Yufei Chen

Anxiety caused by pressure to find employment after graduation is the focus of this collection. How can tactile expressions offer emotional support through different materials, incorporated into designs, lead to a solution that offers positive energy? Specifically, materials such as clay, paper, silicone rubber, polyurethane foam, acrylic, PVC, 3D print and metals are used to encourage relaxation. The collection is realized using digital manipulation, with models worked in Rhino and casting into metal, shaped into finished pieces, including silver, copper, and silicone rubber. Ultimately, this collection provides the wearer with jewellery that can be squeezed, while adding interest when worn.