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Popticals Miwani ya jua by DK Largo

Popticals Miwani ya jua by DK Largo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Miwani Competition Category.


ShabaMiwani· 2024

Popticals Miwani ya jua

by DK Largo

Client: Popticals

Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Miwani Category

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The Design

About Popticals Miwani ya jua

Popticals ni mkusanyiko wa miwani ya jua inayokunjika iliyoundwa kwa matumizi ya vitendo. Fremu zina mfumo wa reli ndogo wenye hataza unaoruhusu lenzi kuteleza kwa usawa, hivyo miwani hujikunja hadi saizi ndogo kwa ajili ya kuhifadhi. Lenzi zimetengenezwa kwa nyuzi za nailoni za NYDEF na hutoa uwazi, ustahimilivu wa mgongano, na ulinzi kutokana na mionzi ya ultraviolet. Fremu zimetengenezwa kwa Grilamid TR90 kwa ajili ya unyumbufu na starehe. Pini za chuma cha pua na sumaku hushikilia nusu mbili za miwani katika hali thabiti wakati wa kuvaa.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award

Popticals Miwani ya jua ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Popticals Miwani ya jua inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. Popticals Miwani ya jua hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.

Behind the Design

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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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