# Double-Sided Specs Jooyoun Paek's Eye Contact Glasses Will Make You Feel Awkward By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-12-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-contact-glasses References: [jooyounpaek](http://jooyounpaek.com/ece.html) JooYoun Paek is the genius designer behind these bizarre Eye Contact Glasses. When someone thing of the term "eye contact," I'm sure contacts are the natural thing to come to mind, however these Eye Contact Glasses literally mean eye contact. Her double-sided glasses are super awkward to wear if you have a problem with people who stare (or even if you don't. Needless to say, this piece of art is making a statement about [human interaction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical) and comfort zones. Check out these odd Eye Contact Glasses in the above gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Double-sided Glasses:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the eyewear industry by exploring unconventional designs and functionalities. - **Human Interaction Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by creating unconventional artwork that challenges social norms and comfort zones. - **Social Awkwardness:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the social etiquette industry by developing products or services that address and alleviate social awkwardness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Eyewear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the eyewear industry by creating unique and attention-grabbing designs that push the boundaries of traditional glasses. - **Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by incorporating unconventional materials and concepts to provoke thought and challenge societal norms. - **Social Etiquette:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the social etiquette industry by developing new products, services, or technologies that facilitate smoother social interactions and reduce discomfort. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eye Contact Webcams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icontact-camera.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Jewelry-Like Glasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-monster-7.md) - [Warped Dynamic New-Gen Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vern-morph-and-form.md) - [Bug-Like Avant-Garde Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-01.md) - [Eclectic Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection.md) - [Nano Projector Nearsightedness Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kubota-glass-eyeglasses.md) - [3D Designer Headset Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-eye-ar-glasses.md) - [Spiralled Shape Contact Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-diopter.md)