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EYEWEAR DESIGN
VISION
VISION is an eyewear piece with a playful aesthetic. Wearable objects represents the wearer's personality, therefore it is important that its design enact a certain character. VISION's form explores different curve transitions to create a design language that is sleek, curvy, and slightly whimsical. Its temple design features a groove detail to accommodate its wearer's gesture of pinching the temples to put it on or to take it off.
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Optic Magazine Russia
August-September 2016 Issue
DESIGN PROCESS
Iterations
I explored different curve transitions to create a sleek and fun silhouette. Once I was pleased with the overall form, I began making minor refinements. The smallest tweak drastically alters the form. With glasses being a small object, greater attention to detail is required, thus the iterative process is crucial.
CAD
I modeled the glasses on Rhino.
Fit Test 2
I 3D printed the nose piece area, tested it on my face and adjusted the model.
Fit Test
Once the silhouette has been finalized, I laser cut the shape to test it on my face. It took a few attempts to get the nose pad right. After the necessary corrections have been made, it was time to fabricate the piece.
FABRICATION PROCESS
CNC
The frame and temples are CNC from blocks of cellulose acetate.
Cutting Grooves
A jig is laser cut to precisely hold the frame while the grooves for the lens get cut on a router table.
Engraving Logo
By precisely positioning the temples on the laser cutting bed, I was able to engrave my logo.
Cutting Lens
The lens with my prescription is cut at Providence Optical, an eyewear shop in Providence, RI.
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