BAJ Podcast- Ep.62 Computational Adornment
BAJ Podcast Summary Many jewellery designers are well-versed in navigating between the digital and physical realms, leveraging both for the creation and communication of their work. Companies, researchers, and practitioners are actively challenging and advancing these hybrid practices by rethinking traditional craftsmanship within the context of digital experiences. They explore fundamental questions about the nature […]
How to Easily Find Your Ring Size at Home- with Expertise from BAJ’s Lily Henderson
Are you seeking a way to measure your ring size from home? Discover expert tips on how to measure ring sizes, along with other valuable advice from Lily Henderson, BAJ’s Jewellery Diploma Coordinator and founder of Lily Florence Ltd. How to find your ring size Many jewellers offer a printable or digital ring-sizing guide that […]
BAJ Podcast | Computational Adornment
A lot of jewellery designers are no stranger to shifting between the digital and physical both for the creation of work and the communication of work. There are companies and researchers/practitioners that question and advance these practices, considering craft thinking in the context of digital experience and asking what it means to be human in […]
A Closer Look at Our HNC 3D Design (Jewellery Design and Manufacturing) Course
Our HNC (level 4) course is designed as a vocationally oriented higher education qualification available after one year of study. The course presents students with complex technical skills, alongside expanding design and creative thinking skills. Students will further develop workshop and Computer Aided Design (CAD) skills needed to complete and produce design briefs and self-directed […]
Introducing: Level 3 Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacturing
We are excited to delve into our Level 3 Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacturing course which includes comprehensive training in practical manufacturing skills and an in-depth exploration of the jewellery industry, its rich history, and cultural significance. Over the course of one year, learners explore a wide variety of introductory-level manufacturing techniques and learn […]
BAJ Podcast Recap – Ep 61, Wearable Utopian Blu
BAJ Podcast Summary Tiia Vahula and Philip Wilck, founders of Utopia Blu aim to embrace the boundless potential of human imagination, whilst striving for a future that is not only visually appealing but also sustainable and meaningful. Breaking disciplinary boundaries, the couple look to technology to enable creative innovations that strike the right balance between […]
BAJ Podcast | Wearable Utopian Blu
Tiia Vahula and Philip Wilck, founders of Utopia Blu aim to embrace the boundless potential of human imagination, whilst striving for a future that is not only visually appealing but also sustainable and meaningful. Breaking disciplinary boundaries, the couple look to technology to enable creative innovations that strike the right balance between culture and nature. […]
BAJ Launches New Summer Short Course Programme
BAJ is excited to announce our new short course programme, filled with ample opportunities for upskilling, testing new waters and experimenting with contemporary and traditional techniques. With courses available in London, it’s never been easier to invest in your education or enhance your career. Designed with industry trends, essential skills and career advancement needs in […]
BAJ Students Attend Inspiring Enterprise Series
We’re pleased to announce the success of our recent series of bite-size industry-led sessions that aimed to support BAJ students’ networking and further upskilling. Our dynamic Enterprise Series covered topics from Business Design Thinking, Business Model Canvas, Business Plan Writing, Branding, Innovative Collaborations, and Visual Identity, to Website Development on Shopify. The series started with […]
BAJ Podcast Recap – Ep 57, Marcos Martinón-Torres
BAJ Podcast Summary This month on the BAJ podcast, Sofie Boons is joined by Professor Marcos Martinón-Torres, who has been tracing the fascinating history of gold and other luxurious materials in various places and across segments of time. Sofie expands the discussion beyond gold and delves into the broader concept of materiality. She highlights the […]
BAJ Partners with Renowned Jeweller Lewis Malka for Exciting Project
We are thrilled to announce the latest innovative project in our ongoing partnership with celebrated engagement ring specialist Lewis Malka. This unique initiative will see students from our HNC Art & Design 3D Design (Jewellery Design and Manufacturing) course designing and manufacturing bespoke engagement rings inspired by culture and getting feedback from Lewis Malka. Introducing […]
BAJ Collaborates with Graff in an Exclusive Project for Jewellery Design Students
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with the incomparable luxury jewellery house Graff, offering a unique opportunity for the first-year students of our BA (Hons) Jewellery Design & Production degree. For over half a century, Graff has operated at the very pinnacle of the high jewellery industry, discovering and crafting diamonds of brilliance and […]