Mutualistic Symbiosis Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Òrùka by Taylor Chyn

Mutualistic Symbiosis Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Òrùka by Taylor Chyn is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun Ọ̀ṣọ́ Ara Competition Category.

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Mutualistic Symbiosis Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Òrùka

by Taylor Chyn

Client: Craftsman Colour

Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Ohun Ọ̀ṣọ́ Ara Category

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The Design

About Mutualistic Symbiosis Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Òrùka

Ọ̀rọ̀ Ìwé: Mutualistic Symbiosis jẹ́ òrùka tí a ṣe pẹ̀lú ìmísí láti inú kristali afọwọ́sowọ́pọ̀ (symbiotic crystals). Ìtumọ̀ rẹ̀ ń so wúrà 18k àti fàdákà 925 pọ̀ pẹ̀lú àwọn òkúta iyebíye àdánidá tí a gbìn sí i. Wúrà 18k náà ń pa ìrísí àdánidá rẹ̀ mọ́ láìní ìtọ́jú orí ilẹ̀ rẹ̀, èyí tí ó yàtọ̀ pátápátá sí àwọn ẹ̀yà tí ó yọ jáde tí a dán, àti inú òrùka náà tí ó dán jáde. Apá fàdákà 925 ni a ń dán nípasẹ̀ ìwẹ̀ acid léraléra, sísun (calcination) àti ìtọ́jú pàtàkì kí ìtànṣán àdánidá irin náà lè fara hàn. Òrùka náà ní ìwọ̀n 14.5 mm ní 14.5 mm ní 5 mm. Àpẹẹrẹ rẹ̀ ń fi èrò hàn pé àìpé lè di ànímọ́ àrà ọ̀tọ̀.

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award

Mutualistic Symbiosis Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Òrùka jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Mutualistic Symbiosis Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Òrùka yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Mutualistic Symbiosis Iṣẹ́ Àkọ́kọ́: Òrùka ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.

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