Mutualistic Symbiosis Mphete by Taylor Chyn is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zodzikongoletsa Competition Category.
BronzeZodzikongoletsa· 2025
Mutualistic Symbiosis Mphete
by Taylor Chyn
Client: Craftsman Colour
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Zodzikongoletsa Category
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About Mutualistic Symbiosis Mphete
Mutualistic Symbiosis ndi mphete yopangidwa kutengera mwambo wa maolala ophatikizana mogwirizana (symbiotic crystals). Kapangidwe kake kamaphatikiza mikanda ya golide wa 18k ndi siliva wa 925, yokhala ndi miyala yachilengedwe yamtengo wapatali. Golide wa 18k amasunga khungu lake loyambirira popanda kukonzedwa pamtunda, zomwe zimasiyana ndi zigawo zowala zomwe zatuluka pamwamba komanso mkati mosalala mwa mphete. Gawo la siliva wa 925 limakongoletsedwa kudzera mu njira yobwerezabwereza yotsuka ndi asidi, kutentha, ndi machiritso apadera kuti liwonetse kuwala kwachilengedwe kwachitsulo chimenechi. Mphete imeneyi ili ndi kukula kwa 14.5 mm kutalika, 14.5 mm mulifupi, ndi 5 mm kuzama. Kapangidwe kake kamasonyeza lingaliro lakuti zolakwika zitha kusandulika mikhalidwe yapadera komanso yosiyana.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
Mutualistic Symbiosis Mphete ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Mutualistic Symbiosis Mphete akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Mutualistic Symbiosis Mphete amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This piece, crafted from 18K gold and 925 silver and adorned with natural gemstones, holds collectible value. Beyond its status as jewelry, it serves as a sanctuary for the soul. Through its unique design and rich symbolism, it not only meets the emotional needs of the wearer but also instills confidence and charm. This ring empowers individuals to transform anxiety into motivation and embrace their imperfections as a source of unique allure.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 14.5mm x 14.5mm x5mm
- Tags
- Ring, Jwellery, Confidence, Beauty, Accessories
- Production Technology
- The texture of 18k gold in 'Mutualistic Symbiosis' reveals its original state, untouched by surface treatment. This starkly contrasts with the polished textures of protruding elements and the smooth inner ring. The 925 silver section employs a burnishing technique, achieved through continual acid washing, calcination, and special treatment, to bring out the inherent brilliance of the silver on the metal surface.
- Research
- In designing Mutualistic Symbiosis, one of the main challenges was balancing the raw, natural textures with the polished elements. The goal was to highlight imperfections without compromising the piece’s overall aesthetic. Achieving this required refining techniques like acid washing and calcination on the 925 silver to enhance its natural brilliance, while ensuring the untreated 18k gold complemented the polished areas. Through careful experimentation, the design successfully conveyed the concept of embracing imperfections as unique qualities.
- Inspiration
- "Mutualistic Symbiosis", a captivating unconventional ring, inspired by symbiotic crystals, symbolizing the unique beauty found even in imperfect natural creations. Set with shimmering gems in both gold and silver bands, it represents the serendipitous harmony where imperfections blend into a new form of beauty.
- Project Duration
- Started in October 2023 and finished in May 2024 in Chongqing, China.
- Operation Flow
- "Mutualistic Symbiosis" not only boasts a unique appearance but also carries profound symbolism and emotional value. Belonging to the "Defect" series of jewelry, each piece draws inspiration from an understanding of perfection, presenting distinctive forms and unique textures. This diversity not only allows individuals to confront their own shortcomings but also fosters an awareness that imperfections are universally present. Embracing and accepting one's flaws, recognizing that these imperfections can also become one's unique traits.
- Team Members
- Taylor Chyn
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