Press Release
Bronze A' Design Award in Jewelry Design Goes to Signal Pendant Jewelry by Hsiaoching Chan
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Hsiaoching Chan of Chyhjiun for jewelry design
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Signal Pendant Jewelry by Hsiaoching Chan of Chyhjiun, designed for Chyh Jiun, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of 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 scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
More About Signal Pendant Jewelry
Signal is a pendant designed to move with the wearer. The main framework is inspired by neuron networks and forms a three-dimensional structure. Joint clasps are integrated into the upper and lower sections, and the weight is distributed so that both parts sway during movement. The pendant is made of recycled 925 sterling silver. Production begins with hand sketches and wax models, followed by 3D printing, vacuum casting and hand polishing to a mirror-like shine. Attached silver chains can be adjusted in length for different looks.
About Hsiaoching Chan
Hsiao-Ching Chan is a Taiwanese jewelry designer at Chyhjiun Jewelry. Her designs combine traditional Taiwanese cultural elements with contemporary aesthetics, reflecting her commitment to preserving heritage while embracing modernity. Chan has received several accolades, including first place in the GIT International Jewelry Design Competition and the France 3Design Jewelry Design Case Study. Her work has been showcased in exhibitions such as the Taiwan International Cultural and Creative Expo and the Art Fair in Paris. Through her innovative designs, Chan contributes to the evolution of jewelry artistry and supports the local craft industry.
About Chyhjiun
Established on September 25, 1995, we pursue perfection by founding a dedicated metalworking division and collaborating with master artisans to elevate sterling silver through fine jewelry craftsmanship.
Award Record
Hsiaoching Chan of Chyhjiun is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
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/172356
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/172356
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!172356
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/357113
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.925.com.tw/
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Signal Pendant Jewelry
- Function
- Pendant Jewelry
- Category
- Jewelry Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Luxury and Fashion
- Colors
- Black, White, Rosy Brown, Dark Slate Gray and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Chyh Jiun
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Hsiaoching Chan
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Brand
- Chyhjiun
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #172356
Credits
- Team
- MengYu Tsai, MengChun Tsai, TaiWei Tsai and Chyh Jiun
- Image Credits
- Photographer TSAI,MENG-YU, SIGNAL, 2025.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- From a fashion perspective, wearing jewelry enhances one’s overall look with striking details. The creative team envisions a piece that moves gracefully with the wearer, bringing it to life through motion. The piece Signal is designed with a neuron-inspired support structure forming its main framework. Joint clasps are integrated into the upper and lower sections, while strategic weight distribution allows the piece to sway, creating a dynamic and original jewelry design.
- Inspiration
- The creative team sought to break away from conventional jewelry designs. Inspired by life’s journey, they saw signals as connections linking moments, much like evolving human relationships. This idea shaped the essence of the piece Signal. The design combines signals and neurons—signals form the structure, while neurons create connections that bring it to life. This fusion symbolizes the continuous and ever-evolving rhythm of life.
- Research
- The creative team reimagined jewelry design, drawing inspiration from daily life and sustainability. Signal symbolizes life’s connections, with a 3D network structure representing energy and thought. The design process combined hand-carved wax models, digital modeling, and 3D printing. Made from recyclable 925 sterling silver, Signal is crafted through 3D printing, lost-wax casting, and hand-polishing. Its dynamic structure moves with the wearer, embodying connection and change.
- Challenge
- The design concept originates from the idea that the piece moves up and down with the wearer’s movements, distinguishing Signal from other jewelry. However, this innovation brought challenges—ensuring the piece moves naturally in sync with the body's rhythm was a key obstacle. Through research and experimentation, the creative team refined the weight distribution of the main structure, successfully achieving a smooth and elegant motion.
- Realization and Technology
- The creation of Signal follows a meticulous process, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Beginning with hand-sketched concepts and handcrafted wax models, the design is refined through precise 3D printing. Using recycled 925 sterling silver, the piece is vacuum cast, then hand-polished to achieve a mirror-like shine. Its dynamic structure allows natural movement, transforming it from a mere accessory into a symbol of connection and the future. Through innovation and sustainability, Signal embodies both elegance and meaning.
- Operation and Interaction
- Signal is a unique, original jewelry piece, symbolizing connections in life’s journey. It is easy to use—just align the main structure like a puzzle, press the clasp to secure it, and let the upper and lower sections sway freely. Next, attach the silver chain and adjust both sides to the desired length for a perfect fit. Depending on the chain length and styling, the piece transforms into different looks, allowing the wearer to express their individuality.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project began in January 2018 and was completed in October 2018 after months of effort. It was officially showcased at the Taiwan Craft Competition Exhibition in November 2018.
- Specifications
- Main structure: 100mm x 130mm (2 pieces) Chains: 400mm (6 pieces) Material: Recycled 925 Sterling Silver
- Keywords
- Signal, Neuron, Vitality, Jewelry, Original Silver Design
