What truly sets 3D-printed eyewear apart is the new freedom of expression it enables. Rather than simply mimicking traditional acetate frames and using 3D printing as a tool for efficient bespoke production, designers can take a step further and create genuinely unique styles.
To support this, Shaperoom has recently introduced the Mods section. Here, you can apply modifiers directly to the front surface of a frame, opening up an entirely new design space.
The first modifier, called Frequency, is based on the interpolation of waves running across the surface of the frame. By adjusting parameters such as amplitude and wavelength, you can control the intensity and scale of these wave patterns. You can also combine two directional waves, allowing them to intersect.
This creates interference effects similar to those seen on a water surface—where waves can amplify each other or cancel out entirely.
Experimenting with these settings can lead to striking and unexpected results, especially when working with translucent materials, where light enhances the depth and complexity of the surface structure.
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