Client: UNIVERSITY OF BASEL
Date: February 21, 2013
DNA / TIEPIN
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A customized jewel for Daniel Schümperli, molecular biologist and member of HUGO, as a present as invited speaker at Rigi Workshop 2013.
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Dimensions / XYZ
66,5 x 17 x 16 mm
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Technology
Lost wax casting
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Material
Sterling silver / Brushed
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Credits
Inspirational photo: NASA
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Concept
A customized jewel inspired on his musical band that transposes DNA codes and other types of genetic and biological data into music.
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Design / Process
A doble-helix structure turned to tiepin jewel, a surprising object that looks so different when it’s wearing. The jewel is manufactured from an accurate 3D printed wax model and then through lost wax casting process.