Dynamic Reflections

Projects MAS DESIGN FOR LUXURY & CRAFTSMANSHIP

Checkie Ieong – Dynamic Reflections

In the realm of high jewellery, where opulence and elegance often reign supreme, the quest for innovation and creativity continues to push the boundaries of design. The convergence of technology and artistry has paved the way for an exciting evolution in the world of jewellery, giving rise to interactive and playful pieces that transcend traditional aesthetics. This high jewellery collection draws inspiration from the mesmerising allure of kinetic movement. The collection is a testament to the harmonious marriage of motion and meticulous craftsmanship. Inspired by the captivating dynamism found in kinetic art, each piece in this collection encapsulates the essence of movement, inviting the wearer to engage, interact and partake in the unfolding narrative of the jewellery.

Diploma project (2023) by Checkie Ieong

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Nima Kaufmann – Résilience

BA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

Nima Kaufmann – Résilience

with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard, Maddalena Casadei

Used as a set or as independent accessories, the Resilience project brings together the four elements of jewellery. The main part of the research focuses on the clasp, spotlighting an element that represents the only functional aspect of the jewel. This attraction for connector elements results from the work that saw me combine the practices that materialise my daily life: design and jewellery. This story of alloys and connections is also a physical story of contrasts between the cold and resistant properties of the steel that compose it, which are attenuated by the areas intended for gripping the item of jewellery, which are made of technical ceramics. Visual and sensory contrasts thus bear witness to industrial interventions, which are generally foreign to the world of jewellery.
Charitini Gkritzali – Topology of a Body

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Charitini Gkritzali – Topology of a Body

by Charitini Gkritzali

Deriving inspiration from 20th century orthopaedic braces, Topology of a Body is a series of body jewellery items that closely conform to the human anatomy and resemble the body’s structural elements. Each piece is composed by solid geometrical shapes and organic curves that are created with silver or steel wire. The thickness of the wire is altered in a dynamic rhythm, highlighting the morphology of the body. The metal structure, which is carefully designed to envelop the human figure, ultimately takes on a sculptural form. Just like orthopaedic braces, the pieces of jewellery are designed to allow the body to move, yet seem to keep it in a constant state of immobility. This paradox eventually raises a question: do these objects enable or restrain the body’s movements?
Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024 ECAL x Alloyed

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Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024 ECAL x Alloyed

with Nicolas Le Moigne, Alexis Georgacopoulos, Xavier Perrenoud, Basil Dénéréaz

For the Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024 trade show, ECAL/University of Art and DesignLausanne has teamed up with Alloyed, a company that specialises in metal printingtechnologies, to present an original collection of watch straps. Designed by students in theMaster of Advanced Studies in Design for Luxury and Craftsmanship programme, thesewristbands have been developed using 3D modelling software, resulting in unique pieces thatgo beyond the limits of traditional techniques. Five of the 15 concepts designed by the students were selected and 3D printed from a finepowder of TI6AI4V titanium—an alloy composed of titanium, aluminium, and vanadium—whosemelting point of around 1,600° Celsius is obtained using a laser beam. Regularly used in theaerospace, and medical industries, this printing technique, known as Laser Powder BedFusion (L-PBF), can be used to create objects with ultra-high-performance mechanicalproperties. Each project, presented in the form of a prototype or animation, finds its inspiration in thebeauty of nature, through organic structures, as much as in complex systems, closer toengineering. This collaboration brings together technology, craftsmanship, and design—withlinks to the world of fine watchmaking—by combining the expertise of engineers specialising inthe science of materials, the know-how of artisan jewellers and their finishing skills, and thecreativity and innovative spirit of up-and-coming designers.
Inclusive Soft Goods Hardware

BA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

Inclusive Soft Goods Hardware

with Friederike Daumiller

In collaboration with ASA-Handicap mental and the Senior-lab, the Bachelor students, led by designer Friederike Daumiller, present a collection of closing and fastening systems for clothing, bags and wearable accessories that make them easier to use, helping to make them more universal and inclusive.
Smarter Than Nature

BA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

Smarter Than Nature

with Chris Kabel

Series of objects designed based on forgotten natural materials. The aim of the project was to get rid of commonly used materials such as plastic, metal or wood and to focus on the extraordinary capacities of prime materials found outdoors.

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