Six student jewellery designs that have a function beyond aesthetics
Dezeen School Shows: for this roundup of student projects, we've picked six jewellery designs featured in Dezeen School Shows that have additional functions.
These jewellery, silversmithing and product design students have created a variety of jewellery that aim to support mental and physical health as well as pieces that foster a connection between humans and nature.
This roundup of projects includes a collection of jewellery that serves as a barrier against surveillance technology and hearing aids that are designed to be worn as an accessory.
The selection of projects comes from product design, jewellery design and silversmithing courses at international institutions including Sheffield Hallam University, University for the Creative Arts, Middlesex University, Glasgow School of Art and Lucerne School of Art and Design.
The Anxiety Relief Set by Yijia He
Jewellery materials and design student Yijia He created a collection of jewellery pieces that aim to reduce feelings of anxiety, confronting the rise of mental health issues due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Informed by traditional Chinese rituals, the pieces are designed to connect with users, integrating them into the fabric of the artwork.
"Combining my design sensibilities and cultural background I propose ways to relieve anxiety, loneliness and feelings of self-isolation," said He.
"My work is performative and aims to break the boundaries of jewellery design and thus allow the work to interact with the au...
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