In response to the provided requirements, we have designed the glasses and their corresponding accessories as follows:
Ergonomic Frame: The glasses are designed for maximum comfort, featuring adjustable multi-focus lenses tailored for elderly users.
Behavioral Guidance: Nose pads assist in proper placement, enhancing ease of use. While we considered a sensor-based positioning system that emits sound alerts to guide correct wear, we decided against it due to increased cost, limited sensitivity, and the potential stress of excessive notifications. However, we are open to your feedback on this aspect.
Integrated Accessories – Case & Stand: We developed three designs for the glasses’ accessories:A case with a magnetic closure and an embedded sensor that reminds users to return the glasses when not in use. A stand inspired by Defne’s innovative concept, offering a stylish and functional way to store the glasses when not being carried around.Smart Alerts: Includes reminders for eye-rest breaks and sound cues to locate misplaced glasses.
LED Guidance: Both designs feature LED indicators to assist in locating the glasses and understanding their charging status.
Convenient Charging: A lightweight battery embedded in the temple supports Type-C and wireless charging for effortless usability.
Elegant Aesthetic: Dark brown and metallic tones create a refined, durable appearance that aligns with the needs of elderly users.
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1st Idea:
In our refinde design idea #1 for the stand supporting the eyeglass frame with reinforced nose pads, we found inspiration from a Chinese symbol that embodies “endure & patience,” with a wave-like shape that captured our interest. We then conducted form analyses to gradually approach our final product. This process allowed us to refine the form of our initial C-shaped stand, which was originally elevated, into a more organic shape.
At the back of the shape, there is a Type-C charging port. When the glasses are not on the stand, it can also be used to charge a phone. We are considering incorporating energy storage in the end parts of the temple arms. While we haven’t finalized color studies in our renderings yet, our tests were aimed at exploring a realistic look, and we plan to keep the brown tone. We are leaning toward making the stand out of wood.
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2nd Idea:
In our refined case design, we aimed to create a seamless blend of functionality and aesthetics. The case features a magnetic closure for ease of use, ensuring secure storage for the glasses. It also includes a Type-C charging port at the back, allowing dual functionality as a phone charger when the glasses are not stored.
We explored incorporating energy storage within the case, leveraging its structure to support lightweight battery integration. The design emphasizes user-friendly features, maintaining a compact yet elegant form. While our renderings focus on realistic visual appeal, the warm brown tone reflects our preference for natural materials. To complement this aesthetic, we are leaning towards using wood as the primary material for the case, combining sustainability with a timeless design.
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3rd Idea: Multifunctioanl Integrated Stand & Glasses
This design merges functionality and aesthetic appeal, offering a versatile solution for everyday use. The product includes a stand and a pair of glasses that seamlessly integrate with the stand’s features.
Features
Multi-Functional Stand:The stand serves as a phone holder as well as glasses holder, with a designated front slot for placing and charging your phone.It also functions as a desk lamp or nightlight, thanks to the LED light located at the top section and bottom.Main material is wood for the stand design.
sketch(1) AI Render from sketch (2):
Decorative Product: When the glasses are not in use, the wooden stand becomes a beautiful geometric decorative object or a stylish lamp.
Magnetic Glasses Attachment:The glasses attach securely to the stand using a magnetic mechanism, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience.The abstract geometric design of the stand naturally guides the user for precise placement on the stand.(resembels the nose shape on the front)
Integrated Power Solution:A built-in battery is located in the base, powering both the LED light and the phone charging function.The stand can be recharged via a Type-C port at the back, offering convenience and efficiency.
Frame Design:The glasses feature a frame design specifically selected according to the style selection you have made,but also compatible with the ovreall asthethics ensuring both functionality and visual harmony.Frame shape you choose and style trials:
AI Renders from sketch:
form studies :
Thank you very much for your efforts, for your thoughtful consideration of the design, and for providing us with three designs to choose from. I am very happy to see the designs you have created that are both functional and full of design sense and innovation. All three designs have their own characteristics, and the visual representation is very three-dimensional. The sketches and rendering are both very good. Thank you for your efforts!
