2026 | Student

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Magatama Watch

Entrant Company

Rhode Island School of Design

Category

Product Design - Accessories

Client's Name

Ellano Zhou

Country / Region

United States

Magatama (勾玉) translates to “curved jade” from Japanese. Originating in China and cherished in East Asia for millennia, magatama symbolizes good fortune, protection from evil, and spiritual power. Combined with natural materials and the latest technology, the Magatama watch brings centuries of history and timeless taste onto the wrist. A fusion of analogue precision and modern fabrication, this watch embodies a metallic brutalism softened by refined contours. Its bronze case contrasts with a 3D-printed lattice foundation, creating a bold dialogue between tradition and technology. The piece celebrates the analog essence of time while pushing it into a contemporary sculptural form—raw, textured, and unapologetically modern.

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