Mutualistic Symbiosis Mama by Taylor Chyn

Mutualistic Symbiosis Mama by Taylor Chyn is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Apamemea in Mamanu Mea Teuteuga Competition Category.

ApamemeaMea Teuteuga· 2025

Mutualistic Symbiosis Mama

by Taylor Chyn

Client: Craftsman Colour

A' Design Award Apamemea Winner in Mea Teuteuga Category

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The Design

About Mutualistic Symbiosis Mama

Mutualistic Symbiosis o se mama na fa'aosofia mai tioata fefa'atasa'i. O le mamanu e tu'ufa'atasia ai 'auro 18k ma siliva 925 fa'apipi'i i ma'a fa'anatura taua. O le 'auro 18k e tumau lona foliga mataoto e aunoa ma se togafitiga i luga, lea e fa'afeagai ma vaega mafolafola-lei ma fa'atūina ese fa'apea fo'i ma le mama lamolemole i totonu. O le vaega siliva 925 e fa'amamāina e ala i le toe fa'atino pea o le fufuluina i le vai gasa, fa'avevela ma togafitiga fa'apitoa e fa'aalia ai le pupula fa'anatura o le u'amea. O le mama e fua i le 14.5 mm i le 14.5 mm i le 5 mm. O le foliga e fa'aalia ai le manatu e faapea o mea le atoatoa e mafai ona avea ma uiga tulaga ese ma tāua.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Apamemea

O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Mutualistic Symbiosis Mama, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Mutualistic Symbiosis Mama e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. Mutualistic Symbiosis Mama e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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