DES & CO., one of the 8000 local jewelry manufacturers in China who wants to cut through the clutter and stand out from the world of standardization in Chinese jewelry market
Objective / insight
Busy schedules often make finding the perfect gift for their loved one feel like a chore. With the help of technology, it doesn’t have to be this way
CRAFTED BY MY HEART wanted to create the ultimate personalized gift From one’s heart to his/her lover’s finger by using heartbeat-recording process on smartphone with a unique algorithm
Implemented strategy
Users who have download the application should place a finger over a smartphone’s flash in order to detect the heartbeat, At the same time, the app shows a pattern on-screen to reflect the pulse
Heartbeat which is recorded will be translated into diagram curves
Then the App offers a choice of two unisex design template
The ring will be finally fabricated through 3D printing, taking take around 15 to 20 working days to complete
Technology implemented
User’s heartbeat is detected and recorded by smartphone application
A unique algorithm will translate the intensity and rhythm of heartbeat into digital rendering of the ring
Different algorithm is used on each ring in order to ensure that no two pieces are alike
The final product is brought to life through a high-resolution 3D wax printer
Result
Service released in February 2017, 30% of its initial investment has been covered within four months of launch