Miss Sofie Boons' Outputs (32)

Man-made crystals (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

With crystal growing techniques having been around for many years, bespoke man-made crystals now drive innovations in a range of industries. This has however not translated into the jewellery industry, where innovations with man-made crystals have re... Read More about Man-made crystals.

An insight into the problem-solving processes required in the transformation of ideas using novel materials (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Crystals as co-creators: An investigation of growing crystals as a methodology for jewellery designers (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Grown crystals are used for a range of novel innovations supporting a wide array of industries. Within the jewellery industry however, grown crystals are only used in a limited capacity and mainly as a surrogate for mined gemstones. This paper invest... Read More about Crystals as co-creators: An investigation of growing crystals as a methodology for jewellery designers.

The alchemical dream of man-made crystals: A contextual review of the creative use of man-made crystals for the production of jewellery (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper reports on the limited creative use of man-made crystals for the production of jewellery designs through a contextual review. Jewellers have used crystals for the creation of jewellery for centuries (Philips, 2012) utilising tools to adjus... Read More about The alchemical dream of man-made crystals: A contextual review of the creative use of man-made crystals for the production of jewellery.

The golden box (2021)
Physical Artefact

Home, four walls, both protecting and isolating from a world outside. A safe domestic haven, for contemplation, reflection and nourishment. A place of clarity, order and love, hidden from turmoil and chaos

Touch for luck, a jeweller's perspective on touch (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Microscopic interpretations trough touch in the jeweller’s practice. A reflection of touch in our culture today; from ‘touch for luck’ to ‘touch and get Corona’ and how changed perceptions are impacting practice or providing inspiration.

CFPR Showcase (2020)
Exhibition / Performance

Our shift towards the digital has provided us a new challenge: how can we offer an alternative experience that surpasses a physical visit to an exhibition? This showcase is a first response to this question. It includes a range of images, a video, an... Read More about CFPR Showcase.

Questioning the ‘real’ and ‘natural’: A case study on diamonds (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The aim of the presentation is to explore and question the definitions assigned to materials and their promotion as natural’ and ‘real’. When it comes to identifying materials, how many processes applied to the material can be justified for it to be... Read More about Questioning the ‘real’ and ‘natural’: A case study on diamonds.

Centre for Fine Print research showcase (2020)
Journal Article

Jewellery ± Scent x Science = Alchemy? (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Contemporary jewellers are considered artists of the miniature sentiment and crafters of the wearable statement. Outside the realm of status and commodity, jewellery can be used to visualise the intangible and conceptual, creating objects and adornme... Read More about Jewellery ± Scent x Science = Alchemy?.

MRE2020: Transforming ideas through utilising novel materials, and an insight into the problem-solving process applied. (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Material Research Exchange 2020
http://www.materialsresearchexchange.co.uk/

Materials Research Exchange (MRE20) is a two-day exhibition and conference which showcases the wealth of UK materials research and investment opportunities.

With the... Read More about MRE2020: Transforming ideas through utilising novel materials, and an insight into the problem-solving process applied..

Jewellery ± Scent x Science = Alchemy? (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Contemporary jewellers are considered artists of the miniature sentiment and crafters of the wearable statement. Outside the realm of status and commodity, jewellery can be used to visualise the intangible and conceptual, creating objects and adornme... Read More about Jewellery ± Scent x Science = Alchemy?.