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9 carat buckle on Wedding Album
Profile
Hi I'm Sam Hunt, and welcome to the world of Xing.
I have been working
in precious metals since the age of 12
and after I attended Brunel University
where I achieved a BA (Hons) in 3D Design (Metal),
I followed this up
with a Post Graduate Research Certificate (PgD)
in Education and Manufacturing
from Sheffield Hallam University.
My Commissions have included:
Ergo
King of Dubai, Saudi Arabia
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Ergo Cutlery bought by the King of Dubai in response to the advertisement in Elle Decoration Magazine.
18k Wedding Rings
Rubicon
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Customer supplied the stones in a claw ring to remount.
Duo
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Commission in 18ct to Design & re-use 2 Diamonds & an Emerald from a 3 stone dress ring.Yellow gold body with white gold settings - weight 9.7 g, approx........35mm long.
Fantazi
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An engagement ring commission involving the customers 5 sided Emerald set in Platinum.
Node
Professor Ellgiers, A Belgian Professor of Wood
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The Professor approached me at a Gent Furniture Fair, Belgium 1994,
to design and make a contemporary pendant for his wife.
He supplied the
metal in the form of Quarter Krugerrands, 22k Gold.
Garrard, Crown Jewellers
Including Design work and Desk set - limited run in Silver Plate
and Sterling Silver.
Design work for Rare Imports
Detailed design work regarding the Suzuki Cappuccino. Involving
myself with Car aesthetics, product relationships, and awareness for
the Company.
Opal
Personal Jewellery commissions in Gold - red, white and blue,
Platinum - Rings, all entertaining Personal requirements.
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Entrance Sculpture for Ranyard Signs, Caistor (Lincs)
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Involved in the Design & Manufacture in association with Grimsby
College.
It is illuminated at night.
Sculpture Title: Contour - 5ft.hx 17ft coiled copper natural weather
patina.
Design Q
Have assisted Design Q in advanced detail strategies and concepts
for the Jenson S-V8 Sports Car.
Publications
My designs have appeared in several Publications including: Elle Decoration, The Mail On Sunday, GQ Magazine, The Daily Telegraph and FT "How To Spend It" Magazine.
Exhibitions
| Autumn Fair Wholesale Trade Show NEC Birmingham | Sept 2001 |
| Top Draw Wholesale Trade Show Earls Court London | Sept 2001 |
| Spring Gift Fair, Wholesale Trade Fair, NEC, Birmingham | Feb 2000 |
| Top Draw, Wholesale Trade Fair, Earls Court, London | Sept 1999 |
| Garrard, Crown Jewellers, Contemp. Silver Exhibition, London | June 1996 |
| 100% Design Exhibition, Wholesale Trade Fair, Chelsea, London | Oct 1995 |
| New Designers In Business Exhibition, New York/San Francisco | July 1995 |
| The Young Designers Exhibition, Business Design Centre, London -Overall Winner For The Design Of Ergo Cutlery | July 1993 |
Design Consultancy, Manufacturing, Sales & Enquires welcome for Trade, Public / Retail & Galleries.
All Products By Xing Design Are Design Registered
