Popticals Sunglasses by DK Largo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Bronze A' Design Award in Eyewear Design Competition Category.
BronzeEyewear· 2024
Popticals Sunglasses
by DK Largo
Client: Popticals
Bronze A' Design Award Winner in Eyewear Category
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About Popticals Sunglasses
Popticals is a collection of collapsible sunglasses designed for active use. The frames contain a patented micro rail system that lets the lenses slide parallel to each other, so the sunglasses fold into a compact size for storage. The lenses are made of NYDEF nylon and offer clarity, impact resistance and protection from ultraviolet light. The frames are made of Grilamid TR90 for flexibility and comfort. Stainless steel pins and a magnet hold the two halves together in a secure position during wear.
The Recognition
About the Bronze A' Design Award
Popticals Sunglasses is a Bronze A' Design Award winner, a highly prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs distinguished by creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness. Bronze winners are amply skillful and strikingly creative artifacts that authenticate the vast experience, imagination, and resourcefulness of their designers. Popticals Sunglasses is expected to be a highly regarded, admired, and cherished object that is notably professional and innovative. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning design incorporates best practices in art, science, design, and technology, and is excellent for its attention to detail. Popticals Sunglasses splendidly satisfies needs, touches desires, charms feelings, and appeals to curiosity.
Interviews
Design Interview
What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
The main principle behind Poptical's eyewear design is portability. The inspiration came from the need for compact, durable, and high-performance sunglasses that could easily be stowed away when not in use. Popticals feature a unique design that allows the frames to compact down to a small, portable size, making them perfect for active individuals who require eyewear that can keep up with their adventures.
Who is the target customer for his design?
The target customer for Popticals sunglasses design is typically someone who leads an active lifestyle and enjoys outdoor activities such as golfing, running, hiking, and water sports. Popticals are designed to be durable, lightweight, and easy to carry, making them ideal for people who are always on the go. The innovative design of Popticals sunglasses, which can be compacted to a small size, also appeals to travelers and adventure seekers who value convenience and portability.
What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
Overall, Popticals' unique combination of innovative folding technology, high-quality materials, and specialized lens tints sets us apart in the market, providing users with both convenience and enhanced functionality.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Popticals is a premium sunglasses company that offers exceptional quality, one-of-a-kind patented collapsibility, and unique portability. Popticals are designed in Italy and feature nylon-based NYDEF lenses from Carl Zeiss Vision, a leading company in optics manufacturing, that enhance performance without sacrificing style. Lightweight and available in a broad array of styles, Popticals are indispensable to the lives of their active, engaged, and discerning users.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Popticals has created cases made of impact-resistant plastics and Italian leather to protect their glasses. The hard shell cases feature a latch mechanism for quick access and easy closure. Each frame has a specific case designed to be compact and securely hold sunglasses.
- Tags
- Sunglasses, Eyewear, Eyewear and Watch Design, Sports, Outdoors, Recreation
- Production Technology
- Popticals' innovative design includes the FL2 Micro Rail System integrated into the frames, allowing lenses to move parallel for easy storage. The patented rail system maintains the curved design elements of wraparound sunglasses, perfect for active use, without the bulky storage size. Lenses feature NYDEF nylon materials for clarity, impact resistance, and UV protection. The Grilamid TR90 frames provide flexibility, comfort, and resistance to UV damage, making Popticals sunglasses durable and comfortable for all-day wear.
- Inspiration
- Popticals believes sunglasses are essential for active individuals, not just as protective gear but as an extension of their personality through various dynamic styles. The brand aims to redefine the convenience of sunglasses by introducing designs that can be safely and easily collapsed to a smaller size for effortless portability when not in use. This innovation is rooted in the idea that high-quality, reliable sunglasses should also offer unparalleled convenience, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the active lifestyle without compromising style or functionality.
- Operation Flow
- Popticals sunglasses, covered by multiple utility patents, use stainless steel pins that move along a track within the frames for smooth and effortless movement. A powerful magnet guides and locks in the connecting pieces in the center of the frames to create a secure and solid connection when in use; the magnets then disconnect just as simply for collapsibility and safe storage. All components of the FL2 Micro-Rail System are made from corrosion and rust-proof materials to ensure durable, long-lasting functionality.
- Patents
- Patented. US 8,376,544, DK Largo LLC, dba Popticals
Patented. US 8,915,586, DK Largo LLC, dba Popticals
Patented. US 9,581,830, DK Largo LLC, dba Popticals
Patented. US 9,726,901, DK Largo LLC, dba Popticals
Patented. US 10,114,230, DK Largo LLC, dba Popticals
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