The team at Solidscape always loves an opportunity to recognize the designers and innovators using technology to transform their ideas from paper into a 3D reality. So as 2017 comes to a close, Solidscape takes a look back at the connections we made during the year with some exceptional individuals who were willing to share their knowledge with others aspiring to follow a similar path to making their own dreams come true.
Annual Solidscape Design Competition
In March, Solidscape featured 43 finalists from around the world at Baselworld and joyously announced the winners of 7 cash prizes. The annual competition is our premiere event and greatest opportunity to meet new designers and become better acquainted with those from previous years.
We always look forward to hearing the stories behind such talented people and the amazingly varied design backgrounds that brought them to the field of jewelry design. It’s fascinating to see how the inspiration for each is so evident in their work.
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Tomas Wittelsbach: Sculptor of Jewelry
Tomas Wittelsbach of Ink Metal started his career as a sculptor of animations in the film industry before jewelry caught his curiosity. Tomas’ unique, sculptural approach to jewelry design has produced distinctive product lines and his drive for discovery results in a continual evolution in new materials and ideas.
Tomas uses his expertise in ZBrush to freely design ornate detail into his pieces and because of Solidscape layered and dissolvable support technology, he is able to maintain a high level of design integrity throughout the manufacturing process. We admire Tomas’ generosity and we look forward to seeing where his artistry takes him next.
Stretch Your Wings Creatively at JCK, Las Vegas
In June, Creative Director, Alexandria Matossian of Bostonian Jewelers and Manufacturers coordinated with Solidscape to invite jewelers in all stages of learning and professional development to join the “Strength in Numbers” community and participate in a creative space worth its weight in gold.
The 2017 Solidscape booth at JCK was transformed into an opportunity to learn from the experts. Carrera Casting, Jewelrythis.com and PIRO management systems did demonstrations and answered questions while Alexandria and Tomas Wittlesbach live streamed their demos to include those not able to attend JCK.
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Jewelrythis The Spotlight is on You Jewelry Design Contest
Solidscape also featured the winners of the Jewelrythis second annual “The Spotlight is on You” Jewelry Design Contest at JCK Las Vegas.
First place was awarded to Daniel Coffey of USA for his stunningly executed antique, cluster-style engagement ring. Second place went to Claudio Gussini of Spain for his modern style ring of Italian flare, and Anna Popovych of the Ukraine won third place for her gorgeous Princess Crown ring, a design truly fit for royalty.
Read Jewelrythis Announces 2017 Winners
Anton Angheluta: Transferring to the Digital Realm
Anton Angheluta of Copenhagen, Denmark beautifully illustrated his journey from hand carving wax starting in childhood and carried through his varied freelance work sculpting prototypes for industries such as dental prosthetics and miniatures for board games.
A highly skilled sculptor, it was not until he was working for a goldsmith that he experienced the digital world through ZBrush and Solidscape High Precision 3D Printers and was able to realize a higher level of creative freedom without compromise. We will be watching to see how Anton continues to push the limits of technology and his own talent to do great things in 2018.
JUNWEX Moscow, Home of Best Jewelry Design Competition
In September, 3D-SYSTEM of Russia and Solidscape partner celebrated their own second annual Best Jewelry Design Competition by beautifully featuring the winning designs by Ziming Hao of China, Luke Johnson of USA, and Alex Poe of Germany at tradeshow, JUNWEX Moscow. The distinguished panel of judges included Shorokhov Sergey, Head of Kostroma State University, Department of Technologies of Artistic Metal Working.
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More to Come… Solidscape is excited to continue our journey with you in 2018. Come join our “Strength in Numbers” community or share your latest designs on Instagram using the hashtag #Solidscape. Take a moment to consider we’re always on the lookout for guest bloggers willing to share their story. The possibilities are endless.
In the meantime… we’ll see you January 3rd.
