3D Printed Frames

A series of frames made in 2021, these designs are focused on the use of 3D printing for production, and take advantage of the lightweight open structures possible with that process. Different open-cell patterns were explored, and most of the frames are made in one piece. All are wearable and have had optical-quality lenses professionally installed.

Trellace

Using a diamond-pattern open lattice structure, this frame makes a nice sunshade.

Crane

This frame was the result of a more in-depth process to design a frame to a specific person’s face. For that, I made a 3D scan of a friend’s head, and built the frame directly on that 3D model to ensure a custom fit.

3D printed in nylon and dyed orange. CR39 optical lenses.

My son Jasper modeling the finished frame

Photo of Crane, finished frame in orange

3D scan of client during early design phase

Butterfly

Similar to the Trellace frame, but with a butterfly shape to the frame front. This frame and lenses are dyed red for a slightly more aggressive look.

Beam

This frame is a little more linear and analytical. It has an integrated hinge, and a grid-like pattern, mimicking 19th century iron structures. Pictured are in-progress renderings and test prototypes. Images of the finished frame coming soon…