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Detailed design ideas prepared by Team 12 for Team 01 are shared in this post. Each team member focused on different aspects and created three unique design ideas, which are listed below.
Please share any features you would like to see incorporated or omitted in the final design, along with your feedback and suggestions.
Here are the ideas:
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Nevra’s Ideas:
Idea #1: Frame Shapes
Firstly, I decided to make a detailed geometric face analysis. Under this text, the analysis picture is given. It helped to understand the symmetrical face of our customer’s face, proportions, and contours, which is believed to be useful for eyeglass design. Here are the results and ideas that I gained after the analysis:
- Symmetry and Proportions: The lines and circles in the image highlight facial symmetry. A symmetrical face structure suggests a need for a symmetrical eyeglass frame. The soft, rounded facial contours indicate that a round or oval frame shape would be complementary. In addition, since the face is densely populated with round shapes, designing glasses with angular or straight lines that do not have very sharp lines can help balance the face. But, in addition, since the face is densely populated with round shapes, designing glasses with angular or straight lines that do not have very sharp lines can help balance the face.
- Eye Positions and Nose Bridge: The circles around the eye centers help determine the optimal lens placement. The nose bridge width and height, marked in the image, guide the placement and adjustment of nose pads to ensure comfort. The measurement was already given by Yurui before, the details will be used in the design process.
- Facial Contours: The oval of the face becomes flatter in the chin area, and is compatible with the horizontal lines of the lips and eyes. At this point, glasses with horizontal lines that support this harmony can be created.
As a Result: A design that supports the face shape and balances the features should be created with both round and straight lines. Also, since the eyebrows are less visible in the forehead area of the face, a design with different colors on the top and bottom can be tried to fill the gap.
Secondly, I started to support the ideas coming from the facial analysis by trying out different shaped eyeglasses positioned on our customer’s face and tried to observe which options could fit well the features.
Here are two initial designs which Nevra decided to work on, and thought that might be applied which are supporting the face’s features. (We are open for other choices and additional advice as well.)
Idea #2: Temples, an addition for hanging features not to loose!
Here are some sketch trials for eyeglass forms and temple forms. The temples might have holes to add hanging features, at end points or the part which they connect the main eyeglass part.
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Alternative 2:
Alernative 3:
Idea #3: Material Usage and Details
Material Usage:
Option 1: Ergonomic Silicone Frame Reading Glasses: A lightweight, round silicone frame with adjustable temples, designed for comfort and minimal pressure on the nose and ears. Reflects the grandfather’s style with coffee and gray tones.
Option 2: Frame and the temples made from durable, lightweight metal material (e.g., titanium).
Option 3: Blue light protection progressive reading glasses might be uses for the glass material. Progressive lenses with blue light filtering for digital device use, adaptable to various tasks.
Details:
From the pictures that are supplied for us, the color palette of the customer’s face includes some of the examples:
With respect to this information, #331E19 color might be chosen for the glasses general color.
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Defne’s Ideas:
Design Concept 1 : Elderly-Friendly Glasses with Adjustable LED-Enhanced Stand
Objective:
In this design solution idea,ı prioritized usability and convenience for elderly users, helping them easily locate, store, and protect their glasses in a way that fits seamlessly into their daily routines. The aim is to reduce the risk of glasses being misplaced, scratched, or damaged, especially in low-light environments, while offering a design that feels timeless and refined.
Features:
- Adjustable Stand with LED Details:
The glasses are accompanied by a unique stand with adjustable height and angle settings, allowing users to customize its positioning to their preference. Integrated LED lights provide a subtle glow, making it easier to locate the glasses in dim or dark environments. This not only enhances accessibility but also serves as a gentle guide to help elderly users find their glasses quickly, particularly at night or in low-visibility settings. - Protective, Magnetic Attachment:
The glasses attach to the stand via a magnetic component, ensuring they rest securely in place. This feature minimizes the chance of misplacement, accidental drops, or scratches. The magnet’s placement is carefully aligned so that the glasses naturally “snap” into the correct position, making storage both simple and intuitive. - USB Charging for Convenience:
The stand is powered via USB, ensuring easy recharging and low maintenance. A long-lasting battery allows the LED lights to remain operational for extended periods, adding a layer of safety and reliability for elderly users without frequent recharging needs. - Timeless Aesthetic with Traditional Influences:
I tried a classic, refined look that resonates well with elderly users. Elements like golden accents and wood details provide a warm, traditional touch, lending the design an elegant feel that aligns with the aesthetics often appreciated by older generations maybe with some cultural touches with colours and patterns. I think using this approach of modern technology with classic styling can create a product that feels familiar yet advanced. - Visualizations:
Visualizations, through my sketches and AI renderings with different material,colour and design approaches which ı thought would be good for this design,ı mainly used wooden material for the base of the stand and black,brown colours for glasses body combined with golden details which ı thought would match the taste of th elederyly people while adding a modern touch.Here are the renderings and my sketch:
Here are some other Concept Trials ı made with alternative colour and material selections:
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Mertcan’s Ideas:
#Idea 1:
Easy-to-Find Glasses with Audible Alert
Glow-in-the-dark frames: Drawing from his habit of placing glasses securely, glow-in-the-dark frames are ideal for ensuring he can quickly find his glasses, even in a dim room. As he tends to leave his glasses in the same spot, this feature would help him locate them in darker environments without stress.
