| THE AWARD |
| CATEGORIES |
| REGISTRATION |
| SUBMIT YOUR WORK |
| ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS |
| TERMS & CONDITIONS |
| PUBLICATIONS |
| DATES & FEES |
| METHODOLOGY |
| CONTACT |
| WINNERS |
| PRESS ROOM |
| GET INVOLVED |
| DESIGN PRIZE |
| DESIGN STORE |
| THE AWARD | JURY | CATEGORIES | REGISTRATION | PRESS | WINNERS | PUBLICATIONS | ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS |
Guardian Star Bridal Jewelry by Janet Hiu Yan Chow |
Home > Winners > Design #64601 >Interview |
 |
|
FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
JC: Inspired from the legendary diamond star hair pieces of Queen Sissi of Austria. The pieces were later passed to her granddaughter. Compared to elaborate crown, the hair pieces seems like a more modern and subtle expression of coronation. Guardian Star was designed based on this story as a jewelry piece given to the bride by her parents. The piece vastly decorates the right side of the bride, from ear lobe to the whole ear and extended to her hair. It mirrors with how parents would wish to guard their growing daughter at any time, in any way possible. Compass-like, 8-point stars symbolize how the father or parents protect and guide their daughter. 7 pieces of chains that connect to the hair pin with ear crawler are adorned by scatter glistening diamonds. They swing and gleam with every movement of the bride. This adds sparks to the bride for she is her parents' treasure, angel and star.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
JC: Based on this story, I would build a Guardian Star collection. In hope more people could associate themselves with this beautiful concept.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
JC: This project started in May 2017 during a visit to Museum of Sissi in Vienna. Design process carried on in June at Hong Kong. It was then manufactured in Panyu, China and finished in August 2017 for exhibiting in Hong Kong at HKJMA International Jewelry Design Competition 2017.
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
JC: I think it is the modernisation of concept above, by combining current in-demand ear crawler with traditional hair pin.
FS: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
JC: Technician helped in technical CAD design and 3D printing in wax. Craftmen modeled the piece by hand, casted it in 18K gold, set the diamonds and hand crafted finishing.
FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
JC: The technical CAD design helped in visualising the outcome of the piece. And without 3D printing, it will be very difficult to have the piece ready in 7 weeks time.
FS: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
JC: Cultural association of various pointed stars is examined so the blessing and meaning behind the piece could be shared globally. To maximise the wearability of the piece, research on common ear shape, size and distance of ear and hair-do has been carried out. Mainly done by searching pictures of model’s side profile online to estimate the measurement and having fitting with 7 women.
FS: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
JC: The experimental piece was tried on by models to make sure the curve of the ear crawler and length of chains are suitable for young females. An ear clip was originally used, but it could not hold the piece in place. The size of wearer’s ear may also vary. A flexible gold strand was then opted for the ease of wearing and the comfort of wearer. Another challenge was balancing the scatter diamonds on the chains. Calculations and multiple experiments were carried out to achieve the final result.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
A' Design Award and Competitions grants rights to press members and bloggers to use parts of this interview. This interview is provided as it is; DesignPRWire and A' Design Award and Competitions cannot be held responsible for the answers given by participating designers.
| SOCIAL |
| + Add to Likes / Favorites | Send to My Email | Comment | View Press-Release |
