I went to the eyewear fair in Paris a few weeks ago and one of the most interesting things I saw was Mykita’s range of 3D printed frames, these frames are “proud of” being 3D printed and are not trying to look like the other mass produced frames, nor like the beautiful, one-of-a-kind handmade frames, these are different in that they show all features of a 3D printed object; the slightly textured surface (polished just to make the glasses more comfortable), the coloration, the lightness and flexibility of the material, you can “see” the process.

I have read a little more about 3D printing and eyewear on my blog http://www.eyespectacle.com/2012/10/Mylon-Mykita.html

Sandra