Vanshika V

Category: Accessories

Competitions: Fashion Competition 2026

Otherness to Oneness: Echoes of Coral Otherness to Oneness explores the relationship between humans and nature through the belief that "We are Nature and Nature is Us." The project began with research into environmental issues, where coral bleaching emerged as a powerful symbol of the impact of human actions on marine ecosystems. The design process involved studying the organic forms, textures, and colours of coral reefs and translating these observations into jewellery through form exploration and material experimentation. The final piece was handcrafted in brass, copper-coated, and finished with white meenakari. The harsh transition from warm metallic tones to white enamel represents the transformation of healthy coral into bleached reefs. Rather than simply depicting coral bleaching, the piece is designed to spark curiosity and conversation. The stark contrast invites viewers to question why the coral has turned white, encouraging reflection on climate change, ocean health, and our shared responsibility towards the natural world.

Category: Interior

Competitions: Home Competition 2026

The project explores the structural potential of bamboo by transforming it into strips and using them as the primary building element. Through material experimentation with splitting, bending, weaving, and joinery, I explored how bamboo could be manipulated to create rigidity, flexibility, movement, and form. The insights from these explorations were translated into a collection of functional home products, including a jewellery hanger, organiser tray, table runner, and fruit basket. Each product demonstrates how simple construction techniques and thoughtful joinery can harness bamboo's natural strength and flexibility, creating durable, adaptable, and elegant objects. The collection celebrates bamboo not only as a renewable material but also as a versatile medium for innovative product design, where material behaviour itself becomes the foundation of form and function.