Developed by Hong Kong-based architect Edmond Wong, MONO is a range of glasses, launched under Wong's brand ITUM, that are 3D-printed to fit users' faces. This is an especially brilliant concept because, as many glasses-wearing members of the population already know, one size certainly does not fit all.
ITUM identified three measurements that are essential to achieving comfort -- the frame width, the nose pad depth and the temple length -- and applied them to a unique sizing system. Each measurement is available in S, M or L, and the combination is codified to reach the user's ideal frame size. Even more impressive is the fact that the MONO glasses are reduced to a single monolithic frame requiring no different parts, screws or hinges. The entire frame is printed as one, meaning that it's assembly-free, along with completely custom.
The MONO range illuminates the ways technology, specifically 3D printing, can transform industries with customization and greater attention to detail.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Custom-fit Eyewear
- ITUM's MONO glasses are 3D-printed to fit users' faces, demonstrating the potential of customization in the eyewear industry.
- Assembly-free Frames
- The singular monolithic frames of ITUM's MONO glasses, printed as one and requiring no additional parts, suggest potential for innovation in production and manufacturing.
- Precise Sizing System
- ITUM's unique sizing system, utilizing three essential measurements and codified combinations, highlights opportunities for technology-driven precision in the eyewear industry.
Where This Applies
- Eyewear
- ITUM's MONO glasses showcase how the eyewear industry can incorporate 3D-printing and customization to better serve customers.
- Production and Manufacturing
- The assembly-free frames of ITUM's MONO glasses showcase the potential of streamlined production and manufacturing processes through 3D printing.
- 3D Printing Technology
- ITUM's 3D-printed MONO glasses demonstrate the potential for innovation and growth in the 3D printing industry as it expands into new markets and applications.
