Implications & Applications💡¶
Session Nutshell 🌰✨¶
The final stretch before we dive into our big final projects! ✨
🌍 We had an inspiring global session where we explored the implications 🌱 and applications 🚀 of our personal projects. 🤩 I couldn’t be more excited to take all the learnings I’ve gathered so far 📚🔧 and create something personal, meaningful, and absolutely exquisite! 💎🎨
Assignment Deep Dive 📝¶
Learning Outcomes
Research skills: the participant has acquired knowledge through references
Design skills: the participant understands how to develop a concept and service model
Process skills: the participant has learnt through stakeholders analysis, service description or personalisation concepts
Final outcome: The product/service/experience is developed and ready to be presented to potential stakeholders
Originality: Has the proposal been thought through and elaborated?
Students Checklist ✅
Document the concept, sketches, references also to artistic and scientific publications
Create an Ultra-personalised product service system (UPPSS) for your final project proposal
Map the potential stakeholders
Explore personalisation at different levels
Interview your potential users/target group about your concept, quantify results (extra credit)
Project Inspiration 💡¶
The inspiration for this project stems from the timeless beauty and deep symbolism of mandalas, which represent wholeness ✨, harmony, and spiritual journeys ✨. Combining this with celestial elements—the sun ☀️, moon 🌕, and stars ⭐—creates a bridge between the vastness of the cosmos 🌌 and the intricacies of personal transformation 💡.
For me, this collection reflects my cultural roots 🇮🇳 and artistic passion for Indian mandalas 🌟, reinterpreted through modern fabrication techniques ⚙️. I am inspired by their ability to tell meaningful stories 📖—stories of balance ⚖️, transformation 💥, and the interconnectedness of all things ✨🌏.
The blend of tradition ♻️ and innovation 🔮 breathes new life into these age-old symbols, transforming them into wearable art that connects with both the spirit 💖 and the senses 🔥.
Major Inspiration coming from my fabricademy journey
The Five W's & One H¶
✨ Who?
🎯 Target Audience: Lovers of wearable art inspired by celestial magic, nature’s wonders, and the intricate beauty of Indian mandalas.
👥 Demographics: Eco-conscious buyers , jewelry enthusiasts, art collectors, and those on the hunt for unique, artisanal treasures.
✨ What?
A stunning collection of exquisite jewelry that beautifully blends: 1. 🌀 Traditional Indian mandalas + Celestial themes
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🌿 Sustainable materials like wood and acrylic & fabric
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🧵 Intricate hand embroidery + DIY crystal magic
🛠️ Modern meets tradition:
A fusion of digital fabrication (laser cutting & 3D printing) + artisanal charm.
✨ When?
Project kickstarted during FabriAcademy coursework
Timeline: Prototypes, testing, and final production ready by course-end.
✨ Where?
🏫 Design & Fabrication: Crafted with love at the FabLab, Somaiya School of Design
🛍️ Market Potential: If taken ahead – 1. 🛒 Online stores 2. 🎪 Artisan fairs 3. 🏬 Boutique shops for those seeking handcrafted, one-of-a-kind designs.
✨ Why?
To bring jewelry lovers pieces that are: 1. Meaningful Sustainable Exquisite 2. A blend of technology & tradition showcasing celestial and nature-inspired mandalas through wearable art.
✨ How?
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🛠️ Craftsmanship: Digital fabrication magic (laser cutting + 3D printing) Paired with hand embroidery 🧵 and crystal embellishments 💎🔮
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📖 Storytelling: Each piece narrates a tale 📜 connecting celestial beauty, natural wonders, and Indian heritage 🇮🇳✨
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🌱 Sustainability: Using eco-friendly materials ♻️ + conscious techniques to align with modern values 🌿🌍.