Protective Eyewear Case
At Thrasio, the largest Amazon aggregator, I led a three week sprint to reimagine a protective eyewear case as a white space exploration. The concept was later selected to move into design for manufacturing and ultimately adopted into the Vaultz brand portfolio.
Year
2021-2022
Company
Thrasio
Contribution
Design Lead
Design Research
CMF
User Experience
Product Visualization
Tools Used
Illustrator
Photoshop
SolidWorks
Keyshot
3D Printing
Current eyewear cases sit at two extremes: sporty rugged styles or delicate soft cases. Yet most people cycle through multiple pairs of eyewear over their lifetime, and few options offer both protection and a modern aesthetic. How might we innovate a case that balances durability with design to create something unique?
Next Steps – Prototyping & Testing
3D Printing: Produce initial case prototypes to evaluate form and fit.
Foam: Source and test foams with varying densities and egg-crate patterns to optimize protection and fit.
Opening Mechanics:
Test spring resistance for desired open/close experience.
Add latch guard to prevent accidental opening.
Evaluate rotary damper combined with spring-loaded latch for smoother, controlled motion.
Interior: Prototype case lining and removable foam inserts sized for larger glasses.
Sealing & Durability: Integrate O-ring seal to assess water-resistance performance.
