We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Ola Shekhtman about their original and creative Cityscape Ring design work. Ola Shekhtman is an award-winning fashion designer, that makes our world a better place with their original cityscape ring works.
Ola Shekhtman ("OS") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Rome Cityscape Ring. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
OS : I created Rome Cityscape Ring after my Italy vocation. I was so inspired by these tremendous buildings with thousands years history. It’s absolutely inimitable energy goes out from all these walls. I wished to keep these feelings I had walking inside Colosseum and on the roof of St. Peter’s Basilica. That’s how Rome ring was born.
OS : Creating miniature of Basilica I tried to make it recognizable but not overloaded with details. I needed to extract the main traits and leave only hint on other. I followed my standards of proportions. It let Rome ring to be comfortable while wearing. Also it has to have a spirit of the city. The Rome ring transfers its character through structure, solidness and weight.
OS : My dream is to be represented in world famous museums and galleries. A’Design Award will help me with this.
OS : In average I spent 3 days for each building, in total 2 weeks for design all the parts. And couple of days to finish it and make different sizes.
OS : As I make rings reflecting the most beautiful cities on Earth, I couldn’t avoid Rome. I have a lot of requests on this city, but it was not a commission. I created it for myself initially.
OS : I make 3D design on my laptop and order manufacturing on one of the best productions in the states and I think world. Seven of my designs are licensed, but Rome keep for my own sales channels. In the future, I wish to install gems to cityscapes and this job I’m going to do by myself. I learned goldsmith and miss handcrafting.
OS : I turn the most beautiful cities to rings. I couldn’t to NOT make Rome. I was so impressed and inspired after I visited it and I am so happy now having such a reminder on my finger.
OS : Architects of Colosseum, st. Peter’s Basilica, Trevi Fountain and Forum helped me a lot :)
OS : People who live there, lived and moved, guests of the city. Very often Rome cityscape ring is an anniversary gift, because it’s a perfect romantic place for proposal, wedding ceremony and honey moon. It’s a perfect accessory for Italy-lovers.
OS : I know only few designer who started to make cityscape rings as well. My customers prefer my cityscapes because they mark my creations are more detailed, solid, good polished and comfortable while wearing even everyday. I follow high quality standards and care about customers’ health - use only skin-friendly materials.
OS : It’s just what it is - Rome Cityscape Ring.
OS : I used my favorite 3D modeling software - Rhinoceros and goole maps to learn buildings closer.
OS : Cityscape rings are unique.
OS : No. I always work alone. I’m greedy introvert haha :D
OS : Technology while manufacturing plays a great role. I use one of the best service of 3D printing and casting. There are professional with a great practice experience and modern equipment. I pay my careful attention to manufacturing.
OS : No researches were made. I created the Rome ring for myself. It was a way to express myself. To share my impressions after time I spent in wonderful Italy.
OS : No challenges. I just followed my inspiration.
OS : I find my designs worthy of the reward. I worked a lot to create it and find the result stunning. It’s really a honor for me to be rewarded by such a great international design competition. Thanks for founders and jury.
OS : I just confirmed it’s my passion to make something remarkable, to amaze people, to make them a bit happier.
