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Zen Garden Necklace by Asuka Saito |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
AS: Color is a significant part of design and should be considered carefully each time you start a new design. Colors are largely responsible for dictating the mood of a design — each color has something a little different to say.
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
AS: Balance has been my main focus in designing this work. It gives a design its form and stability and helps to distribute the elements evenly throughout your design. And also contrast is an important principle of design because it lets you draw out the most important elements of a design and add emphasis.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
AS: I wish this design will serve as a unique and cultural bridge between Japan and the world.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
AS: About a month.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
AS: I decided to pursuit an inspiration.
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
AS: Japanese gardens inspired me to come up with this project. I depicted the beauty of green plants with Tsumami Zaiku and made Karesansui, meditation gardens where white sand replaces water, with Soutache.
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
AS: The most unique property is this necklace is arranged by the technique of Japanese traditional Tsumami Zaiku and European Soutache. Another unique part which makes this design different from others is the extra center flowers are attachable to drop down with magnets.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
AS: Japanese gardens have evolved into a variety of styles, including karesansui, which are meditation gardens where white sand replaces water, and Zen gardens (Japanese rock gardens) that are used for various purposes. Garden design is an important Japanese art form that has been refined for more than a thousand years. The gardens of the emperors and nobles were designed for recreation and aesthetic pleasure, while the gardens of Buddhist temples were designed for contemplation and meditation.
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
AS: The most unique property is this necklace is arranged by the technique of Japanese traditional Tsumami Zaiku and European Soutache. Another unique part which makes this design different from others is the extra center flowers are attachable to drop down with magnets.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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