Infinity Vessel 可穿戴艺术皇冠 by Sini Majuri is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 银奖 in 美术与艺术装置设计 Competition Category.

银美术· 2023

Infinity Vessel 可穿戴艺术皇冠

by Sini Majuri

Client: Infinity Vessel

A' Design Award 银奖 Winner in 美术 Category

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The Design

About Infinity Vessel 可穿戴艺术皇冠

《无限容器》是一件以可穿戴艺术形式呈现的玻璃皇冠。每一顶皇冠均为量身定制,因此只能契合唯一佩戴者的头部。通过3D扫描精确记录头部形态,随后以传统工艺、口吹玻璃技法成型。每一件作品都具备独一无二的特质,平均尺寸为25 x 25 x 25厘米。选用玻璃这一材质,既因其脆弱又坚韧的双重特性,也因光线穿透материала时所呈现的独特效果。这顶皇冠映照出佩戴者的个体独特性。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 银奖

Infinity Vessel 可穿戴艺术皇冠是 A' Design Award 银奖得主，这是授予顶级、华美而令人印象深刻的设计的极为崇高的认可。银奖得主是极其卓越、极具创造力的作品，展现出其设计师杰出的专业技能、才华与敏锐。预计Infinity Vessel 可穿戴艺术皇冠将成为一件出色的典范之作，兼具非凡的专业性与深刻的创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 银奖的设计是一项备受瞩目、令人钦佩的发明，造福并拓展艺术、科学、设计和技术的边界。Infinity Vessel 可穿戴艺术皇冠是一件令人羡慕的创作，它唤起渴望，带来积极的情感，并激发惊叹与赞叹。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: A glass crown embodies the value and uniqueness of an individual. Each piece fits only its wearer, because the human head is always uniquely shaped. The crown boldly mixes Haute couture fashion and glass, which are foreign to others.

The personalized piece of jewelry also has a deep philosophical background. Power structures are transparent and can be broken. The crown takes a stand on how sensitive and strong a person is at the same time.
Dimensions & Packaging: Every piece is made to measure. The average measures are 25 x 25 x 25 cm
Tags: glass, crown, scandinavian design, nordic
Production Technology: The project is a combination of traditional glass-blowing techniques with modern technology. The crown is made-to-measure, ensuring that it fits perfectly on the head of its wearer. This is achieved by using 3D-scanning technology to create an exact digital replica of the wearer's head.

The Glass Crown celebrates the beauty and individuality of the person who wears it.
Design Challenge: Glass as a material has long been associated with fragility and strength. It is a medium that can be fragile and delicate, yet at the same time, it is able to withstand intense pressure and is incredibly strong. These seemingly conflicting properties are what make glass such a fascinating material and why it has been used in art and design for centuries.

Glass as the primary material is symbolic of both the fragility and strength of the wearer. The delicate and intricate nature of the mouth-blown glass represents the delicate and unique qualities of the individual, while the strength and durability of the material symbolize the resilience and determination of the person. The combination of these seemingly conflicting properties is what makes the Glass Crown such a powerful representation of the individual and their qualities.

The Glass Crown also symbolizes the transparency and clarity of the wearer's intentions and character. Glass allows light to pass through it, representing the openness and honesty of the individual. This makes the Glass Crown a symbol of the wearer's integrity and their commitment to living a life of transparency and authenticity.
Research: The Glass Crown is designed to fit only the head of its wearer and is a representation of individuality and uniqueness. The symbolism of the crown has been a subject of interest for centuries, with the crown often representing power, authority, and prestige.
Inspiration: The Glass Crown is made from mouth-blown glass, each crown is inspired by the individuality of its wearer. The use of this traditional method of glass-blowing ensures that each crown is one of a kind, with its own unique characteristics and nuances. The crown is designed to fit only the head of its wearer, further emphasizing the idea of individuality and the unique

Glass as a material in the Glass Crown is a powerful symbol of the individual's fragility and strength, transparency and honesty, and resilience and determination. The combination of traditional glass-blowing techniques and modern technology enhances the symbolism of the piece and makes the Glass Crown a remarkable work of wearable art that celebrates the individuality and uniqueness of the person who wears it.
Project Duration: Glass crowns are exhibited at the New York Fashion Week 2023
Operation Flow: The operation and flow of the Glass Crown is a blend of traditional techniques and modern technology. The process starts with the creation of a 3D scan of the wearer's head, which is used to create an exact digital replica of the individual's unique head shape. This replica is then used to custom design the Glass Crown, taking into account the contours and dimensions of the head.

The finished crown is then thoroughly tested to ensure that it is comfortable to wear and fits perfectly on the head. The flow of the Glass Crown process is a testament to the combination of traditional techniques and modern technology, resulting in a unique and beautiful piece that celebrates the individuality of the wearer.
Patents: Sini Majuri and Marja Hepo-aho
Team Members: Sini Majuri
Image Credits: Juha-Matti Vahdersalo