I fully agree with your analysis of product features, especially your consideration of the design of intelligent alarms, which is very good. No matter what the function is, as long as it is easy for the elderly to use, the interaction method is simple and easy to understand, and there is no pressure when using it naturally.
The advantages I see in the three designs are:
(1) The use of Chinese characters as the design concept in the first design caught my eye. The overall shape of the bracket combined with the glasses is very natural, very similar to the heart character in Chinese characters. Its shape is friendly and has strong guidance. It not only attempts to integrate traditional Chinese culture, but also achieves good design significance in both aesthetics and functionality.
(2) The second design style is very stable and elegant, with a transparent box cover paired with a wooden box, making the glasses case look like a delicate and exquisite ornament, which is a great idea. In the rendering, I can see that different materials may bring different color styles for business, elegance, or nature, which may be more suitable for appearing in the market as a purchasing choice for delicate glasses cases. I think this is the design of a smart glasses case that I may be willing to buy in the future.
(3) The third design attracted me the most when I first browsed it, and I fell in love with its shape just by looking at the hand drawn drawings. The shape of the bracket is highly designed, and the rendering of the frame also looks good. The design of LED lights, wooden body, and mobile phone charging station is all excellent. Its lines are tough and full of design sense, with a simple yet beautiful and soft style. It looks like a modern minimalist desktop ornament, very beautiful and lovely. To be honest, if it were a wireless charger for mobile phones, I would definitely want to buy it. But it may have potential issues with the glasses storage function.
Our choices, reasons, and my personal thoughts:
(1) We have decided to choose the first design proposal mainly because it is more unique in appearance, and has also achieved a good integration of functionality, aesthetics, and culture. It is a design concept that not only fits the original design theme, but also has a unique creative style. The other two design proposals also provided us with detailed solutions to the problems we raised and created unique creative designs. We appreciate both of these proposals and thank you for your efforts.
(2) For further optimization of the first design idea, I have a suggestion:
a. Regarding the Chinese cultural symbols in the design concept, I suggest that the character “忍” (endure) can be improved to “心” (heart). The character ‘心’ is the lower part of the character ‘忍’, consisting of a ‘C’ and three dots. When the glasses are placed on the stand, it’s like two points on either side of ‘C’, and the shape of the ‘心’ is more like the first design. The meaning of the symbol “心” is also broader and more grandiose than “忍”, and it is more strongly related to our inner feelings, true emotions, and love. ‘放’ means to put down the glasses. When the action of putting down the glasses is completed, the form of ‘心’ (heart) is also complete, and when combined, it becomes’ 放心 ‘(‘put down the heart’)(peace of mind). ‘放心’ means peace of mind, calmness, or ‘having some inner reliance’. Saying ‘peace of mind’ to someone in a conversation also implies that there is no need to worry. In this design, the meaning of “peace of mind” may be better than “patience/endurance”, as it implies “you can rest assured with your glasses here” and “rest assured, children will always love you”.
b. The “C” type booth has its unique structure and does not need to be equipped with a mobile phone charging function. The form and meaning of the last sketch are very good. I prefer the brown red wooden booth in the rendered image in the upper right corner of the last four palace grid. I prefer the structural design of the glasses in Defne’s first rendering in your previous design proposal. I am glad that you have provided many good ideas.
c. Of course, in the end, I would like to say that this part is just my subjective opinion. I don’t have a strong desire to have you put together what I lean towards. These will not become our evaluation criteria, you have already done a great job!!!
Forgive me for the nonsense and nagging in it, because now may be my most idle time, and the upcoming coursework may be a bit heavy. I hope you don’t work too hard, just do as you please. Sometimes the most essential things are often the simplest. Wishing you good luck in the future. I am very happy to be with you all until now.~~~