SPECPROTEC/ Modular & Protective Sports Eyewear
SpecProtec is a customizable protective eyewear concept for young athletes playing high and medium impact sports so they can play with comfort and confidence.
The design features no hinges or screws, reducing the chances of eye injury. The elimination of these unnecessary elements also streamlines manufacturing and disposal processes.
Specified to Protect.
Research: Eye-injury Risks in Sports
01.
Hospital emergency rooms treat 40,000 eye injuries annually, which are sports-related.
02.
According to Prevent Blindness Ohio, Sports-related eye injuries increased by 20% in the United States this year (2023).
03.
Every year, more than 30,000 children sustain serious sports-related eye injuries. Every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury
04.
Improper fitting eyewear increases risk of eye-injuries, due to bouncing, distorted vision and inadequate coverage, which affects in-play focus.
05.
Vision Center Organization: “Contacts can become dislodged and fall out during sports, they can also slide out of place and cause irritation.”
Most Common Eye-Injuries
Corneal
abrasions
Ruptured
eyeball
Fractured
eye socket
Swollen/
detached
retina
High Risk Sports
Medium Risk Sports
Low Risk Sports
Design Opportunities
Protective Sports Eyewear
01
High Impact Sports
02
Medium Impact Sports
03
Demographic
12 - 18
years old
19+
years old
Concept Board/ Design Values
Sleek, Dynamic, Durable, Secure
Considering the primary demographic being young athletes in their teen years who want to feel protected while looking cool, I took design inspiration from various pop-culture references, superheroes, warriors and contemporary fashion brands, hoping to convey a fierce, strong and edgy-cool aesthetic.
Ideation
Narrowed down concept directions
Prototyping
Quick and Dirty low-fidelity models
Case studies exploring the proper form & fit, structure and comfortability to scale, as well as systems and placement.
Technical Drawings
Frame and Attachment Pieces
CMF (Color - Material - Finish)
Polycarbonate Plastic
Glossy
Silicone / Eva Foam
Strap Variations
Cardinal Red / #c5203a
Forest Green / #225124
Deep Sea Blue / #123456
Cadmium Yellow/ #ee9626
Aerospace Orange/ #ff4f00
Slate Black / #26282a
Matte
Frame Variations
Clear Transparent / #00FFFFFF
Slate Black / #26282a
Silicone / Eva Foam
Matte
Neoprene / Elastic / Velcro
Matte / Satin
