Theodora O Colar Multifuncional by Frida Hulten

Theodora O Colar Multifuncional by Frida Hulten is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2018 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design de Joalharia Competition Category.

BronzeJoalharia· 2018

Theodora O Colar Multifuncional

by Frida Hulten

Client: Frida Hulten

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Joalharia Category

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The Design

About Theodora O Colar Multifuncional

Frida Hulten queria que o usuário desfrutasse de dois looks bem diferentes em um colar. Ela considerou todas as partes do pescoço e torso, concentrando-se nas costas. O resultado é um colar que pode ser usado de trás para frente. Criado em um torso de poliestireno, o colar é moldado para se ajustar ao pescoço do usuário. Possui proporções exatas para que a peça sempre caia corretamente.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Theodora O Colar Multifuncional conquistou o A' Design Award de Bronze, um reconhecimento altamente prestigiado atribuído a designs notáveis que se distinguem pela criatividade, engenho e perspicácia. Os vencedores do Bronze são artefactos amplamente habilidosos e surpreendentemente criativos que comprovam a vasta experiência, imaginação e capacidade de iniciativa dos seus designers. Espera-se que Theodora O Colar Multifuncional seja um objeto muito considerado, admirado e estimado, notavelmente profissional e inovador. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Bronze incorpora as melhores práticas em arte, ciência, design e tecnologia e é excelente pela sua atenção ao detalhe. Theodora O Colar Multifuncional satisfaz esplendidamente necessidades, toca desejos, encanta sentimentos e desperta curiosidade.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This necklace can be worn back to front. I wanted the wearer to be able to enjoy two quite different looks. I tried to carefully consider all parts of the neck and torso, especially the back.
Dimensions & Packaging: Measures 42cm around the neck.
4-5cm wide on the sides.
The shorter front is 21cm long.
The longer front is 35cm long.
Tags: Lapis Lazuli, bespoke adornment, handmade jewellery, handmade jewelry, wearable art, 2-in-1 necklace, semiprecious stones
Production Technology: Made by my hands using; Lapis Lazuli, Glass Beads, Swarovski, Turquoise, Brass Beads, Antique Copper Chain, Antique Brass Chain, Brass Ring and a Gold-plated Feather.
This piece took me 21 hours to complete. I created it on top of a polystyrene torso so that my design can drape around the neck and follow the curves.
Design Challenge: This piece was not only difficult to make because of detailed construction and hours spent. I had to also consider the curves around the neck, so that the piece falls, sits and drapes perfectly.
Research: Theodora was a strong powerful Woman, an Empress of the Byzantine Empire and wife to Justinian I who reigned 527–565.
I chose to use the semiprecious stone Lapis Lazuli as it is an ancient favorite by especially the Egyptian Kings and Queens.
Inspiration: To best describe my inspiration I would say it has a Byzantine body, an African heart and a Native American spirit.
I wanted to create a necklace that could be worn back to front.
Project Duration: This piece was created in Stockholm during January 2016.
Operation Flow: The necklace can simply be worn back to front for two different looks.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Frida Hulten, 2016.
Image Credits: All images: Photographer Helen Karlsson, 2018.