In dialogue with a person suffering from rheumatism, bachelor's student Lena Schüler developed an ergonomic watch with a special closure and a band woven from horsehair.

Lena Schüler is honoured for her bachelor thesis

At the end of each semester, a jury of HAWK students honours a thesis in the bachelor's and master's degree programs.

Lena Schüler will be recognised for her master's thesis in the field of Metal Design & Jewellery excellent. It was created by Prof. Melanie Isverding and Ellen Ropeter.

A sign of appreciation and against discrimination

In dialogue with a person suffering from rheumatism, Lena Schüler developed an ergonomic watch with a special closure that can be used with one hand. With one of tape woven from the hair of the deceased horses of the person.

The focus is not on healing, but on personal support.

Key data about the project

Study programmes
B.A. Gestaltung 

Study areas
Design 

Period
2024/25 Ziel ein Körperobjekt zu entwerfen das nicht nur unterstützt sondern auch eine emotionale Bindung widerspiegeln sollte.

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