MANUZON
VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA
Manuzon is a Filipina-owned jewelry studio specializing in handmade sculptural earrings and accessories. Founded by Kristina Manuzon, the brand creates small-batch collections that celebrate craftsmanship and individuality.
Our shared love of music sparked a collaboration that combined my illustration practice with Kristina's sculptural jewelry, resulting in a limited-edition collection inspired by my Numbers & Colors series.
Services
Illustration
Product Design
Collaborative Art Direction
BEHIND THE WORK
Kristina and I set out to create a collection that felt true to both of our practices rather than simply placing artwork onto an existing product. Drawing from my Numbers & Colors portraits, we developed a limited-edition series of handmade earrings, accompanied by prints and stickers that celebrated our shared interest in music and collectible design.
Working remotely, we collaborated through text messages and sketches, sharing ideas throughout the development of the collection. Kristina introduced the sculptural possibilities of her available molds while I adapted my illustrations into digital concepts that complemented her jewelry. The process felt less like dividing responsibilities and more like building each piece together.
Rihanna Design Mock Up
Digital rendering of earring card
Kehlani Design Mock Up
RESULT
The limited-edition collection sold out during its initial release and introduced both of our audiences to each other's work. For me, the collaboration expanded my product line beyond prints and paper goods into wearable art while reinforcing the value of creative partnerships built on shared interests.
Rihanna Earring Designs and Print
Complete Collection
Drake Cascade Earring, Print, and Sticker
Jhene Aiko Shell Earring Design
Monica was so incredible to work with and had so much fun working together. From brainstorming, to mock ups, to prototypes, we created pieces from beginning to end that I will always be proud of!
Kristina Manuzon