Six student jewellery designs that have a function beyond aesthetics
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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 audience and make the process part of the work.”
Student: Yijia He
School: Sheffield Hallam University
Course: Jewellery Materials and Design
Privacy To Go: Disruptive Jewellery by Laura Desch
Criticising the invasive nature of modern surveillance systems, jewellery design student Laura Desch developed a collection that creates a barrier against facial recognition technology.
Desch aims to encourage confidence in public spaces, giving users the power to control their privacy.
“The jewellery plays with self-perception and other’s perceptions and the absurdity that underlies the surveillance system, identification and classification of individuals,” said Desch.
“When worn on the body, the series of objects develop an emancipatory character. This performative jewellery generates a disruption in digital presence and allows the wearer to regain control of their private sphere in what is an increasingly monitored public world.”
Student: Laura Desch
School: Lucerne School of Art and Design
Course: XS Jewellery
Micheal Loizou, a jewellery and silversmithing student, designed an interactive tool that can be worn on the body, offering a portable source of comfort when people are feeling anxious.
According to Loizou, the pieces feature different kinetic mechanisms such as rivets, providing users with physical distractions to calm them.
“Specialising in the field of kinaesthetic jewellery, Loizou brings a playfulness to…
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