# Mechanical Accessories Ali Forbes Jewelry Features Whimsically Interactive, Moving Designs By Rachel | Published 2009-08-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ali-forbes-jewelry References: [dazeddigital](http://dazeddigital.com/view/default.aspx?Category=12&ArticleID=4091&PageNum=1) Ali Forbes jewelry recently won the ITS#EIGHT award for interactive design. By taking a look at her designs, it’s easy to see why. Ali Forbes jewelry combines mismatched and different types of metals to create a type of [mechanical jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu). Ali Forbes jewelry includes moving parts and layers of metal. Including [bracelets, brooches and necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment), the designs are not traditional, but definitely cool. Take a look at the winning mechanical Ali Forbes jewelry designs above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive jewelry with moving parts and layers of metal. - **Mechanical Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional designs by combining mismatched and different types of metals. - **Whimsical Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unconventional and cool accessory designs that break away from traditional styles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate interactive elements and unconventional materials into jewelry manufacturing. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce whimsical and unconventional designs in the fashion accessories industry. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of product design by incorporating interactive and mechanical elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Flexible Fine Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattia-cielo.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Modern Jewelry Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foliums.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Hypoallergenic Waterproof Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-co.md) - [Tarnish-Resistant Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-cos-winter-edit.md) - [Iconic Jewelry Cuff Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elsa-peretti1.md) - [Algorithm-Formed Modern Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sian-design.md)