Star Map Qalab by Novadays is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Dahabka iyo Xardhanka Competition Category.

BirDahab· 2021

Star Map Qalab

by Novadays

Client: Novadays

Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Dahab Category

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The Design

About Star Map Qalab

Buugga Qoraalkiisa: Star Map waa qalab gudaha loogu talagalay in la muujiyo cirka habeenkii sida uu u ekaa waqti iyo goob la doortay. Qaybta laga sudhay waxay sitaa naqshad qoran oo madow oo ka kooban xiddigaha (constellations), khadadka wareegga, iyo Milky Way, halka godad wareegsan ay matalaan meerayaasha nidaamka qorraxda. Qayb kastaa waxay le'eg tahay 31.75 mm oo ballaadh ah iyo 1.4 mm oo dhumucdeed ah, waxaana laga sameeyay naxaas dahaadhan dahab 14k ah, qalin ah ama dahab casaan ah. Godka dhexe wuxuu hayaa silsiladda, oo la hagaajin karo ilaa 22 inji. Naqshaddu waxay sii haysaa xusuus gaar ah oo qaab joogto ah.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award

Star Map Qalab waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf leh oo la siiyo naqshado wanaagsan oo buuxiya shuruudaha xirfadeed iyo kuwa warshadeed ee laga filayo hal-abuurro si wanaagsan loo naqshadeeyay. Guuleystayaasha Birta waxay muujiyaan xirfad weyn, takhasus sare, fahan khabiir iyo awood hal-abuur oo abuurayaashooda. Star Map Qalab waa hal-abuur la filayo inuu noqdo mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, wax ku ool ah oo cusub. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu isku daraa hab-dhaqannada ugu wanaagsan warshadda wuxuuna leeyahay sifooyin farsamo oo karti leh oo ku xiran aqoon iyo hibo. Dhammaystirkeeda awgeed, Star Map Qalab waa mudan ixtiraam, waxaana loo naqshadeeyay inay keento hagaajin nololeed oo ka caawisa in adduunka laga dhigo meel ka wanaagsan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Each necklace is custom made based on how the night sky looked during an individual's most important life moments. We create a star map based on the purchaser's specified time and location to create a one-of-a-kind necklace just as unique as their cherished moments. In this design, a darkened engraving is used to show the constellations, orbital lines, and Milky Way galaxy, while circular cutouts are used to represent planets within our solar system.
Dimensions & Packaging: The pendant measures 31.75mm in diameter and 1.4mm thick, while the necklace chain is 1.2mm thick and adjustable up to 22 inches.
Tags: necklace, jewelry, pendant, space, stars, astronomy, galaxy, constellations
Production Technology: Our star maps are generated through proprietary software that combines NASA and ESA data with complex mathematical models to generate a precise representation of the night sky. We then modified a PCB mill, used for manufacturing circuit boards in computers, to etch these star maps to an unparalleled level of precision in our industry. Our necklaces are made from durable brass and plated with a choice of 14k gold, sterling silver, or rose gold to ensure they can stay with us throughout our lives.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge in this project was creating a very precise and accurate representation of the night sky and displaying it in a timeless design. The natural world is one of the intrinsically beautiful designs, and I believe the night sky is the greatest of them of all. Being able to capture its beauty and represent it in its entirety proved to be a great challenge that involved a lot of trial and error.
Research: Being a first-mover on a project like this, there was a lot of research that needed to be done. The key research required for this project was to discover the relationship between time, geographical coordinates, and star catalog data. We carefully examined various scientific papers, theses, and standards to identify these relationships. Using the user-input data and catalogs from NASA and ESA, we were able to generate precise star maps and compare their accuracy to the tools astronomers use.
Inspiration: This jewelry offers a unique way to connect with the most important moments in our lives. I'm fascinated by the idea that "the stars aligned" on our most memorable moments in life, and I think others are, too. By capturing that moment when "the stars aligned" and etching it into a piece of jewelry, this product serves as a lasting reminder of life's finest moments.
Project Duration: That project started in March 2020 and finished in December 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States of America
Operation Flow: In this pendant, a hole, representing the center of the sky, is used to thread the necklace chain through. The necklace chain contains a ball and needle clasp that allows the user to wear the necklace at any length they desire.
Patents: Copyrights belong to ScribnerX LLC, d.b.a. Novadays, 2021.
Team Members: Austin Scribner
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer soona co, Star Map Necklace #1, 2021.
Image #2: Photographer soona co, Star Map Necklace #2, 2021.
Image #3: Photographer soona co, Star Map Necklace #3, 2021.
Image #4: Photographer soona co, Star Map Necklace #4, 2021.
Image #5: Photographer soona co, Star Map Necklace #5, 2020.