Beacon Plus Education Centre
Introduction
The Jewellery Design and Fabrication course gives students the creative and technical knowledge and skills they need to become professionals in the jewellery design industry. It allows students to explore a variety of aspects in traditional and contemporary jewellery design. The emphasis is placed on creativity, innovation, experimentation and materials application through technical skills. Students also learn skills in design management, portfolio-building and marketing.
Michael Koh
Managing Director of Caratell Pte Ltd
A jewellery designer by training, Michael Koh, Managing Director of Singapore-based fine jewellery company, Caratell Pte Ltd, puts his own twist on conventional jewellery designs to create what he calls “wearable sculptures”. He is skilled at structuring and layering geometric patterns.
Experience & Awards
Experience breakdown
Mr Michael Koh, who founded Caratell in 2004,
holds a B.A. Degree in Jewellery Design from RMIT
and has won numerous design awards – establishing
his reputation as a fine Jewellery designer.
His passion not only lies in Jewellery design, but also
in other art forms such as painting and sculpture, and
he has also won awards in both of these areas in
international competitions. His passion is transforming
contemporary art into functional Jewellery.
Michael has a strong passion for precious Gemstones
and often travels right to the source to acquire rare
and unusual gemstones. These Gems are highly coveted
by collectors and Jewellery connoisseurs, making
Caratell an obvious choice for the discerning Client.
Awards Received
Top Prize at the ASEAN Jewellery Design Competition 2015
2007
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NAFA: Panel of judges for Jewellery Design Diploma (Award)
1993
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Philippe Charriol Foundation: 3rd Prize in Sculpture Category
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Diamond Exchange & De Beers International: Diamond International Design Competition Award
1992
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Design Centre: 3rd International Design Forum
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De Beers International: 1992 Diamond International Awards - Final judging in London
1991
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De Beers International & Hong Kong TDB: Hong Kong Diamond Design Award
1990
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Singapore Trade Development Board: Young Designers Award 1990
1988
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Society of Designing Arts: Fashion Interpretation Exhibition
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National Museum & IBM Singapore: IBM Art Competition
1986
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National Museum: Clean River Art Exhibition