Dezeen Sc،ol S،ws: for this roundup of student projects, we’ve picked six jewellery designs featured in Dezeen Sc،ol S،ws that have additional functions.
These jewellery, silversmithing and ،uct design students have created a variety of jewellery that aim to support mental and physical health as well as pieces that foster a connection between humans and nature.
This roundup of projects includes a collection of jewellery that serves as a barrier a،nst surveillance technology and hearing aids that are designed to be worn as an accessory.
The selection of projects comes from ،uct design, jewellery design and silversmithing courses at international ins،utions including Sheffield Hallam University, University for the Creative Arts, Middle، University, Glasgow Sc،ol of Art and Lucerne Sc،ol of Art and Design.
The Anxiety Relief Set by Yijia He
Jewellery materials and design student Yijia He created a collection of jewellery pieces that aim to reduce feelings of anxiety, confronting the rise of mental health issues due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Informed by traditional Chinese rituals, the pieces are designed to connect with users, integrating them into the fabric of the artwork.
“Combining my design sensibilities and cultural background I propose ways to relieve anxiety, loneliness and feelings of self-isolation,” said He.
“My work is performative and aims to break the boundaries of jewellery design and thus allow the work to interact with the audience and make the process part of the work.”
Student: Yijia He
Sc،ol: Sheffield Hallam University
Course: Jewellery Materials and Design
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Privacy To Go: Disruptive Jewellery by Laura Desch
Criticising the invasive nature of modern surveillance systems, jewellery design student Laura Desch developed a collection that creates a barrier a،nst ، recognition technology.
Desch aims to encourage confidence in public ،es, giving users the power to control their privacy.
“The jewellery plays with self-perception and other’s perceptions and the absurdity that underlies the surveillance system, identification and cl،ification of individuals,” said Desch.
“When worn on the ،y, the series of objects develop an eman،tory character. This performative jewellery generates a disruption in di،al presence and allows the wearer to re،n control of their private sphere in what is an increasingly monitored public world.”
Student: Laura Desch
Sc،ol: Lucerne Sc،ol of Art and Design
Course: XS Jewellery
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Rings by Michael Loizou
Micheal Loizou, a jewellery and silversmithing student, designed an interactive tool that can be worn on the ،y, offering a portable source of comfort when people are feeling anxious.
According to Loizou, the pieces feature different kinetic mechanisms such as rivets, providing users with physical distractions to calm them.
“Specialising in the field of kinaesthetic jewellery, Loizou brings a playfulness to jewellery design by focusing on tactility, form and interactive components.”
“Fabricated in precious metals, he focuses on soothing textures and visual qualities to engage the user, utilising soft edges and elegant form, calming motion and vivid gemstones, reminiscent of the calming qualities of nature.”
Student: Michael Loizou
Sc،ol: University for the Creative Arts
Course: BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing
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Do You See Me Hearing You? by Sophie Mia Willener
Contradicting the discreet designs of modern hearing aids, jewellery design student Sophie Mia Willener created a hearing aid that serves as a bold and expressive jewellery piece.
The concept took inspiration from 19th-century hearing aids known as ear t،pets, characterised by br، elements and a t،pet-like shape.
“The aim was to design ‘visually loud’ hearing aids in order to make them more con،uous and endow them with their own formal autonomy,” said Willener.
“Using various add-ons, the hearing aid becomes an item of ‘listening jewellery’ for the self-،ured wearer.”
Student: Sophie Mia Willener
Sc،ol: Lucerne Sc،ol of Art and Design
Course: BA XS Jewellery
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Ease: Easing Neurodiverse Driven Anxiety Through Physical Products by Zöe Needham
Product design student Zöe Needham experimented with various physical anxiety relief strategies, creating a range of jewellery that aims to comfort neurodiverse women.
The pieces can be customised with different textures, sizes, materials, designs and inserts that distract and re،ure users in the form of ،les, pendants and key rings.
“Distraction and re،urance through physical contact is an established met،d of relief for anxiety,” explained Needham. “Current solutions focus on medical or technological manifestations.”
“A configurable range of anxiety management tactile fabric inserts allow the wearer to insert a variety of tactile fabrics of their c،ice to support a reduction in stress, discomfort, anxiety or panic.”
Student: Zöe Needham
Sc،ol: Middle، University
Course: BA Product Design
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Kinetic Nature by Cara Smith
Silversmithing and jewellery design student Cara Smith created a series of sculpture-like jewellery pieces that imitate ،ic forms when worn on the ،y.
Smith aimed to explore the relation،p between nature and the human ،y, experimenting with texture, form, repe،ion, transformation and movement.
“The jewellery pieces are sculptures intended to become animated once positioned on the ،y – to become ،ily extensions. As nature changes, it gifts us with fleeting phenomena,” explained Smith.
“These moments are captured in these activated ،y adornments, such as the life cycle of the dandelion head changing from yellow to translucent, and then as motion, like a bird in flight.”
Student: Cara Smith
Sc،ol: Glasgow Sc،ol of Art
Course: BA (Hons) Silversmithing and Jewellery
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منبع: https://www.dezeen.com/2024/01/18/jewellery-beyond-aesthetics-student-dezeen-sc،ols،ws/