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"FlowEra"

Sustainable Eyewear Design

LCA • Sustainability Strategy • Rhino • Keyshot • Fashion Design

Project Brief: 

To redesign sunglasses with a more sustainable approach.

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Product Knolling

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Packaging Knolling

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BENCHMARK ANALYSIS

IMPACT ACCUMULATION

The data is conducted using Earthster and applying the ReCiPe impact assessment model

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System Outline:

Production phase dominates, driving about 70% of total impacts.

STRATEGY SUMMARY

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Heuristics & Brainstorming

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What If...

Design for sustainability in another way — through Emotional Engagement.

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FlowEra is a future-focused sustainable eyewear design that promotes longevity through personalization and self-expression, reflecting both individuality and environmental values.

FINAL DESIGN

SNAP-FIT MECHAMISM

  • Enable quick lens repair and replacement

  • Hooks on the lens edges and slot on the frame

  • Simple, tool-free, and user-friendly

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( Oakley )

SCREW-LESS HINGES

•  Eliminates complex fasteners or adhesives
•  Enhances durability and aesthetics
•  Requires no user adjustment
•  Maintains consistent tension and alignment over time

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( Lindberg )

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SUBTLE SURFACE PATTERNS

  • Micro-ridge texture enhances grip

  • Functions similarly to temple tips and nose pads

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SIMPLIFY ELEMENTS

  • Reduce overall components from 20 to 7

  • Cut hinge assembly by 75%

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LCA REPORT

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This is not a product of UO.
Branding and logomarks are used for demonstration purposes only.

Thank you for watching

Yi Sun | Industrial Designer

yisundesigns@gmail.com

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