JTR Design

Press - Autumn Fair International 2009

2009-07-19T04:36:00.000-07:00

The Spring Fair 2009 website has also published an article concerning 'Architect'. It can be viewed by clicking here.

Press - Birmingham Post

2009-07-19T04:16:00.001-07:00

An article about my fountain pen has also been published in the Birmingham Post newspaper.

The article entitled "Luxury fountain pen on show at Birmingham School of Jewellery" was included in the 'Creative' section of the Monday 22nd June publication.

To view the text only, web version of the story, click here.

Press - Hockley Flyer

2009-07-19T03:54:00.000-07:00

Local trade magazine - The Hockley Flyer have published an full page article about my fountain pen entitled ""Fountain Pen? or Work of Art?" in their June 2009 publication.

To read the article, click the image on the left.

Design Award

2009-07-19T03:43:00.000-07:00

Thursday the 25th of June was the annual prize giving ceremony at the School of Jewellery.

Although I could not attend the event I was lucky enough to be awarded the "British Jewellery Association Design Award for All Years and All Courses."

Graduate Show, Summer 2009

2009-05-31T03:52:00.000-07:00

My latest body of work, "Architect" will be exhibited, along with other 'Design for Industry' students' creations, at the Birmingham School of Jewellery's end of year show.

More info' on my major project pieces soon...

School of Jewellery
Vittoria St, Birmingham, B1 3PA

Sat 13 June, 10 am - 6pm
Mon 15 - Wed 17 June, 10 am - 6pm
Fri 19 - Sat 20 June, 10 am - 6pm
Mon 22 - Wed 24 June, 10am - 6pm
INDUSTRY VIEW Thurs 18 June 6-8pm
PRIVATE VIEW - Saturday 13 June 6pm - 9pm

Hope you can make it down!

Birmingham Assay Office Feature

2009-04-18T03:36:00.000-07:00

Quote form the Birmingham Assay Office Spring 2009 Anchor News Letter: "Jack Row, a Degree Student at the School is focussing on becoming a CAD designer and is inspired by the technicality and problem solving of a piece. He has chosen to design and create a pen in Palladium targeted at the high end corporate gift range."

Concept drawing posted is for a writing instrument primarly constructed in palladium and is being produced in cooperation with the Birmingham Assay Office, silversmith Andrew Macgowan and RP and casting services company Weston Beamor.

Helen Hulston Exhibiton

2009-03-28T12:55:00.000-07:00

Quote fromStyle Birmingham news article: "Students from the new BA Jewellery and Silversmithing, (Design for Industry) course will have their work on show at Helen Hulston's shop in the Great Western Arcade."

My recently designed, developed and produced kinetic cocktail ring, "Entorqueo Two", will be one of the 13 items on display from Monday March 30th for four weeks.

Produced from a combination of 18ct white and yellow golds with channel set diamonds, the design was inspired chiefly by the 'Gherkin' building in London's Canary Wharf district.

The technical aspects of the design concentrate on the use of CAD and RP technology to produce accurate, geometric forms that are suitable for the casting process. Furthermore, the utilisation of laser welding technology enables kinetic movement and therefore an element of wearer interaction.

The design was produced with the assistance of the Weston Beamor/Domino Jewellery group who have once again, sponsored metal and services costs and supplied expert consultation throughout the design process. Many thanks are once again due.

The piece was also on display on the Weston Beamor Stand at the NEC during the Spring Fair 2009 trade show.

Silver with a Pinch of Salt

2009-03-01T07:03:00.000-08:00

My salt cellar entitled "intorqueo" has been selected to go on display at the Goldsmiths Company's Spring Exhibition along with the original 2d design entry for a salt + pepper set.

The design, inspired by twisting forms found within nature and geometry, was produced using CAD and RP technology and cast in 18ct yellow gold and sterling silver. It was hallmarked by the Birmingham Assay Office.

Many thanks go to Weston Beamor/Domino who liked the design enough to sponsor the metal, RP and casting costs. Without this help it would not have been produced. Once the exhibition is over the piece will be on display on the Weston Beamor Stand to showcase their casting and rapid prototyping services.

The exhibition is open from March 30 to April 25, 2009 and admission is free.

Blog Set Up

2009-02-26T08:31:00.001-08:00

I've set up this blog to operate in conjunction with my online portfolo http://www.jtrdesign.co.uk/.

This will act as a news page, keeping you updated with events, musings and additions to my portfolio.

Jack