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DK Largo Is Honored with the Bronze A' Design Award for Popticals Sunglasses in Eyewear Design
DK Largo honored for eyewear design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 14, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Popticals Sunglasses by DK Largo, designed for Popticals, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Eyewear Design category. The award was conferred within the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Popticals Sunglasses
Popticals is a collection of collapsible sunglasses designed for active use. The frames contain a patented micro rail system that lets the lenses slide parallel to each other, so the sunglasses fold into a compact size for storage. The lenses are made of NYDEF nylon and offer clarity, impact resistance and protection from ultraviolet light. The frames are made of Grilamid TR90 for flexibility and comfort. Stainless steel pins and a magnet hold the two halves together in a secure position during wear.
About DK Largo
Popticals sunglasses, crafted in Italy, utilize Zeiss lenses and incorporate a patented technology for a unique collapsibility feature, facilitating ease in packing and transport. Designed to be lightweight, they are offered in a wide variety of styles. This characteristic aims to support the practical needs of users with active lifestyles, providing an eyewear solution that emphasizes functionality and ease of use. Through this innovative approach, Popticals addresses the demand for eyewear that combines optical clarity with convenient portability.
Award Record
This recognition makes DK Largo a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Eyewear Design Award
The A' Eyewear Design Award is an international eyewear design competition recognizing outstanding eyewear designs by top eyewear designer and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to eyewear designers, product designers, industrial design studios and industrial designers from all countries. Entries typically include sunglasses, prescription glasses, reading glasses, safety glasses, sports goggles and swim goggles. Awarded eyewear designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/eyewear
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/159978
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/159978
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!159978
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/353932
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://popticals.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Popticals Sunglasses
- Function
- Sunglasses
- Category
- Eyewear Design
- Discipline
- Design Strategy
- Industry
- Fashion
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Dim Gray, Light Sea Green, Medium Aquamarine and Saddle Brown
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Popticals
The Recognition
- Laureate
- DK Largo
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #159978
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Popticals is a premium sunglasses company that offers exceptional quality, one-of-a-kind patented collapsibility, and unique portability. Popticals are designed in Italy and feature nylon-based NYDEF lenses from Carl Zeiss Vision, a leading company in optics manufacturing, that enhance performance without sacrificing style. Lightweight and available in a broad array of styles, Popticals are indispensable to the lives of their active, engaged, and discerning users.
- Inspiration
- Popticals believes sunglasses are essential for active individuals, not just as protective gear but as an extension of their personality through various dynamic styles. The brand aims to redefine the convenience of sunglasses by introducing designs that can be safely and easily collapsed to a smaller size for effortless portability when not in use. This innovation is rooted in the idea that high-quality, reliable sunglasses should also offer unparalleled convenience, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the active lifestyle without compromising style or functionality.
- Realization and Technology
- Popticals' innovative design includes the FL2 Micro Rail System integrated into the frames, allowing lenses to move parallel for easy storage. The patented rail system maintains the curved design elements of wraparound sunglasses, perfect for active use, without the bulky storage size. Lenses feature NYDEF nylon materials for clarity, impact resistance, and UV protection. The Grilamid TR90 frames provide flexibility, comfort, and resistance to UV damage, making Popticals sunglasses durable and comfortable for all-day wear.
- Operation and Interaction
- Popticals sunglasses, covered by multiple utility patents, use stainless steel pins that move along a track within the frames for smooth and effortless movement. A powerful magnet guides and locks in the connecting pieces in the center of the frames to create a secure and solid connection when in use; the magnets then disconnect just as simply for collapsibility and safe storage. All components of the FL2 Micro-Rail System are made from corrosion and rust-proof materials to ensure durable, long-lasting functionality.
- Specifications
- Popticals has created cases made of impact-resistant plastics and Italian leather to protect their glasses. The hard shell cases feature a latch mechanism for quick access and easy closure. Each frame has a specific case designed to be compact and securely hold sunglasses.
- Keywords
- Sunglasses, Eyewear, Eyewear and Watch Design, Sports, Outdoors, Recreation
