Jewelry Collection: Topographic Elevation Maps

Product Design:

Ideation, Process, and final renderings of a Jewelry collection created utilizing Multisensory Satellite imagery

Height Map:

I took a height map from a multi-sensor satellite and imported it into rhino and created a material for it. I utilized the elevation and heat signatures to subtract sections of my jewelry designs to show corrosion and evolution of time.

Ring:

For the ring, I Wanted to take a large section out of the top to Represent the depth of time. After taking away top portion of the ring, the gold detail will shine through proving a finite existence with infinite symbolism.

Bracelet:

For the bracelet I wanted to stay true to the same concept but explore the Fragility of life by exploiting the weak points of a circle. The diamond represents strength.

Necklace:

The necklace was inspired by the Stalactite formations of rock. The different cones/studs on the necklace will utilize the elevation and height differences to show ruby underneath the surface of the black onyx. The different breaking points will represent the continuance of time.

Collection:

While the ring, Bracelet, and Necklace all have their own meanings the collection overall is meant to represent how time and the chaos theory effect human existence.

Final Heightmap Collection Render:

This is the final product rendering created using Keyshot. It was created as an exploration of Rhino and Grasshopper.