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

 

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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Reflection

These one of a kind earrings feature an asymmetric design handcrafted in 18ct white gold, 2 x 1ct pear cut diamonds with 1ct pear cut sapphire, and small diamond and sapphires. The earrings can be worn with a drop section that can be added to left the left or right earring or removed and worn as a pendant. The right earring hooks around the ear with flowers balanced inside the ear. Left is a stud earring that compliments it. The left is a flamboyant earring design that takes inspiration from a bird on a branch viewing its perceived reflection while the right is the true shy reflection.

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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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Midnight Tide

Inspired by oceanic movements and tidal imageries, it is reminiscent of the frothy ebbs of midnight tides, draping effortlessly over one's shoulder, mimicking the fluidity of a wave caressing down the coastline, imbuing the pulse of the ocean into the wearer's very being. To realize the artistic vision, the neckpiece consists of 79 meticulously modeled units, cast to fulfill specific functions and interconnect through an original linkage mechanism that delivers curated tension and choreographed movement. The assembly engineers a textural unity that is simultaneously resilient and agile.

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Rose Flower

Designer selected the flowers as part of nature and they considered the diamonds around the flowers as dew in nature surrounding the flowers. The brilliance of the dew on the flower adds to the beauty of the flower as a gem that has taken the color of the flowers and it falls. By using enamel colors and a combination of it with jewellery makes this recognizable piece. Metal casting, fire enamel and hand made stone setting is used in the creation of this work.

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Viage11

Unlike a fashion brand that pumps out mass-produced frames and sunnies, Viagea is an eyewear brand producing a product that can create 11 styles from 1 pair of glasses. No screws, no rivets, and no soldering used. Their adjustable, multipurpose design allows people to restyle their look on the go while remaining more durable than traditional frames due to the screw-free technology. Viage11 serves to accentuate individual identity and embellish 1 pair with 11 styles.

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Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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