Purple Orchid Ring by Teong Yan Ni

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DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?

TYN : It was inspired by purple orchid flower that bloomed beautifully at my balcony. I enjoyed little beautiful things and I studied the details of the flower. I like purple flower myself and orchid represent our tropical country in Malaysia.

DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?

TYN : I want this design to have natural feeling, lively and vibrant. I want to achieve appreciation of my work.

DI: What are your future plans for this award winning design?

TYN : I will continue to design to make this world more beautiful and I wish to design more sellable design as well.

DI: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?

TYN : For the whole collection it takes about 3 months.

DI: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?

TYN : I design based on my design inspiration totally created originally.

DI: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?

TYN : No. My design is not sold yet. I have produced 1 set on my own for sampling and display purposes. Yes I planned to sell or lease my rights.

DI: What made you design this particular type of work?

TYN : I like and enjoy nature myself and I always admire things around me.

DI: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?

TYN : I always pay attention to Christie's auction and jewellery exhibition for the reference of my design

DI: Who is the target customer for his design?

TYN : Young, vibrant and confident lady

DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?

TYN : It is the new way of wearing ring and the unconventional way of self-expression

DI: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?

TYN : Purple Orchid is named over the original name of the flower I inspired

DI: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?

TYN : Sketching, drawing tools and 3D CAD

DI: What is the most unique aspect of your design?

TYN : The color and usage of off-white pearl combined with purple stone make it unique

DI: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?

TYN : I worked with our technical team and craftsmen for this design

DI: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?

TYN : The stone sorting and the sizes of the stone to represent the petal flowers

DI: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?

TYN : It is always in my mind and I want to showcase to the world of my new creation

DI: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?

TYN : I learnt that there are many factors to consider when designing and materializing the work

DI: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?

TYN : Please support my work at https://www.facebook.com/juwelendesignmalaysia or https://www.instagram.com/juwelen_design/