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Harsha Jayasankar Receives the A' Design Award for Geometric Square Bangle Geometric Square Bangle in Jewelry Design

The international grand jury of the 2018 - 2019 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Harsha Jayasankar for jewelry design

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COMO, Italy, April 25, 2019 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category for Geometric Square Bangle Geometric Square Bangle by Harsha Jayasankar, designed for Kate Hewko. The award was conferred within the 2018 - 2019 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.

About the A' Design Award

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 Geometric Square Bangle Geometric Square Bangle

The Geometric Square bangle is reflection of the modern woman of today. It is easy and comfortable to wear. The design has been created using square metal frames placed at different angles, merged towards the main square at the center. The design creates a 3D form and the angles create a pattern. There is a sense of mass and void and the openness of the design depicts a sense of freedom. This form looks like a miniature of a pergola in architecture. It is minimal and clean, yet edgy and statement. The design is created using metal only. Materials used: Brass (gold plated/rhodium plated)

About Harsha Jayasankar

An Architect turned Jewelry designer, Harsha works passionately to create beautiful wearable art that conveys a story through design. Harsha shifted her career from Architecture to Jewelry when she realized her passion for Jewelry. Since then, she has been working in the fashion jewelry industry in India. Though India has very few fashion jewelry brands, she has been fortunate to have worked with the best. She feels that as a designer she is evolving each day, with the help of new projects, meeting new people, and seeing and discovering new materials. She believes that each day is a new beginning and there is something new to learn and look forward to.

Award Record

Harsha Jayasankar is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards span the editions from 2017 - 2018 to 2018 - 2019 of the A' Design Award & Competition.

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. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to jewelry designers, jewelry brands, jewelers and goldsmiths from all countries. Entries typically include rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches and pendants. Awarded jewelry designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/jewelry

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Geometric Square Bangle Geometric Square Bangle
Function
Geometric Square Bangle
Category
Jewelry Design
Discipline
Fashion Design
Industry
Luxury and Fashion
Colors
Tan, Wheat, Linen, Peru and Sienna
Images
5
Client
Kate Hewko

The Recognition

Laureate
Harsha Jayasankar
Country
India
Recognition
A' Design Award
Edition
2018 - 2019
Design ID
#68091

Credits

Image Credits
Kate Hewko

Design Details

Unique Properties
The Geometric bangle is a perfect piece for any occasion. The design has been created using square metal frames placed at different angles that converge to the central square frame. Though the shape used is a basic square, the design is unique and statement. The material used is metal only.
Inspiration
This Geometric Bangle from the Synthesis collection was designed for the Canadian Brand, Kate Hewko. The main idea behind the design brief was to come up with a geometric/architectural collection for the bold and modern woman of today who is fearless and confident. The design is minimal yet statement.
Research
The basic concept of this collection is geometry. The aim was to come up with a geometric collection that is bold and edgy.
Challenge
Geometry can sometimes be monotonous. The key objective to create a good geometric design is to maintain a balance while using a certain pattern. The collection had to be minimal yet statement looking. The basic shapes used in this collection are squares and triangles. The shapes have been interpreted in such a way making the design unique and eye catchy.
Realization and Technology
Base metal: Brass (gold plated/silver plated)
Operation and Interaction
Easily wearable on hand
Project Duration and Location
Designed by Harsha Jayasankar (Mumbai, India) for Kate Hewko (Canada) in 2017
Specifications
Outer Dimension: 60mm x 45mm
Keywords
jewelry design, fashion, product design, accessory design, jewelry

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