Audible locator system: To add convenience for someone organized like him, an audible locator triggered by a remote or app can be integrated. Since he values order, a wireless locator connected to different rooms would allow him to locate misplaced glasses quickly without disrupting his routine.
Comfort: He spends long periods reading and drawing, so silicone nose pads and ear hooks are designed to provide long-term comfort without leaving marks, ideal for his lifestyle.
Blue light protection: As he uses his phone and reads regularly, blue light protection can prevent eye strain and enhance his overall reading experience.
Design Concept:
- Considering his taste for refined objects like his coffee-colored glasses case, the minimalistic design of GlowFind aligns with his aesthetic preferences, combining elegance with functionality.
- The audible locator should be non-intrusive and compatible with his home setup. The frames can have classic colors like silver gray or coffee brown, similar to his current glasses style, ensuring a seamless integration into his routine.
Here is some images that I created with AI tools to make the idea more understandable:
While creating these ideas, we worked on various topics. If you highlight the features you particularly like in each idea, it will be much easier for us to come up with new, cohesive concepts.
Best regards,
Team 12.
Hello everyone, I am very happy to read about your rich and organized design ideas. The overall presentation is fantastic!!! Below, I will provide some specific feedback.
Nevra’s design:
I greatly admire your professionalism. Through professional facial analysis and simulated fitting of frame styles for clients, you have identified the appropriate glasses for him. The analysis process is clear and professional. Based on my understanding, the glasses that customers often wear are mostly square frames, and the two frame styles selected through analysis do indeed look more suitable for customers. I will recommend them to customers. Compared to the other two styles, I prefer the one on the left because it looks more poise.
For the hanging function structure, your model looks great in shape, but I’m not sure where to hang it or how to use it. Is it hung on the hook at hand during use, or on the matching bracket? But if it’s more of a decoration and a possibility of hanging, it’s also possible. In addition, in schemes two and three, the gaps at the end of the mirror legs may accumulate dust and be difficult to clean. I prefer a complete mirror leg.
The selection of materials and colors is great, I don’t have any extra suggestions.
Defne’s design:
Daphne’s design is very complete, with simple and elegant structure and functionality. The design of the bracket provides a stable platform for placing glasses, reducing the probability of glasses being misplaced.
The LED indicator light, adjustable bracket, magnetic fixation, and classic and exquisite appearance aesthetics are all great. Just regarding the model of the charging port, the customer does not have a USB charger. I also recommend the Type-C charging port, which matches the phone charger commonly used by customers, so that they can use the phone charger to charge the stand more conveniently.
Why is the charging function providing power? If it’s just for LED lights, it may be a bit overused. If the glasses have other electronic functions, magnetic fixation can also be combined with wireless charging to provide a charging basis for the electronic functions of the glasses. Alternatively, the lower section of the glasses holder can serve as a wireless charging platform for mobile phones, allowing for charging.
In the rendering, I really like the color scheme of the first pair of glasses, the shape of the bracket, and the structure of the base of the third bracket.
Mertcan’s design:
I really like the audible positioning system you designed for your glasses. It can solve the problem of glasses being lost and difficult to find, which is very in line with our original intention of proposing design requirements. In your rendering, I feel that the first leg of the mirror is a bit bulky and too thick, making it look heavy. The structural form of the other two images is okay, at least they look lightweight and fashionable. I will keep looking forward to how the specific design structure will be integrated with the frame. I think this feature can also be combined with Defne’s charging stand to provide power through the stand.
It is advisable to emit light in the dark, as long as it is not too glaring and easy to identify. Consideration of comfort and blue light protection is also desirable.
Your design philosophy of combining functionality with aesthetics is excellent, and your consideration of the non-invasive nature of the auditory locator is also very good. This is a user-friendly and people-oriented design concept.
When I first saw your design ideas, I thought your design performance was great and rich, so I also carefully considered your feedback. In short, your overall design ideas are very good, and if you combine what everyone is good at into one final design, it will be a very comprehensive design. I think this is the significance of a team. But good things take time, and we look forward to working together on this design project in the future.
Hi Yirui,Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful feedback! I’m genuinely excited to be working on this project and grateful for the time and energy you’ve put into reviewing my design. Your suggestions have added valuable insight, especially as I work to balance the product’s aesthetics and functionality. I’m glad that you liked the design’s structure and features, such as the LED indicator, adjustable bracket, and magnetic fixation, which aim to keep the glasses secure and conveniently accessible.
