Dear Kilani Jewellery,

I’ve admired Kilani’s work since your 2022 partnership with the Toronto Raptors. Your team has been making incredible jewellery, to put it mildly. Your pieces consistently blend technical skill with bold creative vision in a way I find incredibly exciting—from large custom pieces to the beautifully crafted charms and chains available on your website.

I’m graduating in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Design in Jewellery and Metalsmithing from OCAD University, where I’ve developed a well-rounded understanding of jewellery methods and practices. Digital design, however, is where I truly excel. I’ve been working with Rhino 8 for three years, using it to create everything from jewellery and lamps to replacement parts for old furniture. I’m also training in MatrixGold to further refine my CAD skills.

I’m eager to bring this technical expertise and creative passion to your team and help push the boundaries of what’s possible in jewellery design, while staying true to Kilani’s unique vision. Thank you for considering my application. I’d love to discuss how my skills and experience can be of value to your group. All the best,

Simone







Simone Alegra Aslan
simonealegraaslan@gmail.com
514-929-0010


Education:

Graduation June 2025 - Bachelor of Design, Jewellery and Metalsmithing, OCAD University
2020 - Visual Arts Degree, Dawson College

Relevant Experience:

2024 - Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, invited vendor
2024 - Fashion Art Toronto, invited vendor 
2024- Fashion Art Toronto, accessory support for the SAGRADESA Bridal Runway Show
2025 - DesignTO, window installation at Michelle Ross Studios

Proficient in Rhino 8
Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere
Undergoing training for MatrixGold

Fluent in French and English


Sample Works


FEAR NO ENVY Khamsa bolo tie, 2024.
Sterling Silver, Leather, Aquamarine.



STL Output


Final Product. Loop in back + detachable parts allow for bolo to converted to necklace pendant.

Chain for undergraduate thesis (fabrication in progress), 2025. Sterling silver, CZs.



Concept render + STL output (including sprues)


Chain in progress, hand fabricated links.


ITCH branded interlocking donkey charms, digital prototype, 2025.


Sketch to prototype

Interlocking parts as shown. Needs increased wall thickness in future iterations based on prelimiary testing.


Box front for undergraduate thesis (fabrication in progress), 2025.
Technical drawing- measurements in mm. 

Intentional variation in pipe diameter in mimicry of hand fabrication techniques. Seats for 3 mm prong settings.
 

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