To create each frame a single piece of wire is coiled around a 3d-printed template. The wires retain a certain amount of malleability and can be tweaked to fit perfectly on the owner's face. The 3d printing process means that no waste is created by or in the manufacturing process.
English model, actress, entrepreneur and activist Lily Cole is a brand ambassador and was involved in the design process with Neumann to ensure that the brand was as socially conscious and as impactful as possible.
The craftsmen employed in the Wires workshop are able to use their traditional skills to ensure they have a secure job in a contemporary and secure business.
Design Indaba inspires and empowers people to create a better future through design and creativity. We are an online publication (www.designindaba.com) with an annual festival and social impact Do Tank.
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