2. All jewelry design originates from an inspirational source, whether it is a technique or material, or visual information from images or objects. You can gather information from a wide range of sources, and it should spark your interest to investigate further.

3. Inspiration o Where to look: o Museums o Galleries o Exhibitions These places are filled with objects and images that have been chosen for their interesting qualities, and allow you to view actual objects in the round, rather than just flat images. o Books o Magazines o Internet Look at both historical and contemporary items, taking note of how they are made, and why they look the way they do.

4. Inspiration o Principles and Elements of Design!!! o Using the P&E’s of design will help you be more successful in the aesthetic quality of your design. Principles: Unity Variety Contrast Repetition Emphasis Balance Harmony Proportion Elements: Line Plane Shape Space Value Texture Color Movement

5. Inspirational Objects o Architecture o Textiles o Ceramics o Glass o Furniture o Nature- botanical gardens with sketchbook/camera o 3D objects o Start collecting found objects to understand how form can be expressed and how shapes and lines intersect with one another within space.

6. Recording your research o Sketchbook!!! o Visual diary to record the things you find. o Includes: sketches, collages, photos, and notes on the particular aspects that you find interesting. When working with a project in mind, your research should take a particular direction but may lead down several paths, some may not work but others can provide inspiration for years to come.

7. Info such as: Function Color palette Textures Form Aesthetic

8. Drawing is a vital design tool, as it provides a means of exploring and recording ideas in a descriptive medium. A jewelry designer may use several types of drawing as part of the design process from quick sketches to detailed technical diagrams.

9. Drawing o Sketchbooks o A sketchbook is a record of your exploration on paper. o No right or wrong way- filled with detailed color studies, or sketchy line drawings. o Don’t feel limited by your drawing skills- it takes practice! o Exploratory drawing o This style can convey emotion, movement, and atmosphere. o Draw it from every angle. o Emphasize important parts. o Extract areas of object and abstract them into new shapes and forms. o Exaggerate, stretch, shrink, flip etc…

12. Drawing o Drawing for design o Works on the body o Physicality o Aesthetic Give the drawing depth, thickness, and perspective. Techniques and processes used to create piece. o Technical Drawing o Keep technical info for future reference o What metal used, size, cutting templates, chemical recipes, new techniques, outcomes etc.. o Precise drawings with relevant info. o Learn from your mistakes!!!

14. Drawing o Presentation drawing o Working to commission piece o Accurate representation o Rendering are painted o CAD

15. Design Realization o Developing a design o The research and materials collected as well as your drawings should directly influence your piece. o Not all materials or info that you have collected or produced will be relevant for the project or design. o Draw the object repeatedly, changing slightly each time to adapt the form. o Adapt design to different forms: bracelet, earrings, rings.. Once you have decided how the object will look, you need to consider its construction.

16. Design Checklist o What type of jewelry are you making? o What is your inspiration? o How will you use your research to inform the design? o How are you going to make the piece? o Why are you making it? o What materials will you use? o What is your budget? o How much time can you give the project?