VANTAGE+ VISION
Customizable, Protective Sports Eyewear that empowers.
A convergence of performance and empowerment. Young athletes may choose their level of comfort and protection according to their sport's level of intensity, while allowing them to wear their glasses with confidence, helping them see their game their way.
KIDS HATE WEARING SPORTS GLASSES.
They’re dorky, uncomfortable and psychologically affect young athletes from unleashing
their fullpotential. Making kids feel like just because they are visually impaired, they can’t truly be considered an athlete.
I was one of those kids.
Age: 11
Age: 17
My experience with sports eyewear was never pleasant. I always experienced discomfort and pain. And as I got older I became more reluctant to wear them due to optics. That was until I got into an accident and suffered the consequences.
Convergence of
Sport, Lifestyle
Performance, Empowerment
a dynamic fusion of sport and lifestyle, underpinned by performance and empowerment. Disrupting traditional boundaries, drawing inspiration from the organic contours of nature and the sharp lines of modern industry, fostering human-centered innovation that not only enhances physical performance but also strengthens psychological resilience.
// GROUNDING___VALUES*
// PERFORMANCE //
Durable
Protective
Adaptable
Customizable
Breathable
// EMPOWERMENT //
Vibrant
Futuristic
Grounding
Streamline
VANTAGE+
VISION
* VISUAL__INFLUENCES *
Focusing on familiar, grounding human elements.
As well as advanced and forward thinking embellishments.
USER GROUP *
01.
YOUNG ATHLETES
02.
AGES: 13-18
+/- 1-2 YEARS
03.
KIDS WHO WANT TO LOOK AND FEEL COOL
04.
URBAN SPORTS
HIGH TO LOW IMPACT
05.
ATHLETES ENGAGED IN ONE OR MORE SPORTS
MIGUEL
13 years old
ICE HOCKEY, BASKETBALL, BADMINTON
Issues with comfortability and the look of most sports glasses:
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Lack of a secure fit [NOSEPAD]
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Lack of customizable protection
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Lack of easy color customization
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Fogging
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The “dorky” look
ºMarket Research
After extensive market research, I condensed the market variations into 3 categories to further understand my point of intervention.
SECURE & COMFORTABLE FIT
MISSING LINKS
VISUALLY APPEALING FORM
CUSTOMIZABLE PROTECTION
IDEATION
Investigative
Iteration
Establishing values,
Iterative sketching, 2D and 3D
---- taking two dimensional profiles to 3D, exploring
Cushion placement, face coverage, fit/proportion, flexibility
Establishing values and context.
Establishing values and context for design is crucial for creating meaningful and effective design solutions that resonate with users and stakeholders, through comprehensive understanding of principles and well thought-out goals.
fig. 01 DEFINING DESIGN PRINCIPLES
fig. 02 UNDERSTANDING THE CONTACT POINTS
TWO DESIGN DIRECTIONS:
01
SLEEK AND COOL
FUTURISTIC
Emphasis on streamlined forms Minimal details and attachments, taking inspiration from pop culture references and superhero motifs.
02
FLOWY ORGANIC
FUTURISTIC
Taking inspiration from organic textures, attachment placements and forms, exploring organic relationships between two different materials without compromising structural integrity.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Prototyping & User Testing
Prototyping / 3D Modeling
Object and System Validation
------ 3 VARIATIONS
justified through back and forth intuitive and digital modeling, combined with human testing and tactile corroboration.
WIREFRAMING
Defining the dimensions in relation to young athlete’s facial proprtions as well as aesthetic proportions.
Identifying the right frame curve is essential in ensuring that the sports eyewear offers optimal fit and stability.
VANTAGE v.1 Beta version, structural experiment.
Intuitive Modelling
Comprehensive tactile study, implemented digitally.
VANTAGE v.2 Refined Systematic Errors
John, 13
Soccer Player
New York,NY
“Overall looks really sick... I feel so badass”
“Comfortable and soft on the face”
“The grip on the arms keeps it [the glasses] from bouncing too much
Refining the bend and curve to fit more securely over the contact points. Thickened the arms to allow for a more durable and functional hinge system.
Refining the overall typology to allow for a more proportional lens relative to the frame. Refining the overall typology to allow for a more proportional lens relative to the frame, while correcting the texture typology.
