Yi Yu 首饰盒 by Yitan Guo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 限量版設計 Competition Category.

鐵限量版· 2022

Yi Yu 首饰盒

by Yitan Guo

Client: Shenzhen Cuihua Jewelry Company, Ltd

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 限量版 Category

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The Design

About Yi Yu 首饰盒

倚玉係「相依」系列入面嘅一款首饰盒，呢個系列以愛為主題。呢個盒嘅尺寸係90乘90乘45毫米。盒蓋採用花絲鑲嵌工藝製作，呢種係中國非物質文化遺產技藝。盒身同埋飾件都係用拉成0.2毫米嘅S925純銀線手工編織而成，再配以高溫琺瑯同鑲鑽工藝作最後裝飾。啲飾件造型有花朵、蝴蝶、蜻蜓同蟬。每件飾件都可以由盒蓋上面拆卸落嚟，當胸針佩戴。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Yi Yu 首饰盒是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Yi Yu 首饰盒將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Yi Yu 首饰盒因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Interdependence series, a collection of jewel cases based on the theme of love, mainly features a design concept of interdependence and a box cover that integrates with the technique of filigree inlaying, a Chinese intangible cultural heritage. The adornments inspired by flowers, butterflies, dragonflies and cicadas on the cover can be adaptably worn as brooches.
Dimensions & Packaging: 90 mm x 90 mm x 45 mm
Tags: Filigree inlaying technique, exquisite, detachable brooch, multifunctional
Production Technology: It adopts the filigree inlaying, a Chinese intangible cultural heritage. The main body of the box and brooch are hand-woven with S925Silver drawn into 0.2mm fine wire, and are combined with modern techniques such as high-temperature enamel and diamond inlay to integrate Chinese handicraft with modern fashion, creating an overall exquisite and elegant fashion of the jewelry box.
Design Challenge: The technique of filigree inlaying used in this collection combines a variety of traditional Chinese handicraft techniques, and the production process is very complex, including the production of the form, filigree weaving, welding, electroplate, high-temperature enameling, inlay and other steps, which are difficult to be replaced by machinery. The brand of this work still insists on using the most complete and detailed production methods in order to provide the most exquisite and original craftsmanship for its customers.
Research: The four elements of flowers, butterflies, dragonflies and cicadas are selected as detachable decorations because of their connotations related to love. Flowers are associated with women and love in various cultures; butterflies are often seen as a symbol of free love; dragonflies are a symbol of love between lovers; and cicadas are often celebrated in literature as the pursuit of love with life.
Inspiration: This work is inspired by the interdependence between the fauna and flora, and four natural species, namely blossoming flowers, pairing butterflies, dancing dragonflies and cicadas on leaves.
Project Duration: This project was started at the beginning of 2020 and was finished at the end of 2021.
Operation Flow: In addition to containing jewelry, Interdependence jewel case is also a beautifully shaped, good-looking artwork. The decorations on the box covers that are designed based on flowers, butterflies, dragonflies and cicadas can be taken off independently and worn as brooches, so that they can accompany and adorn users on various high-end occasions.
Team Members: Design director: Yitan Guo