Kapit Mas has been invited by ISI (Institute Seni Indonesia) Denpasar to serve as guests lecturer for the Computer 3D Craft Design Class. The speakers from Kapit Mas include Pak Hafiludin from the 3D Designer department and Pak Ben Morice, our Director.
The class began with Pak Hafi explaining the evolution of the 3D design process from 2009 to this day, highlighting how 3D technology has grown advanced every day. He introduced the old method for the jewelry-making process, which starts with sketching, followed by 3D designing, 3D printing, creating a master mold, injecting the rubber mold, assembling the tree, and ending with casting. And today’s 3D designers can cut some of these steps. The modern process can begin with sketching or 3D scanning, followed by 3D printing and assembling the tree, and end it with casting. This means we can eliminate two steps in the production process, benefiting mass jewelry production companies like Kapit Mas. Pak Hafi also advised the students as the next generation of 3D designers to focus on always learning new methods, adaptability, and staying updated with market trends, customer needs, and technological advancements, as these will be the foundational keys to becoming successful 3D designers.
The second speaker, Pak Ben, presented a brief history of how he transformed Kapit Mas from a small workshop into one of the largest jewelry manufacturers in Bali. While Pak Hafi discussed the critical role of 3D designers in the jewelry production process, Pak Ben gave some insights on how to become a successful 3D designer. First, a 3D designer should create and develop beautiful pleasing designs that reflect the client’s preferences and characteristics. Second, after successfully crafting a beautiful design, it’s essential to make sure it is functional for the customer; for example, ensuring the prongs for a diamond in a ring securely hold the diamond in place, and not fall off easily. Third, when creating a design based on customer specifications, it is crucial to align the specifications and design timeline with the client’s budget. If you want to become a great designer, so you have to make sure you don’t waste your time on to design and production process that doesn’t meet your estimated budget. Lastly, both speakers emphasized the importance of ongoing learning and growth to adapt to the dynamic nature of 3D technology and the jewelry production process. By applying the insights from Pak Hafi and Pak Ben, aspiring designers can become exceptional 3D designers, regardless of the challenges faced in different industries.
Finally, we heard from Yogi, an ISI college student who shared his experience as an intern at Kapit Mas. He discovered his passion for jewelry design and had the opportunity to explore his skills at Kapit Mas, engaging in research and development using our 3D direct casting printer from Uniway to give production details and specifications of what kind of product can be produced in a direct casting printer. Following his internship, he prepared for his bachelor’s thesis and is now planning to pursue a master’s degree. Currently, he also has several freelance clients seeking his design expertise as a jewelry designer.
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