The Inversion Goggles are an experimental eyewear product that inverts the user's world view for novelty and the cheap thrill of temporary disorientation. The goggles are a result of Tomorrow Lab's CoBuilt product development process with the New Museum, where we design products to live life as a rapid-fabricated item.
Designed with a custom-molded prism lens held in place with a single aluminum extrusion housing, the Inversion Goggles allow the aluminum extrusion to work as a 'spring' to provide tension onto the prism, holding it in place without fasteners or adhesives.
When looking through the goggles, your view is inverted.
The cast silicone nose piece works in conjunction with the headband to secure the prism and housing to the face.
This pair of goggles is a prototype and is not for sale.
Prototyping
Industrial Design
Design for Manufacture
Early form explorations of the glasses.
Off-the-shelf materials were used in early exploration of form, construction, and performance.
Off-the-shelf materials were used in early exploration of form, construction, and performance.
Various straps types were tested for efficacy: elasticity, durability, and comfort.
Early cardboard mockups verified fit, assembly strategy, and size.
Pepin tries on the goggles for fit. They work great!
