Design project in collaboration with Legor Group, Taurini Pianeta Gemme and Leather & Luxury Magazine
The “Living Tech" collection containing 3D drawn designs of 10 pieces. They were designed to fit the binder jet technology, used by Legor Group. This project explores the evolution of jewellery through the lens of natural engineering. Each piece draws inspiration from extraordinary animal adaptations, biological technologies that have existed for centuries, long before human innovation.
The collection celebrates contrast: organic and mechanical, light and dark, day and night. Daytime creatures dazzle with reflections and vibrant patterns, while nocturnal species use bioluminescence and illusion to communicate in darkness. These dualities reflect the diverse strategies nature uses to survive and inspire.
Each design pays tribute to a specific animal adaptation, pairing it with a human technological parallel. At its core, the collection honours nature as the original blueprint for innovation. They are designed to be 3D printed directly in stainless steel. The results would be polished and ruthenium plated and adorned with very colourful gemstones.
Caridea: Inspired by the tiger mantis shrimp, whose extraordinary vision influenced the development of modern X-ray imaging technology.
Formed into a ring and a pendant
Decapodi: Inspired by the squid, whose ability to change colour through electrical pulses has influenced the development of modern screen colour technology.
Formed into a statement necklace
Hemidactylus: Inspired by the gecko, whose remarkable ability to stick to surfaces has led to the development of advanced adhesive technologies, including modern tapes.
Formed into a brooch and a pair of hoop earrings
Latrodectus: Inspired by spiderwebs, which contain UV-reflective components that make them visible to birds - an adaptation that inspired bird-safe window technologies.
Formed into a rigid bracelet.
Megaptera: Inspired by the humpback whale, whose uniquely shaped fins have influenced the aerodynamic design of modern wind turbines.
Formed into a link which can be used for necklaces or bracelets.
Trochilus: Inspired by the hummingbird, whose ability to fly backwards helped inspire the development of helicopter flight technology.
Formed into hoop earrings and an earpiece
Vermis: Inspired by the earthworm, whose method of moving through soil inspired the design of modern tunnel-boring machines.
Formed into a fibula with black gemstones and an alternative in gold with champagne diamonds.