“all round" -focusing on the round-shape as the archetype of glasses.
A diverse collection that brings out the individuality of the people who wear them.
This product can only be purchased at some JINS stores.
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- Fine lines are recessed into the moulding of the frame to create the illusion of the glasses having been assembled through multiple parts. It is a design that symbolizes and respects the traditional techniques and craftsmanship entailed in the making of glasses.
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- The design is inspired by the idea of making glasses from a soft and thick stretch of material that has been bent into a single continuous frame, just like making a pretzel from one long piece of dough. The nose bridge that is one with the overall frame is also a distinct feature.
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- The bridge of the glasses is reminiscent of the swift lines of a cartoon drawn with a thick felt tip pen. There is a purposeful and casual overlap between the lines of the bridge and the two circles in the front to express the fast gesture of a cartoon drawing.
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- The design references the structure of traditional glasses made from the assemblage of multiple parts, and reinterprets it through contemporary materials and molding methods. The curves of the temples have been considered in detail for optimal comfort and fit.
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- The glasses are made of a continuous round section like a tubular frame, with the graphically strong crossbar connecting the two circular rims also reminiscent of a bike. The hinges extend inwards from the front to create an overall seamless finish.
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- The design reflects a sporty and casual stylishness associated with its name: Safari. The theme is also reflected in the proposed color range.
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- The design concerns the combination of two distinct materials, consisting of thin, sectioned metal parts that serve to link the two plastic rims. Grcic’s unique interpretation has been added to the archetype of round-shaped glasses.
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- The glasses are defined by the finest and thinnest possible outline, with the frame having no mechanical hinges, and temples as thin as needles. The designer’s attention to detail can also be observed in the shape of the temples and the nose pads.
The invitation from JINS offered an interesting excursion into a new field of work. Even though I am wearing glasses myself, I have never really thought about designing them. It was a beautiful challenge working on a product, which is both function and fashion. The most extreme aspect of designing glasses is that people of very different physiognomy are wearing them on their face. Glasses become part of their identity, of who they are.
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Konstantin Grcic (*1965) was trained as a cabinet maker at The John Makepeace School (Dorset, England) before studying Design at the Royal College of Art in London. He established his own office Konstantin Grcic Industrial Design (KGID) in Munich in 1991. Since then he has developed furniture, products and lighting for some of the leading companies in the design field like Cassina, Flos, Magis, Muji, Plank and Vitra. He worked on a number of significant design exhibitions and exhibition displays for renowned museums and galleries.
The technical support by
JINS to enhance the quality of eyewear.
The technical support by JINS to enhance the quality of eyewear.
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The designs and specifications of the temple, in addition to considering curves that naturally fit the face, have been devised based on the appearance and comfort of the glasses when worn, taking into account issues such as the front design and the weight balance. Design standards derived through JINS’ extensive experience with eyewear are also reflected in the space inside the glasses to provide wearers with the best level of comfort.
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With both an emphasis on functionality and beauty, the bridges and nose pads have each been designed according to style and comfort of the eight different types. The shapes of the bridge were devised to harmoniously correspond to the designs of the frames, also adopting round-shaped nose pads that are cohesive with the overall design.
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In the “BRACE” type that has a clear-colored and thick frame, a matte coating has been applied to the inside to prevent the light reflected from shining into the eyes and dazzling the wearer. It is one of the examples in which JINS’ technical proposal was adopted into Grcic’s design.
Konstantin Grcic introduces the background and design process of "all round"
For the second installment of the project, JINS collaborates with German industrial designer Konstantin Grcic, recognized for his prestigious career working with the world’s leading companies in the design field. Konstantin Grcic carefully responds to the requirements of his briefs, creating products that are defined by his meticulous attention to detail and his passion for technology and materials. The project served as window into Grcic’s practice as a designer who engages in confronting and studying the essence of things, and also an opportunity to reconsider the relationship between people and glasses.