Aqua Continuum Iseti Yebhulukhwe Yokuhomba ngu-Anurag Sapkota

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Aqua Continuum Iseti Yebhulukhwe Yokuhomba olwenziwe ngu-Anurag Sapkota ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2026 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo loBucwebe.

IbhronziUbucwebe· 2026

Aqua Continuum Iseti Yebhulukhwe Yokuhomba

ngu Anurag Sapkota

Umxhasi: Elysign Digital LLP

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Ubucwebe

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Malunga ne-Aqua Continuum Iseti Yebhulukhwe Yokuhomba

I-Aqua Continuum yiseti yokuhomba equka i-pendanti, isibini sezivathiso zeendlebe, kunye nomsesane, eyenziwe kusetyenziswa imiphezulu egeleza ngokutsho, egobile kabini kwaye esongiweyo ukuze kuphengululwe ukuqhubeka kunye nentshukumo elawulwayo kwijometri enobungakanani obuthathu. I-topaz eluhlaza esikwe ngohlobo lwe-emerald isetyenziswe kwiqhekeza ngalinye. Ilitye lakhethwa ngenxa yombala walo oluhlaza kunye nonxulumano lwalo olubonakalayo namanzi. Amatye anqabileyo axhasayo ahluka ngobungakanani kwaye alungiselelwe kusetyenziswa imigaqo yokupakisha izangqa. Olu lungiselelo lwenza ipatheni ye-parametric eveza intsimi ethe ngcembe yobuxinene kunye nokulinganisela okubonakalayo kuyo yonke imiphezulu yobuhombo.

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Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Aqua Continuum Iseti Yebhulukhwe Yokuhomba ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Aqua Continuum Iseti Yebhulukhwe Yokuhomba iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Aqua Continuum Iseti Yebhulukhwe Yokuhomba iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

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Iziqinisekiso, amalungu eqela kunye neenkcukacha zobugcisa ezinikezelwe ngumyili.

Iimpawu Ezizodwa: Aqua Continuum is a jewellery set composed of a pendant, earrings and a ring, developed through fluid, doubly curved and seamlessly folded forms to express continuity and movement. Emerald-cut blue topaz is used to evoke the visual coolness and calm of water. Supporting gemstones vary significantly in size and are organized using circle-packing principles, creating an organic field of density and rhythm.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: Jewellery set consisting of a ring od size US 6, the Earrings are 44mm in length and the Pendant is 50mm in length
Iithegi: Jewellery, Earrings, Pendant, Ring
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: The designs were developed using advanced surface modelling and parametric workflows to generate continuous doubly curved geometry and controlled folding. Circle-packing algorithms were applied to define gemstone positions and size variation. Final forms were refined for manufacturability with precise stone-setting tolerances and structural thickness control. The pieces are intended for production in precious metal alloys using high-resolution resin 3D printing for master patterns, followed by investment casting, precision pre-polishing and micro-pavé and prong setting for the blue topaz and supporting gemstones.
Umngeni Woyilo: The main challenge was translating the softness and continuity of fluid motion into stable, wearable jewellery without losing structural integrity or comfort. Balancing expressive doubly curved surfaces with real stone-setting constraints, minimum metal thickness and casting limitations required multiple design iterations. Another difficulty was achieving visually natural gemstone clustering while maintaining secure settings and clear assembly logic. Limited references for computational gemstone distribution in contemporary jewellery and the need to align advanced digital modelling with existing manufacturing processes further increased the complexity of development and validation.
Uphando: This project is based on practice-led design research focused on translating the visual and sensory qualities of water into wearable jewellery. The study explored how doubly curved surfaces, seamless folding and controlled variation in gemstone size can communicate fluid movement and visual calm. Iterative digital modelling and parametric distribution tools were used to generate and evaluate multiple ring, pendant and earring prototypes. Circle-packing logic was applied to organise gemstones as a continuous spatial field rather than decorative placement. The results demonstrate improved visual rhythm, surface continuity and perceived lightness of form. The research shows how structured generative methods can support contemporary jewellery design, strengthen brand differentiation and enable more meaningful, experience-driven luxury products.
Inkuthazo: The project is inspired by the natural behavior of water and by design theories that describe form as a continuous and evolving system rather than a fixed composition. The primary motivation was to translate fluid motion, surface continuity and spatial balance into wearable objects using doubly curved geometry and folding logic. Research into visual perception of color and spatial distribution guided the use of blue topaz for its cooling sensory effect and circle packing principles.
Ubude Beprojekthi: The work for the project began in October 2025 and was finished in January of 2026 at Gangtok, Sikkim, India.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: The jewellery is worn and experienced through gentle movement and changing viewpoints. The pendant and earrings allow the gemstone to move freely, creating soft motion with the wearer’s natural gestures, while the ring holds the stone within a continuous flowing form. As the pieces move and catch light, the surfaces reveal different curves and reflections, enhancing the feeling of fluidity. The varied gemstone sizes create a natural visual rhythm that feels balanced from every angle. This interaction produces a calmer, more immersive visual experience than static or highly symmetrical jewellery designs.
Amalungu Eqela: Anurag Sapkota