Stainless Steel Eyewear
Various Work
Designed around the process of laser cutting steel and creating a 3D form through a series of bending. Lenses are then channel set into the frame.
Each frame features a different contour and unique series of bends to create the final shape.
Material: 304 stainless steel, Polycarbonate lens.
Process
Frame contours were created digitally and paper samples were cut on a laser cutter. Proportions were refined then final frames were cut in 304 stainless steel. hinges were soldered to connect the frame and armature.
Frame R - O1
Article no: 001
Frame: Black
Lens: Deep Indigo
Article no: 002
Frame: Silver
Lens: Champagne Gold
R-O1 is designed to be the most transitional model in the collection. The mid-sized frame features an iconic dual bridge paired with a soft, round lens.
Frame L - O1
Article no: 003
Frame: Black
Lens: Deep Indigo
Article no: 004
Frame: Silver
Lens: Champagne Gold
L-O1 has a distinctive layered aesthetic, achieved by bending on flat piece of steel in half, creating a front and back panel. The layering creates an elegant, architectural silhouette.
Frame B - O1
Article no: 005
Frame: Black
Lens: Deep Indigo
Article no: 006
Frame: Silver
Lens: Champagne Gold
B-O1 is the largest frame in the collection giving it the most drastic play on proportions. The prominent top bar is meant to contrast the round lenses.
Frame S - O1
Article no: 007
Frame: Black
Lens: Deep Indigo
Article no: 008
Frame: Silver
Lens: Champagne Gold
S-O1 is the "square" frame of the collection. Designed to be a mid-sized, approachable model, it utilizes the same iconic dual bridge as R-O1.
laser-cut sampling process
Laser cutting was used in order to rapidly generate prototypes and conduct reviews on a range of head sizes and shapes. Correct proportions for the human face required adjusting the scale and placement of the temple, bridge, nose pads, and lenses.
Sheet metal production run
A TRUMPF TruFLow CO2 laser cutter was required to cut stainless steel due to its reflective quality. A total of 60 frames can be cut per 24" x 36" sheet.
