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Star Map هار by Novadays

Star Map هار by Novadays is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award آہنی انعام in زیورات ڈیزائن Competition Category.


لوہازیورات· 2021

Star Map هار

by Novadays

Client: Novadays

A' Design Award آہنی انعام Winner in زیورات Category

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The Design

About Star Map هار

اسٹار میپ ایک مخصوص طلب کے مطابق بنایا گیا هار ہے جو رات کے آسمان کو اُسی طرح دکھاتا ہے جیسا وہ کسی منتخب وقت اور مقام پر نظر آیا تھا۔ اس کے لاکٹ پر ستاروں کے جھرمٹوں، مداری خطوط اور کہکشاںِ ملکی وے کی گہری کندہ کاری کی گئی ہے، جبکہ گول کٹ آؤٹ نظامِ شمسی کے سیاروں کی نمائندگی کرتے ہیں۔ ہر لاکٹ کا قطر 31.75 ملی میٹر اور موٹائی 1.4 ملی میٹر ہے، اور یہ پیتل سے بنا ہوا ہے جس پر 14 قیراط سونے، خالص چاندی (اسٹرلنگ سلور) یا روز گولڈ کی ملمع کاری کی گئی ہے۔ درمیان میں موجود ایک سوراخ زنجیر کو تھامتا ہے، جسے 22 انچ تک ایڈجسٹ کیا جا سکتا ہے۔ یہ ڈیزائن ایک ذاتی لمحے کو دیرپا شکل میں محفوظ رکھتا ہے۔

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award آہنی انعام

Star Map هار A' Design Award آہنی انعام کا فاتح ہے، جو ان اچھے ڈیزائنز کو دیا جانے والا باوقار اعتراف ہے جو اچھی طرح ڈیزائن کی گئی تخلیقات سے متوقع پیشہ ورانہ اور صنعتی تقاضوں کو پورا کرتے ہیں۔ آہنی انعام کے فاتحین اپنے تخلیق کاروں کی عظیم مہارت، اعلیٰ تخصص، ماہرانہ فہم اور تخلیقی صلاحیت کو ظاہر کرتے ہیں۔ Star Map هار سے توقع کی جاتی ہے کہ وہ ایک نہایت قدر کی جانے والی، سراہی جانے والی اور عزیز تخلیق ہوگا جو عملی اور جدید ہے۔ A' Design Award آہنی انعام جیتنے والا یہ ڈیزائن صنعت کے بہترین طریقوں کو یکجا کرتا ہے اور مہارت اور ہنر سے جڑی ہوئی قابل تکنیکی خصوصیات رکھتا ہے۔ Star Map هار اپنی باریک بینی کی وجہ سے قابل احترام ہے اور معیار زندگی کی ایسی بہتری فراہم کرنے کے لیے ڈیزائن کیا گیا ہے جو دنیا کو ایک بہتر جگہ بنانے میں مدد دیتی ہے۔

Behind the Design

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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.

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