Sign inNumber one arts stage for customised hearing aid jewellery
Hot on the heels of Deafmetal designs being featured at the V&A Museum, BIHIMA caught up with company founder Jenni Ahtiainen to hear about Second Chance, an incredible new project that gives old and treasured jewellery a new purpose.
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The presence of hearing aid jewellery design within a high-profile exhibition at London's Victoria and Albert Museum creates more awareness of hearing health and, says BIHIMA, "helps challenge the stigma we know still exists for many around hearing loss".
By Liz Pusey
Adjusting to wearing hearing instruments can be a very personal transition; one that Deafmetal has made easier for many with the creation of hearing aid jewellery pieces designed to bring individuality and style to functional hearing devices.
[caption id="attachment_140661" align="alignleft" width="240"] Jenni AhtiainenCourtesy of Jenni Ahtiainen[/caption]
We first met Finnish designer Jenni Ahtiainen a few months ago to talk about her experience as the founder of Deafmetal, and to hear about how the company is changing the narrative around hearing instruments, making them into something to be proud of with her bold and beautiful jewellery creations.
Jenni told us: "I feel proud of who I am and a real sense of ownership over...
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