nendo swaps screws for magne-hinge customizable glasses

nendo swaps screws for magne-hinge customizable glasses
all photos by akihiro yoshida

nendo has designed ‘magne-hinge’ glasses, a pair of frames whose hinges function on magnets rather than usual screws. the 0.8mm carved titanium oculars are held in place by layered magnetic pieces, hooked to each other at the hinge. easily snapping apart, the frames can be fitted with a unique variety of different colored temples, available in various materials and styles, which can be clicked into place. the bespoke lenses allow the user individuality, creativity and choice in an otherwise static accessory, mixing and matching patterns and hues until the desired look is achieved. ‘magne-hinge’, presented at milan design week 2014, are sold at seibu department stores in japan exclusively from april 2014.

various colors and materials can be used to create a creative look

the temples easily snap apart for customization and flexibility

a magnet is used instead of a screw

the hinged magnet allows a user to mix and match different temple styles

an all-black option for the temples of the glasses

blue temples are clicked in to place

beige stems contrast the black titanium frames

white and black ‘magne-hinge’ frames

the frames from the front