Designed for the fashion-forward, tooz ESSNZ ONE is a ground-breaking concept of next generation smart glasses aiming to consolidate various wearable technologies. This concept seamlessly integrates the functionalities of existing wearables available in the market, along with hands-free operation and an heads-up display.
Research
Brand and Design Strategy
Industrial Design
CAD Modelling
Design Engineering
Visualisation
Prototyping
Product Designer | Jonathan Yim
Senior Design Engineer | Simon Korazija
Launched in 2021
The 3D-printed titanium profile frames the unique hexagon shaped lenses, with polished edges for a gentle touch of elegance. The dual-layered top bar not only adds visual symmetry but also structural strength. Thoughtful integration of electronics is achieved through concealed channels within the titanium frame, allowing components to connect discreetly along the temples.
Kai Ströder, Managing Director - tooz technologies
The lenses are curved to enable the integration of prescription and virtual image is displayed on the right lens. To generate the virtual image, light emitted by the display is guided via high precision surfaces to a invisible combiner, which concentrates and amplifies the light to project the image into the user’s eye.
Users use a combination of capacitive buttons and voice assistants through built-in microphones to control the glasses. The exchangeable battery ensures continuous use throughout the day even with heavy use. Furthermore, biometric monitors at the end of the temples provide useful health metrics for users, eliminating the need of other wearable devices.
tooz technologies GmbH, established in 2018 as a spin-off of ZEISS, operates as a B2B engineering and licensing company. Initially formed through a joint venture between ZEISS and Deutsche Telekom, tooz is currently under full ownership of ZEISS. Their core objective revolves around enhancing conventional prescription glasses with digital screens. Leveraging their expertise in optical systems, tooz pioneers the creation of smart glasses, catering to both prescription and non-prescription needs, thus unlocking a diverse range of applications spanning industries and end consumers alike.
