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Curate Design

Curate Design featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Leon Megé La Petite Collection

La Petite is an unprecedented collection of pendants/charms designed to look like miniature engagement rings. They are 10 mm in diameter and made with the same quality and precision as actual sized rings, using platinum, diamonds and natural gemstones. Some of La Petites feature micro pave and all are presented in unique combinations of gem colors and cuts. They are intended to be collectible and come with a Certificate of Authenticity as well as an edition number.

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Tree in Cross

Desmond Chan is a self-taught jewelry designer based in Hong Kong. Inspired by everything, from Modern Art to something he sees on the streets. In his designing process, he tries to find a balance between technology and art. In recent years, 3D printing has become a common technique in jewelry making. 3D printing enables the jewelry of design-driven pieces that are not limited by the traditional methods, and eliminated many process steps that can easily be achieved some of the intricate details. Each design is sculpted using Maya and 3D printed in silver and gold.

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Rotron

It is inspired by Tron(legacy), a science fiction movie. Overall, the goal is designing a science fiction and futuristic watch by useing futuristic elements for user interaction. Screen can be seen along the wristlet and when the screen is off, it is pleasant and homogeneity in the whole form of watch. All the buttons has been removed, and only with a circular motion, using all functionality is possible which reduce the complexity of product. This kind of user interactions is similar to the way, cast interact with product is the world of Tron. Using discs, rotation and light and audio effects.

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Treasure

The Treasure Jewelry aim to break the typical thinking of jewelry. Flexibility of the Treasure’s construction can be easily adjusted to desired look and purpose. Two silver hangers passed through the rings at the two edges, transform metal mesh into the bag. Thanks to high - clearance transparency of glass tubes and 23 carat gold leaf, this jewelry can be also used as a lampshade. Accordingly to personal preferences, everyone can decide how to use it. Each person holded the jewelry, transformed, rolled, stretched and created his own best piece.

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Shade Me If You Can

"Shade me if you can" are a handmade Sunglasses, inspired by the eye brow line and the two eye sockets, and designed to express them in slight exaggeration. The eyebrow line was creatively translated into the glasses in the form of a wooden visor functioning as the bridge, with two free floating monocles that are hinged into the hand carved walnut. The design represents the dialogue with human anatomy, form and ergonomics. It integrate different techniques and materials, all creating contemporary and fashion forward piece of wearable art.

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Cycles

Cycles, 925 carat silver square ring, is designed with five movable plates connected to the center. Inspired by the talismans of West Africa, the plates symbolize the fingers, and the main body represents the palm. The designer brings together the idea of constant transformation and change, through infinite cycles and motion. The ring's surface reflects feminine light, and its geometric form represents strength. Cycles is a contemporary expression of rooted traditions and a way of taking them into the future.

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