DESiGNERiCA
by Erica Schwartz
New York native Erica Schwartz studied Religion and Psychology at Dartmouth College and Industrial Design at the Pratt Institute. After years designing high-end watches and jewelry that was out of the price range of most people, she decided to launch her own collection of unique jewelry that she and her friends could afford to buy and wear. Utilizing ground-breaking technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting she was able to bring her concepts to life. These technologies allow for ease of customization and will ultimately enable a distributed manufacturing revolution.
Because she approaches jewelry from the perspective of a product designer, her designs are often whimsical and surprising. These include floating 1- and 2-finger rings, layered silhouettes cut from various materials, and 3-Dimensional shapes that would be difficult or impossible to achieve using traditional smithing techniques.
Erica finds inspiration in many places including nature, culture, and the environment. She unites seemingly disparate interests in all things high-tech, sci-fi, and futuristic, with heartfelt environmentalism to create objects that speak of her interest in the future of humankind. Her designs are intended to be beautiful while evoking a sense of our tenuous place in the universe and our vital relationship with the rich network of life around us.
Erica loves to create custom pieces, so if you have an idea, please ask!
DESiGNERiCA is an eco-friendly business.