi ofanana komanso opepuka. Zokongoletsa zopangidwa mokoma pamphepete zonse ziwiri zimapumira pa zala zoyandikana kuti zikhale zabwino komanso zosavuta kuvala. Mapangidwe adawululidwa pogwiritsa ntchito mapulogalamu a masiku ano a 3D, kenako adasindikizidwa pogwiritsa ntchito phula, ndipo pamapeto pake adasungunulidwa m'golide wachikaso wa 18 karat wokhala ndi kuwala kwabwino ngati galasi. Mitundu ya rose gold ndi siliva nayonso imapangidwa.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award

Moshabak Mphete ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino omwe amakwaniritsa zofunika za akatswiri ndi za makampani zomwe zimayembekezeka kuchokera ku zolengedwa zopangidwa bwino. Opambana a Chitsulo amaonetsa luso lalikulu, ukatswiri wapamwamba, kumvetsetsa kwa akatswiri ndi mphamvu yolenga ya opanga awo. Moshabak Mphete akuyembekezeka kukhala cholengedwa choyamikiridwa kwambiri, chosirira ndi chokondedwa chomwe ndi chothandiza ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a makampani ndipo ali ndi makhalidwe a ukadaulo oyenerera olumikizidwa ndi chidziwitso ndi luso. Moshabak Mphete amalemekezedwa chifukwa cha kusamala kwake ndipo anapangidwa kuti apereke kukonza kwa moyo kumene kumathandiza kusandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Moshabak ring encourages the user to play with it by rotating it against the light & sunlight while wearing it, to create stunning shadow and patterns on the hand. The user will have a ring which creates a mesmerizing light show on her hand.This ring is not a regular piece, it's an art to wear with the eye-catching manifest.It is well balanced, not heavy, and it also has ergonomically designed arches on both sides to sits perfectly on other fingers, which makes it super comfortable to wear.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 55mm X Depth 10 mm X Height 50mm
Ring size: 7
Tags: jewelry, design, rings, light, jewelry with meanings, Lightshow, Shadow, gold ring, 3d design
Production Technology: I used 3D Jewelry software (Rhino) to design this ring, then it was printed with a 3D printer on nylon as a prototype to make sure it fits well, then 3D printed on wax and then casted with 18K Yellow gold. this ring has high mirror polished finish. it has made with 18k yellow gold but it also has different versions in rose gold and silver.
Design Challenge: The most challenging part was to choose an appropriate depth to create the exact shadow and pattern on hand which I wanted. also it was hard to make the piece light weight, balanced and comfortable at the same time. my background in industrial design helped me a lot to create an ergonomic piece which is comfortable to wear.
Research: I first started from researching, reading and understanding the Philosophy, meanings and history behind this architectural element by using internet, books, videos. This project connected me more to my memories, roots and my homeland. I wanted to express my sweetest childhood memories which was dancing and playing through the beautiful lights which this architectural elements made in Persian houses.I wanted to create a piece of jewelry from a sweet childhood memory which is common among Persians.

Moshabak had a huge role in Persian ancient architecture used as a decorative element.
Inspiration: Moshabak ring was inspired by my childhood memories. Moshabak is the Persian word for reticular, which was a typical architectural element in walls and windows of old Perisan house.This geometric lattice element was a decorative artform with a complex geometric patterns.The reflection of light through this architectural element created a mesmerizing atmosphere in houses.I remember my grandfather’s house, while sunshine bathed the Persian carpets and I was dancing through that magic light show.
Project Duration: The project started in august 2020 in Toronto/Canada and finished in the end of 2020 in Toronto/Canada.
Operation Flow: this ring is comfortable and ergonomic which makes it easy to wear.The user can interact and play with the ring by facing it through the light in-order to make mesmerizing light/pattern show on her hand.
Image Credits: Paul Ambtman