Press Release
Frida Hulten Receives the Golden A' Design Award for Aphrodite Multifunctional Necklace in Jewelry Design
Frida Hulten recognized for jewelry design by the international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Aphrodite Multifunctional Necklace by Frida Hulten has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Jewelry Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined 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 Golden A' Design Award Means
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Regarding Aphrodite Multifunctional Necklace
Aphrodite is a necklace that can be worn in three different ways, three very different looks. The aim was to create a piece that covered the whole upper torso. A necklace that could stretch out over the shoulders, in a comfortable, wearable, interesting and attractive way. A necklace that could stretch out over the shoulders, in a comfortable, wearable, interesting and attractive way. Aphrodite is the Goddess of Love and Beauty.
About Frida Hulten
Frida Hulten Design started with earrings in 2002 and had since developed and evolved to what it is today. She creates unique costume jewellery for Women, Men and Dogs, bespoke orders for clients and tailor-made Collections for Companies/Designers. Frida’s love of mystery, of the ancient world and for the life force itself that shows in each piece of her hand-made jewellery. Curious and open, she learns from each new environment she explores, allowing rare insights into a myriad of cultures and bringing an infusion of diverse influences to her work.
Award Record
This recognition makes Frida Hulten a winner of 4 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2017 - 2018 and the 2021 - 2022 editions 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. 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/140080
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/140080
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!140080
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/206252
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://fridahulten.com/
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
- Aphrodite Multifunctional Necklace
- Function
- Multifunctional Necklace
- Category
- Jewelry Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Luxury and Fashion
- Colors
- Black, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Frida Hulten
- Country
- Italy
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #140080
Credits
- Image Credits
- Photographer Giuseppe D`Alonso, Aphrodite, 2022.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Aphrodite is a necklace that can be worn in three different ways, three very different looks. The aim was to create a piece that covered the whole upper torso. A necklace that could stretch out over the shoulders, in a comfortable, wearable, interesting and attractive way.
- Inspiration
- Frida wanted to create a piece that covered the whole upper torso. A necklace that could stretch out over the shoulders, in a comfortable, wearable, interesting and attractive way. A necklace that could be worn in three different ways. Aphrodite is the Goddess of Love and Beauty, the essence of Aphrodite's power was her ability to provoke desire.
- Research
- In my whole creative life I have always tried to challenge myself. I have always been interested in making the most out of the torso. The neck, the back, the front, the shoulders, the arms, the waist. Finding the balance with weight. Come up with interesting designs that are wearable and comfortable.
- Challenge
- I wanted to mix many different looks in one necklace. Building from a vintage buckle that has a Victorian feel, for one contrast I chose a Native American inspiration with rings and chain. Another contrast I wanted something soft, delicate and feminine and chose wings with delicate chain and beads connected with mesh chain, and finished off with a chunky brass chain that gives it a modern, slightly fetish look. The challenges was: combining different looks in one necklace, making the necklace look good sit well in three different ways.
- Realization and Technology
- Made by hand using turquoise faceted resin beads made from recycled plastic, faceted gold colored pyrite, brown glass pipe beads, plastic horn pendant, oxidised copper chain, gold plated chain, thin brass chain, thick brass chain, decorative mesh chain, chunky antique brass chain from a lamp, leather, vintage belt buckle
- Operation and Interaction
- This is a necklace that can be worn in three different ways. First option: The lock is on the left side of the neck, a chunky chain hangs from the middle of the front to the middle of the back of the necklace, two identical wings hangs on the left side with connecting mesh chain over or under the arm, brass rings and chain covering the right shoulder. Second option: The lock is on the front, wings and mesh chain on the front, rings and chain on the back, chunky chain either front or back. Third option: The lock is on the back, wings and mesh chain on the back, rings and chain on the front, chunky chain either front or back.
- Project Duration and Location
- Created in Milan, Italy, during February 2022.
- Specifications
- Around the neck: 33cm and 3,5cm thick. Two identical wings measure: 1cm x 12cm x 8cm x 18cm, three mesh chains measure: 38x1cm, 41x1cm, 43x1cm. Chunky brass chain is 111cm long. Three brass rings with chain measures: 12cm x 14cm x 21cm x 14cm with decorative chain with glass pipe beads 17cm long and a chain with a plastic horn 49cm long.
- Keywords
- Body jewellery, necklace, vintage, upcycling, recycling, multifunctional,
