BeeGraphy Computational Design Awards '26
From Logic to Configurators
DIGITAL JEWELRY & MICRO-SCULPTURES
This challenge invites designers to explore parametric design at an intimate, wearable scale, where geometry, craftsmanship, and personalization intersect. Working at micro scale requires precision, restraint, and a strong understanding of proportion - making it an ideal context for exploring how parametric logic can drive refined, fabrication-ready outcomes.
The context of the brief is set in Paris near Rue Saint-Honoré - a district known for haute couture and fine jewelry- the brief draws on a culture of bespoke craftsmanship and refined luxury, where personal objects are designed with care, precision, and lasting value. Participants are asked to develop a parametric pendant system intended as a personal, wearable piece or meaningful gift.
Rather than creating a single fixed ornament, the focus is on building a controlled parametric system that enables intentional variation allowing each pendant to be distinct while remaining part of a coherent design family. The emphasis is on elegance, consistency, and system-driven personalization rather than decorative novelty.
Fluid, biomorphic micro-sculpture with reflective parametric form - Aquatic Pendant Necklace by FLOA DESIGN
Your Task
Design one parametric pendant system that enables meaningful variation through a controlled and intentional set of parameters. The system should use parametric logic to shape form, proportion, and rhythm, generating multiple distinct pendants from the same underlying structure while maintaining a coherent visual identity.
The focus is on elegant personalization rather than literal symbols - allowing choice and individuality through geometry, balance, and proportion. The system should demonstrate restraint, consistency, and fabrication awareness, ensuring each variation feels curated rather than arbitrary.
The pendant system must remain wearable, structurally sound, and visually balanced across all variations, with a minimum material thickness of 2 mm.
What we're looking for?
We are looking for micro-scale parametric systems that demonstrate elegance, restraint, and a strong sense of curation. Submissions should feel refined and gift-worthy, with variations that are clearly intentional rather than arbitrary. The system should maintain a consistent identity across outcomes, showing how controlled parametric logic can support personalization while preserving coherence, proportion, and craftsmanship.
Design Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated based on:
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Strong formal identity across variations
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One well-defined parametric system demonstrated through multiple outcomes
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Geometry suitable for precision fabrication
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Clean, intuitive parameter structure
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Use of BeeGraphy to organize, control, and preview variations
Examples to Inspire
Generative, lattice-driven micro-sculpture combining computational form and hand finishing - LAVA Collection by ARTURO TEDESCHI x MAISON 203
Sterling silver pendant with cascading, biomimetic ruffles inspired by jellyfish forms - Silver Medusa Necklace by NERVOUS SYSTEM
Parametric lattice geometry translated into a market-ready jewelry object - LATTICE PENDANT
These are references - not limits.
What to avoid?
- Decorative forms with superficial parameter changes
- Excessive parameter freedom that weakens design identity
