Press Release
A' Design Award in Jewelry Design Goes to Morphknock Transformable Jewelry by Samira Adami Dadizadeh
Samira Adami Dadizadeh recognized for jewelry design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 21, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category for Morphknock Transformable Jewelry by Samira Adami Dadizadeh, designed for Samira Adami jewelry Designer. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Morphknock Transformable Jewelry
Morphknock presents a reinterpretation of the classic door knocker in a modular, wearable format. Referencing traditional architectural forms, the piece incorporates arch shaped structure and a central bar for balance. Rotating stones such as malachite, lapis lazuli, and black onyx reflect surface qualities found in aged materials. Designed to shift between a necklace, bracelet, or ring, it includes a reversible leather strap and metal components shaped with geometric precision.
About Samira Adami Dadizadeh
Samira Adami is an independent jewelry designer and holder of a Master’s degree in Industrial Design.Her passion for art began in childhood and evolved through academic training and diverse creative experiences, ultimately leading her to the intricate world of jewelry design.Her work explores the intersection of culture, symbolism, and modern aesthetics٫transforming meaningful references into contemporary, wearable pieces.she creates jewelry that tells stories, evokes emotion, and bridges tradition with innovation.
Award Record
This recognition makes Samira Adami Dadizadeh a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Jewelry Design Award
The A' Jewelry Design Award is an international jewelry design competition recognizing good jewelry designs by best jewelry designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to jewelry designers, jewelry brands, jewelers and goldsmiths from all countries. Typical entries include rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches and pendants. The awarded jewelry designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/jewelry
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/168742
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/168742
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!168742
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/360370
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Morphknock Transformable Jewelry
- Function
- Transformable Jewelry
- Category
- Jewelry Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Luxury and Fashion
- Colors
- Light Slate Gray, Midnight Blue, Medium Blue, Black and Dark Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Samira Adami jewelry Designer
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Samira Adami Dadizadeh
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #168742
Credits
- Image Credits
- 3D Modeling and Rendering by: Delaram Nakhli
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This piece features a versatile mechanism that allows it to transform into a necklace, bracelet, or ring, seamlessly combining historical inspiration with modern adaptability. Rotating double sided gemstones, including malachite, lapis lazuli, and black onyx, capture the rich tones of aged patinas and oxidized iron. A reversible leather strap enables the wearer to match the bracelet's band with their chosen gemstone, while an Art Deco–style design inspired by traditional metalwork enhances its character and elegance.
- Inspiration
- The Morphknock design draws inspiration from historical Persian door knockers, which symbolize hospitality, security, and heritage. In Iranian architecture, many door knockers were symmetrical and influenced by Islamic geometry. By reinterpreting their shape and function, Morphknock transforms this architectural element into a versatile, modular jewelry collection.Featuring lapis lazuli, malachite, black onyx, and diamonds, the collection reflects the textures of ancient architecture, seamlessly blending traditional symbolism with modern engineering to create a dynamic, wearable art piece.
- Research
- Traditional door knockers, which featured symbolic designs reflecting the homeowner’s culture and social status, often had distinct shapes and sounds for men and women in Islamic culture. This allowed the homeowner to determine the gender of the person at the door without opening it. Made from durable materials such as brass and iron, these knockers used a hinge and handle mechanism. The appeal of these elements inspired the designer to reinterpret them in a modern design.
- Challenge
- The main challenge of this design was developing and integrating a rotational and folding mechanism that blends the nostalgic form of traditional door knockers with a modern approach. The design needed to be both functionally precise and efficient while maintaining aesthetic cohesion and visual appeal.
- Realization and Technology
- This piece is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold,featuring a movable central axis set with malachite and lapis lazuli in a double-sided, raised-cut design, accented by white diamonds along the central curves for brilliance and refinement.Precisely engineered step hinges ensure seamless movement, with the arms, axis, and pin meticulously assembled for structural integrity. After rigorous testing and quality control, the hinges are expertly finalized, ensuring flawless functionality and lasting craftsmanship.
- Operation and Interaction
- This piece features a metal frame with a movable central axis,designed with a mechanism reminiscent of a traditional door knocker. Its rotating mechanism allows the double-sided gemstones to alternate between colors. In its ring form, the upper sections fold down to form the shank. As a necklace, the arches reposition to allow a chain to pass through the top. The seamless, reversible leather strap is designed to slide effortlessly through two loops, ensuring ease of use and versatile wear as a stylish bracelet.
- Project Duration and Location
- This project was completed over a period of 3 months, from concept development to finalization. The process included historical research, various stages of ideation, and precise 3D design, along with technical and artistic analysis, ultimately resulting in a unique and functional design. It started in December 2024 and ended in February 2025,Istanbul.
- Specifications
- Overall dimensions of the bracelet are 39 mm height ,22mm widths ,5 mm depths.
- Keywords
- Multi-wear jewelry, malachite, lapis lazuli, transformable jewelry, door knocker, leather bracelet
