Bakal Alahas · 2020
Morning Butterly Ear Cuff, Hikaw
by Wonhee Kim
- A' Design Award na Bakal 2020 in Alahas
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 13,614
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About Morning Butterly Ear Cuff, Hikaw
Ang Morning Butterfly ay isang set ng ear cuffs at hikaw na inspirasyon ng isang paru-parong lumilipad sa hamog ng maagang umaga. Ang katawan ng paru-paro ay hinulma gamit ang rose gold, habang ang natitirang bahagi ay gawa sa white gold. Mga pear-shaped at melee na batong Rhodolite ang nakapatong sa mga pakpak, at mga diamante ng iba't ibang laki ang nakaset sa tabi ng isang spiral. Isang ear post ang humahawak sa ear cuff nang matatag at komportable sa lugar nito. Ang katawan ng paru-paro ay bumubuo ng isang rail, kaya ang mga pakpak ay malayang gumagalaw at nagbibigay-diin sa aktibong paglipad. Isang pistil ng bulaklak ang gumaganap bilang rivet, na nagpapahintulot sa spiral at mga chain na umikot. Ang mga bezel-set na pear-shaped na moonstone ay kumakatawan sa maulap na hamog.
About the A' Design Award na Bakal
Ang Morning Butterly Ear Cuff, Hikaw ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bakal, isang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga mahuhusay na disenyong tumutugon sa mga propesyonal at pang-industriyang kinakailangang inaasahan sa mga mahusay na pagkakadisenyong likha. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bakal ay nagpapakita ng dakilang husay, mataas na espesyalisasyon, dalubhasang pag-unawa at kakayahang malikhain ng kanilang mga lumikha. Inaasahang ang Morning Butterly Ear Cuff, Hikaw ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na likhang praktikal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bakal ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan ng industriya at may mahuhusay na katangiang teknikal na may kasamang kaalaman at talento. Ang Morning Butterly Ear Cuff, Hikaw ay iginagalang dahil sa kaingatan nito at idinisenyo upang maghatid ng mga pagpapabuti sa kalidad ng buhay na tumutulong gawing mas mabuting lugar ang mundo.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- There are several unique features incorporated into this design when it was created. The designer incorporated an ear post into the design to ensure they fit securely to the ear, also allowing the ear cuff to feel comfortable. The rail is designed on the body of the butterfly to allow the wings movement and the illusion of active flying. Finally, the design was created and specifically set the spiral with diamonds, giving the piece graceful movement and a whimsical look.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Ear Cuff: 34mm x 22mm x 160mm
Earring: 30mm x 30mm x 94mm - Tags
- Creative, Jewelry, CAD, Butterfly, Gold, Rhodolite, Moonstone, Diamond
- Production Technology
- Both pieces were created in Matrix. The body of the butterfly is cast in rose gold and the remaining parts are created in white gold. The stones on the butterfly are pear shaped and Rhodolite melee, with various sized diamonds on the spiral portion. Both pieces incorporate chains and bezel set pear shaped moonstones, representing the misty haze.
- Design Challenge
- The most challenging part of this piece was transforming my vision into a wearable piece, that also represents specific shapes of a butterfly. It was also very challenging to incorporate movement into my ear cuff design concept and idea. My final challenge was to create a piece that was both active, functional, and comfortable. I feel that I overcame this challenge by creating piece that clearly communicated my vision, incorporated movement, and is comfortable to wear.
- Research
- My research began first by observing and understanding a shape of butterflies and movement. After I understood the shape and movement, I then researched how to incorporate and design a piece that is intricate, classic, fine, and balanced. Also, because there are very few ear cuff displays available as a reference, I had to design and create my own custom stand for this piece. I researched everything using online resources.
- Inspiration
- I was inspired to create this piece after listening to the song, Pink Butterfly, composed by Marco Martini. The music gave me the inspiration of a butterfly flying in the early morning, in a foggy mist during sunrise. This beautiful vision inspired me to design a set of ear cuffs, both have a butterfly flying on top of the ear with moving wings. Based on my vision, this earring design represents the butterflies flying on top of a flower with a moving spiral, representing the whimsical mist.
- Project Duration
- The project was designed and completed in February 2020 in Carlsbad, CA, USA.
- Operation Flow
- The cuff is connected to the earring back by soldering the chain to the post, ensuring the 6mm diamond stud is secure to the ear. The chain incorporated in the design, makes the piece more versatile both in design and style. The body of the butterfly is created in two parts, the rail and the cap. The back of the butterfly wing moves freely and comfortably inside the rail and with the body capped by soldering. The earring portion has a flower with the pistil that works as a rivet, allowing the spiral and chains to spin and move.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Wonhee Kim, 2020
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Wonhee Kim, 2020
Image #2: Wonhee Kim, 2020
Image #3: Wonhee Kim, 2020
Image #4: Wonhee Kim, 2020
Image #5: Wonhee Kim, 2020
