​Pre-Industrial Design Case Study
​PERFORMANCE SUNGLASSES //
Self-initiated product design exploration focused on comfort and structural logic prior to formal ID training.
-Project made with Blender and Adobe Illustrator
DESIGN GOALS
– Comfort during long wear
– Structural stability when folded and unfolded
– A clean, modular system that could be iterated further
PROBLEM
Many performance sunglasses prioritize aggressive styling and coverage but often sacrifice long-term comfort and portability. Extended wear can cause discomfort at the nose bridge, while bulky folding mechanisms make storage inconvenient.
COMFORT EXPLORATION: MODULAR NOSE PIECE
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To address comfort, I explored a modular nose piece system designed to distribute pressure more evenly across the nose bridge. Rather than sculpting a fixed geometry, the nose piece was designed as a separate attachment to allow for adjustability, replacement, and future material exploration.
STRUCTURE & FOLDING LOGIC
Structural logic was a key focus of this concept. The sunglasses were designed to fold seamlessly while maintaining alignment and stability in the closed position. A simple locking interaction was introduced to prevent unwanted opening during storage.