matteo ragni: w eye frames

‘w-eye’ collection at aspesi 1910 image © designboom

‘w-eye’ collection of glasses by italian designer matteo ragni and manufactured by MA-wood products is made of seven sheets of curved plywood and 2 sheets of aluminum. the combination of materials allows for a frame that is lightweight (10gr ) in material yet durable in strength. it conforms to the face of users by keeping a memory of facial shapes.

‘w-eye’ collection image © designboom

‘w-eye’ collection image © designboom

‘w-eye’ frame detail image © designboom

unlike most glasses, ‘w-eye’ eye wear features a one piece design that is carved and polished. the collection is available in six wood variations of ebony, zebrano, mahogany, cherry, ash and walnut.

the collection was presented  last week at the aspesi 1910 store, milan and is now available to purchase.

‘w-eye’ frame detail image © designboom

top view of ‘w-eye’ frame image © designboom

layers of curved plywood and aluminum sheets

matteo ragni portrait © designboom