# 3D-Printed Sunglasses Protos Eyewear Features Six Fabulous Frames That Come Hot Off the Press By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-05-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protos-eyewear References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/flotspotting/flotspotting_marc_levinson_and_protos_3d-printed_eyewear_24766.asp) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/levinsonid/Protos-Eyewear) With Protos Eyewear, CEO Marc Levinson offers consumers a range of fashionable accessories that are manufactured using a technique that has, up until recently, been largely intended for prototyping. The designer presents a collection of six pairs of sunglasses that take forms that are difficult to create using conventional means. Many would agree that the most iconic set of sunnies is the low-res Hal Pixel style that exudes a bit of technological nostalgia. Their ragged, pixelated contours might remind you of the images you used to see on an old 8-bit computer screen. No matter which pair you that you prefer aesthetically of Protos Eyewear, you're guaranteed to have high-quality and durable specs that are undoubtedly chic with any ensemble. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rapid Prototyping:** Protos Eyewear showcases the potential for using 3D printing as a rapid prototyping technique for creating unconventional sunglass designs. - **Customization:** The use of 3D printing in sunglasses manufacturing opens up opportunities for personalized designs and tailored fit, disrupting the traditional sunglasses industry. - **Fashion-tech Fusion:** The combination of fashionable eyewear and advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing paves the way for a new trend of fashion-tech fusion, allowing for unique and innovative designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Eyewear Manufacturing:** The adoption of 3D printing in eyewear manufacturing disrupts the traditional manufacturing processes, offering new possibilities for design and production. - **Rapid Prototyping Services:** The emergence of 3D-printed sunglasses highlights the growing demand for rapid prototyping services, enabling designers to bring their creative and unconventional ideas to life. - **Fashion Accessories:** The convergence of 3D printing and fashion creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion accessories industry, where personalized and unique designs can be easily produced. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Honeycomb-Style Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-glasses-frames.md) - [Custom 3D-Printed Glasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-3dprinted-glasses-frames.md) - [Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangled-eyewear.md) - [Futuristic Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-eyewear1.md) - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [Sportscar-Inspired Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-curved-p8952.md) - [Cybertruck-Inspired Luxe Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p8951.md) - [Futuristic Performance Eyewear Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-eyewear-model.md) - [High-Performance Stylish Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-tropix-sport.md)