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MARY CHAN P O RT F O L I O 2 0 2 0 J E W E L L E RY A N D A C C E S S O R I E S D E S I G N
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S 

CONTENTS AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
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THE SHADOW OF CANNAGE
THE PUZZLE PIECE
SECOND SKIN
THE BREXIT GAMBLE
BREAKEVEN
VICTORIAN MEETS PUNK
NOT ALL RELATIONSHIPS WORK OUT
C U R R I C U L U M V I TA E
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
2020
William Atkinson Scholarship, Winner
2020
Design-A-Bag @FashionAccess, Winner
2020
Worshipful Company of Leather Sellers, Runner-up
2019
J&J Bursary, Winner
2019
SWAROVSKI X DIOR: Designer of Dreams, Finalist
2019
British Art Medal Society 2019, Shortlist
2019
Munich Jewellery Week 2019
2018
FIYAH Jewellery Design Competition 2018, Winner
2018
FADE Magazine, Editorial Feature
2015 - 2017
Full-tuition Visual Arts Scholarship, Renaissance College Hong Kong
2016
China CCTV Press Feature, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
2015
UAL International Summer Course Award, Winner
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2012 - 2015
Full-tuition Academics Scholarship, Renaissance College Hong Kong
RESEARCH
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L’ombré de Cannage : THE SHADOW OF CANNAGE
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Dior Spring 2018 Maria Grazia
18th Century Napoleon III-era Chairs
The New Look 1947 - Christian Dior
Cannage Weave
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Leather
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Gold-tone Metal
clients after their visit were recognised as Dior’s signature as people began saying “Oh’ She came from Dior!”
Shadow Shadow of Cannage pattern
Travel / Sports


Swarovski crystals embedded in leather
Cannage weave experiment
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
VISOR CAP DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
FINAL DESIGN
Cannage shadow
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under visor cap
T E C H N I C A L P R E S E N TAT I O N
 
Top
6mm
12.5mm
Colour Palette
Side
Thickness: - 2.5mm
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- 1mm
Materials: - Brass - Nude Pink Leather - Aurora Borealis Crystals
I L L U S T R AT O R R E N D E R Paper Prototype on body
THE SHADOW OF CANNAGE
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L’ombré de Cannage : THE SHADOW OF CANNAGE
Visor Cap / early 2019 Brass . Leather . Crystal Aurore Boreale
“Inspired by the story behind the emblematic motif of Dior – the Cannage pattern. L’ombré de Cannage is a contemporary response to Dior’s key themes of travel and history. Cannage weaving represents the Second Empire’s finest moments in décor, and ever since the cannage pattern was imprinted on guests after their visit to Dior, people recognised it as the brand’s signature pattern. The Aurora Borealis stone-set on the leather and brass weaved Cannage pattern of the visor cap; captures sunlight and the fine craftsmanship of Dior, while creates a shadow of the Cannage pattern imprinted under the
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Dior Lady. As a DNA that weaves through Dior’s history, the piece brings a contemporary element of travel and sports to fashion accessories, creating the shadow under the Dior Lady.”
SWAROVSKI x DIOR DESIGNER OF DREAMS Finalist @ Victoria & Albert Museum June 2019
RENDER & PHOTOGRAPHY 

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R E N D E R PA I N T U P
FINAL PHOTOGRAPHY
THE PUZZLE PIECE
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THE PUZZLE PIECE
Earring . Brooch / early 2020 Brass . Acrylic . Wood
This collection uses an interactive approach by allowing the wearer to
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create its own puzzle. Inspired by the shape of an anchor, the jewellery conveys the message that no matter the differences, we are all part of a bigger picture that could only forward when we are together.
MUNICH JEWELLERY WEEK 2020 Sponsored by Vitsoe
I N S P I R AT I O N
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Layers of fat
SECOND SKIN
Movement Leather 2011 - Volker Koch
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R E S E A R C H O N B O D Y FAT
Folds / Skin
IDEA DEVELOPMENT
M AT E R I A L E X P E R I M E N TAT I O N
Curvature / Volume
Folds
Veg-tanned Leather
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Leather moulding
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SHAPE / FORM TESTING
MODEL-MAKING
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T E C H N I C A L D R AW I N G
SECOND SKIN
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SECOND SKIN
Handbag / late 2019 Veg-tanned Leather
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WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF LEATHER SELLERS Runner-up DESIGN-A-BAG @FashionAccess Finalist
I N S P I R AT I O N & D E S I G N D E V E L O P M E N T
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THE BREXIT GAMBLE
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
18.5mm
8mm
BULL MARKET
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T E C H N I C A L P R E S E N TAT I O N


T E C H N I C A L D R AW I N G
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MAKING PROCESS
R E N D E R PA I N T U P
T E C H N I C A L P R E S E N TAT I O N


T E C H N I C A L D R AW I N G
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MAKING PROCESS
R E N D E R PA I N T U P
THE BREXIT GAMBLE  
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THE BREXIT GAMBLE
Ring / early 2018 Pound . Euro Coins
Transformed from coins, the collection symbolises the movement of cashflow and currency exchange. Its circular form delicts the speed of the
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current economy. Rings are made out of Great British Pound coins and Euros to show the exchange and transfer of cash through our hands, as well as the important connection of the economy between countries. Ideas of Brexit and unpredictability is explored within this collection through the act of gambling - illustrating the risk and uncertainty regarding the political situation.
R E N D E R P R E S E TAT I O N 

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R E N D E R PA I N T U P
FINAL DESIGN
BREAKEVEN  
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BREAKEVEN
Ring / early 2018 Pound . Euro Coins
Breakeven is a pair of earrings inspired by the asymmetrical reflection of the horizon. Crafted in brass and transparent green acrylic, the earrings turn into the shape of an oval when placed together. The earrings are
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specifically sliced in half so that both pieces look the same yet is different in form, like the opposite reflection of each side. The concept is driven from the reflection of the natural horizon; the sky and sun reflected on the ocean bed, making the two different spectrums of reality and imaginary look so similar. The piece explores asymmetry in shapes and the craftsmanship of contemporary jewellery.
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P R O T O T Y P E / E X P E R I M E N TAT I O N 

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
VICTORIAN MEETS PUNK
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VICTORIAN MEETS PUNK
Neck Piece / early 2018 Polypropylene . Stainless Steel
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WINNER OF 2018 FIYAH JEWELLERY COMPETITION Featured in FADE Magazine - Issue #6 ‘Victorian meet Punk’
MODEL CARVING 

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NOT ALL RELATIONSHIPS WORK OUT
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HAND CARVED CASTING
N O T A L L R E L AT I O N S H I P S W O R K O U T
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NOT ALL RELATIONSHIPS WORK OUT
Medal / early 2018 Bronze
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Political Medal BRITISH ART MEDAL SOCIETY 2019 Shortlist