Golden A' Design Award Winner 2018
sculptural eyewear, folding glasses, floral eyewear design, petal-shaped lenses, biomimetic design, organic forms, translucent materials, gradient coloration, amethyst purple, plum violet, scarlet red, golden amber, pale lavender, rose gold metal, champagne metal, articulated hinges, folding mechanism, wearable sculpture, jewelry design, facial accessories, portrait composition, upturned face, closed eyes, serene expression, contemplative mood, coral-rose lips, luminous skin, soft focus background, teal foliage, sage green environment, natural setting, garden context, botanical backdrop, high-key lighting, diffused natural light, soft shadows, gentle illumination, atmospheric perspective, powder blue textile, lightweight fabric, butterfly earrings, organic motifs, nature-inspired design, contemporary jewelry, innovative eyewear, artisanal craftsmanship, sculptural engineering, material transparency, chromatic gradient, split-complementary harmony, cool-warm contrast, delicate aesthetic, ethereal quality, refinement, sophistication, transformative object, functional sculpture, avant-garde accessories, design innovation, artful engineering, graceful forms, elegant composition, harmonious palette, tactile materiality, visual poetry, organic geometry, flowing curves, asymmetrical balance, central vertical axis, pyramidal structure, soft-edged modeling, crisp definition, atmospheric depth, environmental integration, biomimetic vocabulary, tropical flower reference, orchid-like forms, hibiscus suggestion, exotic blossom evocation, petal layering, natural color progression, warm metallic accents, spherical joint details, slender frame arms, smooth hair texture, platinum blonde tones, facial architecture, cheekbone highlights, forehead luminosity, jawline shadow, orbital recess, nose bridge modeling, upward gaze direction, moment of contemplation, serene repose, quiet meditation, gentle presence, refined execution, masterful craft, technical precision, conceptual clarity, design integrity, formal sophistication, material honesty, chromatic sensitivity, tonal refinement, spatial intelligence, compositional balance, visual harmony, aesthetic achievement
Sonja‘s eyewear design was inspired by blossoming flowers and early spectacle frames. Combining the organic forms of nature and the functional elements of spectacle frames the designer developed a convertible item that can be easily manipulated giving several different looks. The product was also designed with a practical folding possibility, taking as little space as possible in the carriers bag. The lenses are produced of laser-cut plexiglass with Orchid flower prints, and the frames are made manually using 18k gold plated brass.