sensing glasses

EMTEQ Labs, UK

  • A pair of eyeglasses that embody a contemporary frame design, integrating sensors in a refined and differentiated manner to elegantly showcase EMTEQ Labs’ core technology. The lowered temple arms, minimal soft contours, and consistent front frame thickness contribute to a modern yet understated look—one that feels wearable, not showy.

  • How might we design smart glasses that seamlessly integrate into the world of everyday eyewear while visibly expressing EMTEQ Labs' core sensing technology in an elegant way?

  • Emteq Labs develops smart glasses equipped with facial and biometric sensors to monitor emotions and behavior.
    This project represents the company’s first product transitioning from research and prototyping into the B2C market: a pair of dietary smart glasses.

  • Project lead, lead ID & CMF designer
    Semantic analysis of frames, design strategy and definition of family design DNA, facilitation of product architecture brainstorming sessions with engineers, human-factors prototyping, CAD modeling, design implementation support, sourcing support.

    Team
    CGI:
    Simone Carluccio

  • This project was carried out during my freelance collaboration with EMTEQ Labs. All rights to the work shown belong to the company.

designing discreet intelligence

EMTEQ Labs' core sensor technology is seamlessly integrated into the inner side of the temple arm, maintaining a soft, approachable shape language throughout. The camera lens mirrors this "squircle" softness, blending in visually as just another sensor rather than standing out as a traditional camera.
This subtle treatment supports EMTEQ’s strategic goals: increasing social acceptance of the product and positioning the sensing technology as a modular platform that could be embedded into eyewear from other brands—while still maintaining a strong, recognizable identity for EMTEQ Labs.

blending in with everyday & mainstream eyewear

Glasses are a highly individual and fashionable accessory, often expressing the wearer’s attitude. For this model, we chose a classic square front frame—a universally accepted shape that transcends trends and fits a wide range of faces.

The chosen design features a slightly thicker nose bridge, subtly nodding to a 1980s aesthetic while adding character. This also helps visually balance the broader area needed for the integrated camera. A consistent frame thickness runs across the entire front, reinforcing a clean and contemporary look.

finding
the right
trade-offs

In the development of wearables like smart glasses, weight and localized thickness have a significant impact on comfort. It was crucial to strike the right balance between performance—such as battery life—and wearability. The result is a slim, lightweight frame that feels as natural as a regular pair of glasses.

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