GRADUATE COLLECTION

The collection Motion stemmed from investigation into the impact of comfort objects on children’s contentment. I discovered that many individuals do not grow out of childhood comfort objects, but rather they feel it is no longer socially acceptable for them to be carrying round a stuffed teddy or blanket once they enter adulthood. My research confirmed that these objects can have a positive effect on our wellbeing and that, as adults we still experience strange and unusual situations day after day where nerves and anxiety can be controlled by objects of comfort.

Creating wearables that provide comfort through interaction, touch and movement allows the objects to be easily transportable and equally discreet. ‘Motion’ allows for an escape through interaction by means of twisting, spinning and moving balls held within tubing using the magnetic ring.

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Magnetic ring and large Motion necklace – brass, plastic tubing, leather, magnets and steel ball bearings

Magnetic ring – brass, leather and magnets

Magnetic ring back – brass, leather and magnets

Magnetic ring rendered Solidworks drawing

Magnetic ring rendered Solidworks drawing back

Large Motion necklace – brass, tubing, leather and steel ball bearings

Large Motion necklace details – brass, tubing, leather and steel ball bearings

Large Motion necklace clasp – brass, tubing, leather and steel ball bearings

Motion pin brooch – brass, tubing, steel ball bearings and stainless steel pin

Motion knitwear brooch – brass, tubing and steel ball bearings

Small Motion brooch – brass, tubing, leather and steel ball bearings

Small Motion brooch – brass, tubing and steel ball bearings

Double Motion brooch – brass, tubing and steel ball bearings

Diagram by graphic designer Ben Sewell with QR code that takes you to short video showing how the pieces work together