# 3D-Printed Eyewear ITUM Offers Glasses That are 3D-Printed for a Custom Fit By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itum References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/mono-glasses-3d-printed-fit-face/) & [itum.co](http://www.itum.co/) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom 3D-Printed Glasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-3dprinted-glasses-frames.md) - [3D-Printed Honeycomb-Style Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-glasses-frames.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangled-eyewear.md) - [Tech-Forward Eyewear Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breezm-expands.md) - [Personalized Luxury Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inovati.md) - [Prescription-On-Demand Eyewear Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prescription-on-demand.md) - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [3D Designer Headset Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-eye-ar-glasses.md)