Because prescription glasses are worn on the face on a daily basis, they are highly exposed to dust. Using special cloths and chemicals to clean them can work, but you still run the risk of damaging the special coating that makes lenses function properly.
Emil-Dragos Brogdan, a Romanian designer, created a concept to make cleaning eye glasses more efficient. His 'ClearVision' glasses contain internal cleaning material which are found in the supporting middle portion. Wearers simply slide the x-shaped part to the side to wipe away grease and oil, without scratching the special coating on the lenses.
The concept offers eyeglass wearers the convenience of not having to carry special cloths and chemicals for cleaning.
Not only that, but the ClearVision eyewear was designed in a very stylish manner, making it a winner of a Special Prize at the Opus Design Award.
Self-Cleaning Eyewear
ClearVision Glasses
Trend Themes
1. Self-cleaning Eyewear - There is an opportunity for eyewear and fashion industries to invest in self-cleaning technology to improve and provide maintenance-free products for consumers.
2. Internal Cleaning Material - Developing and incorporating internal cleaning material into other personal care products, such as watches and earphones, can create a demand for maintenance-free products in other industries.
3. Multi-functional Personal Care Products - Creating products that serve multiple functions, like combining eyewear and cleaning products, presents an opportunity to offer convenience and streamline daily routines for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Eyewear - Eyewear companies can invest in self-cleaning technology to offer maintenance-free products and improve customer satisfaction.
2. Fashion - Fashion brands can collaborate with designers to introduce stylish and convenient self-cleaning products for consumers.
3. Technology - Incorporating self-cleaning technology into personal care products, such as watches and earphones, can create a new product demand for the technology sector.