Press Release
Novadays Receives the A' Design Award for Star Map Necklace in Jewelry Design
The international grand jury of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Novadays for jewelry design
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2021 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Star Map Necklace by Novadays has been granted the A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2020 - 2021 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 evaluated 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.
About Star Map Necklace
Star Map is a custom necklace that shows the night sky as it appeared at a chosen time and place. The pendant carries a darkened engraving of constellations, orbital lines and the Milky Way, while circular cutouts represent the planets of the solar system. Each pendant measures 31.75 mm in diameter and 1.4 mm in thickness, and is made of brass plated with 14k gold, sterling silver or rose gold. A central hole holds the chain, which is adjustable up to 22 inches. The design keeps a personal moment in lasting form.
About Novadays
Austin Scribner is an entrepreneur and the founder of Novadays. Launched in January 2021, Novadays was born in part out of Scribner's fascination with space and philosophy. He blended these fascinations with a business venture that offers a sentimental way to commemorate life's special moments. Scribner developed proprietary software that combines NASA data with complex mathematical models to render the precise locations of the stars and planets at the exact time and place of a special moment. Etching these renderings into jewelry, Novadays immortalizes some of life's most significant moments.
Award Record
This recognition makes Novadays 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/114605
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/114605
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!114605
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/292899
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.novadays.co
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Star Map Necklace
- Function
- Necklace
- Category
- Jewelry Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Luxury and Fashion
- Colors
- White Smoke, Light Gray, Gainsboro, Silver and Tan
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Novadays
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2020 - 2021
- Design ID
- #114605
Credits
- Team
- Austin Scribner
- Image Credits
- Photographer soona co, Star Map Necklace #1, 2021.; Photographer soona co, Star Map Necklace #2, 2021.; Photographer soona co, Star Map Necklace #3, 2021.; Photographer soona co, Star Map Necklace #4, 2021.; Photographer soona co, Star Map Necklace #5, 2020.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Each necklace is custom made based on how the night sky looked during an individual's most important life moments. We create a star map based on the purchaser's specified time and location to create a one-of-a-kind necklace just as unique as their cherished moments. In this design, a darkened engraving is used to show the constellations, orbital lines, and Milky Way galaxy, while circular cutouts are used to represent planets within our solar system.
- Inspiration
- This jewelry offers a unique way to connect with the most important moments in our lives. I'm fascinated by the idea that "the stars aligned" on our most memorable moments in life, and I think others are, too. By capturing that moment when "the stars aligned" and etching it into a piece of jewelry, this product serves as a lasting reminder of life's finest moments.
- Research
- Being a first-mover on a project like this, there was a lot of research that needed to be done. The key research required for this project was to discover the relationship between time, geographical coordinates, and star catalog data. We carefully examined various scientific papers, theses, and standards to identify these relationships. Using the user-input data and catalogs from NASA and ESA, we were able to generate precise star maps and compare their accuracy to the tools astronomers use.
- Challenge
- The greatest challenge in this project was creating a very precise and accurate representation of the night sky and displaying it in a timeless design. The natural world is one of the intrinsically beautiful designs, and I believe the night sky is the greatest of them of all. Being able to capture its beauty and represent it in its entirety proved to be a great challenge that involved a lot of trial and error.
- Realization and Technology
- Our star maps are generated through proprietary software that combines NASA and ESA data with complex mathematical models to generate a precise representation of the night sky. We then modified a PCB mill, used for manufacturing circuit boards in computers, to etch these star maps to an unparalleled level of precision in our industry. Our necklaces are made from durable brass and plated with a choice of 14k gold, sterling silver, or rose gold to ensure they can stay with us throughout our lives.
- Operation and Interaction
- In this pendant, a hole, representing the center of the sky, is used to thread the necklace chain through. The necklace chain contains a ball and needle clasp that allows the user to wear the necklace at any length they desire.
- Project Duration and Location
- That project started in March 2020 and finished in December 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Specifications
- The pendant measures 31.75mm in diameter and 1.4mm thick, while the necklace chain is 1.2mm thick and adjustable up to 22 inches.
- Keywords
- necklace, jewelry, pendant, space, stars, astronomy, galaxy, constellations
