fassamano Reading Glasses by Cristiana Vannini |
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| DESIGN NAME: fassamano PRIMARY FUNCTION: Reading Glasses INSPIRATION: The spark of the idea behind Fassamano happened at a dinner in Milan where, chatting about history, art, design, fashion, while sipping an excellent wine, nobody could read the label written in font eight. It is estimated that by the next decade one in four people in the world will need reading glasses due to presbyopia and at the same time daily lives command instant and on the go reads of all sorts of screens. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Fassamano are the new Italian hand made reading glasses to be worn around the neck, like a precious jewel and brought close to the eyes when needed to focus on object up close. In an instant, it enables focussed close up reading power , to capture a message on the smartphone , a restaurant menu or that small detail that escapes the eye. Useful and carefully designed, Fassamano is an analogic answer to the needs of a digital world. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The unique visionary spectacles that magnify your reading power and your charm in the blink of an eye. Descending from the magnificent 18th century Venice, when a slight shortness of sight was considered attractive and a perfect occasion to wear a precious accessory. In an instant, with an elegant and chic gesture your Fassamano will let you clearly close up and read a message on your smartphone or a restaurant menu or that small detail that escapes the eye. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The spark of the idea behind Fassamano happened at a dinner in Milan (Italy). Fassamano is handcrafted in Italy in the Venetian eyewear district. Fassamano was presented at Pitti Firenze and Milano Design week 2018. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The glasses, that weight only twenty grams, are made of acetate. Crafted with CNC technology (Computer Numerical Control) and hand polished afterwards. The eye rims are polished with a glossy finish and the linear nose bridge is in contrasting metal with satin finish. Suitable for presbyopia prescriptions reading focus may vary according to the distance from the eyes. Fassamano can be customized with personal lenses thanks to the patented rim closure and it is a registered model. The metal part is in German silver, laser cut with galvanic treatments and protective varnish. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Dimensions cm L. 113 mm P. 5,8 mm h. 43 mm Weight Kg. 0,020 TAGS: reading glasses, Presbyopia, eyewear necklace, fassamano, ready, chic, reading RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Fassamano sets a new way to solve near distance reading optical problem common to millions of people.. In Europe the number of presbyopic people is on the constant rise and in Italy alone they are 20 million. At the same time, nowadays is increasing the requirement of instant reading especially of screens. Fassamano reinvents an authentic object of the past adding quality and design to functionality. CHALLENGE: The idea behind Fassamano is to redefine this design category, combining functionality and aesthetics with an iconic and essential design. For the design of the glasses , the aim was to reach a synthesis of pure forms. Though for e-commerce shipping and delivery requirments, the vacuum packaging was designed to minimizes shipping costs while maximizing protection and reducing waste. ADDED DATE: 2019-02-11 11:20:45 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : cristiana vannini IMAGE CREDITS: All pictures: Carlo Bevilacqua PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Registered model 29/11/2017 with number 004528065-0002 at the drawing register and community models, at European Union Intellectual Property Office . Medical device Class I. CE product consistent with standard EN 14139:2010 and european directives 93/42/CEE, 90/385/CEE and 98/79/CE |
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NAME: fassamano PROFILE: Fassamano /fas•sa•mà•no/ The unique visionary spectacles that magnify your reading power and your charm in the blink of an eye From the outset, Fassamano stands for its distinction, culture and savoir vivre. Descending from the magnificent 18th century Venice, when a slight shortness of sight was considered attractive and a perfect occasion to wear a precious accessory. Fassamano are the new Italian made reading glasses to be worn around the neck, like a precious jewel and brought close to the eyes when needed. In an instant, with an elegant and chic gesture your Fassamano will let you clearly close up and read a message on your smartphone or a restaurant menu or that small detail that escapes the eye. |
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Fassamano Reading Glasses by Cristiana Vannini is Winner in Jewelry Design Category, 2018 - 2019.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Cristiana Vannini. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Cristiana Vannini. |
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