We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Lisa Zhou about their original and creative Ring and Earring design work. Lisa Zhou is an award-winning fashion designer, that makes our world a better place with their original ring and earring works.
Lisa Zhou ("LZ") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Droplet Collection Ring and Earring. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
LZ : Little Rambutan Jewellery’s Droplet series is inspired by the beauty of water droplet. It explores the aesthetics and the formation of the droplet against surface such as leaves and stems. The idea is to express my interpretation of its charm in a wearable form.
LZ : The main focus is to capture the elegance of water droplets in a stop motion of time and present it in a day to day jewellery form, something that is beautiful and contemporary at the same time.
LZ : I hope to gain more brand recognition in various parts of the world by featuring in different design shops and galleries.
LZ : It took me about 4 months from initial concept to final product realization.
LZ : I am always inspire by objects in the nature and in particularly water. Its organic form is so beautiful and balance but it is also something we often take for granted, so I want to express its preciousness into an adornment.
LZ : I currently produced my designs locally in Australia and plan to continue doing so.
LZ : Ladies with an appreciation for culture and art and like to pamper herself with unique gifts.
LZ : Each element in the design relates strongly to its concept: water droplet. The high polished surface of silver granulation to mimic droplet reflection. The integration of pearls to express the softness of water. The fact it can be turned 360 degree to show different facet of droplet formation links back to the versatility of water.
LZ : I like to name my design in the simplest form of its concept, hence “Droplet”.
LZ : I started by hand sketching many design variations and eventually shortlist to a few selected ones. I then go through the rapid prototyping process by 3D CAD modelling and 3d printing to refine on the final version.
LZ : Both the rings and the earrings can be turned 360 degree to show different facet of droplet formation, hence the wearer can wear it in a new way every day.
LZ : 3D CAD design and 3d printing has enabled me to examine and try on the design through each stage of refinement in a considerably time and money efficient manner.
LZ : My research mainly consists of looking at numerous water droplet formations in the form of photos, videos and real life experience. I will note and sketch down its characteristics and then express my interpretation of it through my sketches and design.
LZ : The polishing of the product is particularly challenging as the gaps between each silver droplet is narrow hence extra patience is needed to make sure all gaps are polished without flattening the round droplet surface.
LZ : I believe in the uniqueness of my design and that recognition in an international design competition will bring positive reinforcement and exposure for my brand.
LZ : While the aesthetic of the jewellery is important, don’t compromise on its durability and the end user’s experience (comfortability) when wearing the piece.
