Profession
The designer imagines the shapes of the products of the future. In addition to their industrial design skills, they design the overall architecture of a product, select technical solutions and carry out digital computer simulations.
Subject
Jewellery is more than just the creation of jewels: above all, it embodies the art of embellishing precious stones through their cutting, setting, combination of materials and the illumination of their sparkle. It is this demanding know-how that the candidate will have to tackle in order to design a case incorporating a sophisticated opening mechanism, conceived as a real puzzle.
The purpose of this exceptional case will be to protect an object that they will discover on site, also designed by the candidates, in perfect harmony with the box that houses it.
History
Jewellery-making in France began to flourish in the Middle Ages, but really took off during the Renaissance. Supported by the royal courts, it stood out for its refinement and creativity. Today, French jewellery is synonymous with excellence and prestige on an international scale.
1780: Birth of modern jewellery in Paris, influenced by the royal court
1906: Inauguration of the famous Place Vendôme as a centre for luxury jewellery
1932: Appearance of the first modern Haute Joaillerie collections
1950: The golden age of glamour, driven by Hollywood and French fashion houses
2001: Jewellery houses merge with major international luxury groups
