OWP
First place entry in the OWP Brillen International Design Competition 2012, submitted as part of my undergraduate studies at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
The result was a frame that was easy to manufacture, versatile for the wearer and safe to use. It centers on a ball-in-socket hinge — inspired by the shoulder joint — that allows the temples to detach cleanly and be swapped between colorways, giving the frame both personality and practicality.
The modular construction keeps the part count low and the assembly cost-effective, while a material study explored high-performance thermoplastics suited to the demands of eyewear production.
First place in the OWP Brillen International Design Competition 2012 — a modular eyewear frame with a ball-in-socket hinge that lets temples detach and swap cleanly between colorways.
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Brief
Addressed the three requirements set by OWP Brillen: ease of manufacture, versatility for the wearer and safe everyday use.
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Hinge innovation
Developed a ball-in-socket hinge mechanism inspired by the shoulder joint, enabling temples to detach and swap between colorways with a clean, intuitive action that requires no tools.
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Construction
Engineered a modular construction to keep part count low and assembly cost-effective, without compromising the frame's structural integrity, wearability or premium feel.
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Material research
Explored high-performance thermoplastics suited to the demands of eyewear production, confirming the hinge concept was both feasible to manufacture and durable in use.
