matteo ragni: w eye frames
one-body frame designs that are made of curved plywood and aluminum allowing it to be lightweight and durable.
‘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
