This pedagogical collaboration immerses our future designers in a complete professional approach. Ms. Christine Horovitz entrusted students with two rings laden with sentimental value that she no longer wears. The challenge: to imagine a new version of a ring with contemporary design by reusing one of the centres of these pieces, thus preserving their history while reinventing them.

The project mobilised several key skills from the programme: technical drawing, 3D modelling and critical design evaluation. Thanks to 3D-printed resin prototypes, each student was able to test the aesthetics, ergonomics, technical feasibility, drape and weight of their creation. This methodology illustrates HEAD's multidisciplinary approach, where artistic conception and technical constraints combine to train versatile designers.

The projects were evaluated by an expert jury composed of Christine Horovitz, president and founder of the Fondation Eric Horovitz; Mathieu Dekeukelaire, director of GemGenève; David Roux-Fouillet, head of the Product, Jewellery and Accessories Design orientation; Tiffany Bähler, jewellery designer ; and Astrid Alberto, 3D modelling teacher.

This year, the prize was awarded to Margot Jud for her project Passage. The Fondation Eric Horovitz will support the laureate in the realisation of her jewellery piece.