For the charging port, I’ll go ahead with Type-C thats was also my plan but i guess i couldnt made it understandable on the text sorry about that,i will fix it! The idea of integrating a wireless charging base or multifunctional charging for other electronics is also in my mind but i was’t sure if it was really necessary and if it woukd took away the focus from the actual features,but since you also recommend it i will think about it .I’ll also definitely consider how we can enhance the stand’s functionality in that direction.
Lastly, I’m so happy to hear that you like the color and structure in the first image I shared in renderings; it’s also my favorite for the final product aesthetic as i mentioned in my explanation in design idea text,and i will be thinking of continuoing with the same colour palette and design approach. I look forward to refining the design further with your insights in mind. 😊
Hey guys, here’s team 22 from Italy, we were really amazed while looking at your site, well-structured and detailed, kudos to you! Brilliant sketches, lots of researches. Can’t wait to see what the final solution will be. : )
Hello team 22,Thank you so much for your kind words!😊 We’re happy to hear that you found our site well-structured and detailed, and that the sketches and research made an impact.We are doing our best while enjoying the whole process and we can’t wait to share the final solution! Stay tuned, we’re working hard to bring everything together. If you have any comments, questions or thoughts along the way, feel free to reach out.😇
Hey there! I am Sanzhar from team 11. I was reviewing different works and saw your ideas. I think these ideas have a strong background and all supported with a lot of contextual information. I appreciate your efforts in designing glasses for elderly and I respect the process you made, documentation and presentation of your work. There is nothing I can add, so good luck on project.
Hey Sanzhar! Thanks so much for the kind words and for taking the time to review our work! I’m really glad you found the ideas well-supported and appreciated the process. Wishing you and Team 11 the best of luck with your project too! 😊
Thank you very much for the solutions provided by your team. The solutions of the three members are very unique.
The idea of Nevra :
① It is great to use geometric surfaces for analysis, so that the glasses can better match the human face structure. Here I have a question I do not know whether you have noticed: reading glasses and myopia glasses are somewhat different, often the elderly will put the glasses under the nose when wearing reading glasses, so that you can see through the reading glasses near things, while lifting your eyes can also see things in the distance.
②Your design of the leg suspension is very interesting, and it is a relatively novel way to place the glasses. But here’s the problem. Are the glasses hanging directly from the wall through the holes? Or attach another coil to the hole and hang it on the wall? If glasses are hung directly on the wall through the hole, will the hook cause damage to the lens? What kind of coil should be added?
③ Thank you for your explanation of material and color selection.
On Defne’s thoughts :
① I think the frame you designed is very interesting, and the magnetic function on it can also prevent the glasses from falling off. It is also easy to find glasses when there is a certain amount of light in poor light. Charging through the stand splicing part is a good idea, but is there enough space for the glasses? Where is the battery stored?
② Your painting level is very excellent, Yirui’s grandfather drew a very realistic picture, and you also analyzed his facial structure. When I saw your sketch, I found that your glasses were in the middle of your eyes. In reality, I found that when elderly people use reading glasses, the position of glasses is relatively lower, so that they can look down through the reading glasses to see the nearby things clearly. At the same time, upward does not affect the sight of distant things.
③ Seeing your scheme, I think of the relationship between the whole product and decoration, and I feel that the whole formed by the glasses and the bracket when they are not used can act as an ornament, just like an abstract desktop line decoration, which is also very interesting.
Finally, thank you for your hard work.
Hi, thank you for your detailed feedback and insights! 😊
① I’m glad you find the frame and magnetic function interesting! Regarding your question about space and battery storage, the design considers compact placement of the battery within the stand rather than the glasses themselves. This ensures the glasses remain lightweight and comfortable while the stand handles the power needs. We’re working on optimizing the space in the stand to accommodate the battery without compromising its stability or design.
② That’s a great observation about the positioning of reading glasses! You’re absolutely right that elderly people often wear reading glasses lower on the nose to allow for both near and far vision. I’ll revisit the sketches to adjust the frame positioning for better alignment with real-life use. Thank you for pointing that out—it’s a valuable suggestion!
③The glasses and stand as a decorative element when not in use. Incorporating the idea of it doubling as an abstract desktop ornament adds a layer of visual and functional appeal. I’ll explore this further to make sure the design complements different environments aesthetically while maintaining its practicality.I actually thought about it as well and tried to come up with this wooden ashtethic look that ı thought would match your grandfather’s taste,but ı will thinkabout it further.
Thank you again for your thoughtful comments and encouragement! It really helps refine and improve the ideas. 😊
Hello, Mertcan, I am very glad to see your proposal. Your sound positioning system is very interesting, which can make it more convenient for grandfather to locate the glasses. I can also see that you have used AI tools to deduce the sketch. But thank you very much for your opinion and for providing us with ideas.
🎉All in all, thank you very much for the reading glasses solution provided by Team 12. Thank you for your contribution to the project. We will have a group discussion and give you our reply on the final project requirements tomorrow night.🎉🙂
Fuyuan, is your Team still planning to post your Clients’ reply on the final project requirements?
Erik