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Sethi,, Suresh Raheel , Salman Dickhaut, Walter 2023-05 application/pdf en text Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2023-09-01 without embargo terms The student, Shuning Zheng, accepted the attached license on 2023-05-03 at 23:36. The student, Shuning Zheng, submitted this Thesis for approval on 2023-05-04 at 00:11. This Thesis was approved for publication on 2023-05-05 at 12:01. DSpace SAF Submission Ingestion Package generated from Vireo submission #19329 on 2023-09-01 at 16:56:17 Smart jewelry for millennials: Integrating function and aesthetics to meet changing demands Zheng, Shuning 2023-05-05 Millennials Smart Jewelry Wearable Technology Techniques Inclusive Design Genderless Practical Function Aesthetics This thesis explores the relationship between functional and aesthetic values in smart and traditional jewelry, identifying new design directions for the high-tech age. A mixed methods approach focuses on Millennials' preferences and daily functional needs. The study finds that consumers' accessory preferences are influenced by functionality, fashion trends, and social norms, with gender fluidity significantly impacting Millennial aesthetic preferences. The integration of aesthetics and functions in smart jewelry design is highlighted to capitalize on untapped potential in the smart jewelry market and satisfy the changing demands of the Millennial generation. Text eng https://hdl.handle.net/2142/120174 Copyright 2023 Shuning Zheng M.F.A. Thesis Art and Design University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Art & Design