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Collect Cool

Collect Cool featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Observing

The work uses layers of circular outlines and changes in folds to design the process of human cognition of the world. The nested structure of concentric circles makes the work present an aesthetic feeling of continuous expansion or contraction, and the overall work reflects a comfortable sense of flow. The combination of gold and diamonds creates a rich and colorful picture and a texture of contrasting layers. The two texture treatments on the metal deepen the layering and spatial extension of the work, reflecting good craftsmanship.

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Viage11

Viage11 is a modular eyewear system that offers eleven styles from one pair of glasses. The temples are interchangeable, in classic and cable versions, and a set of clip-on accents can be fitted over the base frame without tools. The hinge is cut and folded from a single sheet of spring steel, so no screws, rivets or soldering are required. Base frames are made from 0.7 mm stainless steel sheets, while the accents use stainless steel, wood and acetate. Each frame weighs under 13 grams. The aim is to let one pair replace a wider collection.

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Adley Fixi T1

Inspired by a fixed-gear cycle, Adley Fixi T1 watch is functional, robust and comfortable to wear throughout the day. The signature design of the watch is the unique case profile, central chainring design, crown position and styling of watch hands, lending a sporting touch reminiscent of the feeling of pedalling. The main challenge was translating the cycle element onto a mechanical watch, numerous 3D modelling and prototype to ensure a refined end product. A new assembly technical was applied to ensure the seamless fit to the watch housing.

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Midnight Tide

Midnight Tide is a necklace made of 18ct white gold with inlaid diamonds. The neckpiece consists of 79 individually modeled units, each cast to serve a specific function and shaped in reference to human bones. The units interconnect through an original linkage mechanism inspired by body ligaments, which creates controlled tension and fluid movement. Each unit was prototyped, assembled and recast with precise adjustment, and the joints were fine-tuned by hand. The resulting form recalls the movement of ocean tides across the shoulder.

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Rose Flower

Rose Flower is a pair of earrings inspired by flowers and by dew in nature. Each earring is made from 18k yellow gold and shaped as a flower with colored fire enamel. A total of 112 round diamonds with a combined weight of 2.2 carats surround the flowers like drops of dew. Two natural sapphires of 4.18 carats complete the pair. Metal casting, fire enamel and hand made stone settings are used in the production. Each earring measures 57 millimeters in height and 32 millimeters in width. The enamel color gives the jewelry a recognizable character.

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Core

Core is a handmade, one of a kind, necklace with two silicon specimens from the Swiss Apls holding a Sri Lankan natural pink sapphire core. The design features 18kt melted-looking gold accents and an 18kt gold chain. The round brilliant cut Pink Sapphire 2.5cts acts as the centerpiece of the necklace, carving a space for itself between the two silicon specimens as if the gem was breaking the earth to see the light. The design effectively captures the essence of the genesis of gemstones in a visually striking manner.

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World's greatest design teams.

Sometimes you need a very big team of talented designers to come up with truly great designs. Everyday, we feature a distinct award-winning innovative and creative design team. Explore and discover original and creative architecture, good design, fashion, graphics design and design strategy projects from design teams worldwide. Get inspired by the original works by grand master designers.

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