Beverly Moon is a Senior Industrial Designer who is based in Portland, OR. I'd go so far as to say that the majority of ID'ers would agree that they are "[passionate about] curating experiences through products and invoking beauty in everyday things," but Moon delivers on her mission statement with her eponymous contact case.
Moon (the designer, not the design) notes that this unassuming product is ritualized in "a routine that many of us go through at least twice a day, [occupying] a prominent place on the bathroom sink." She explains on Kickstarter:
Any number of adjectives describe the "Moon" (the design, not the designer): clean, simple, elegant, beautiful, unobtrusive, etc., there's also a sense in which Moon is highlighting "an experience and product that gets overlooked." Like the Nest Learning Thermostat or the "Dark Sky" app (also in need of Kickstarting), Moon (the designer, not the design) has found room for innovation, though her design is more of an aesthetic improvement than the others.
The presentation captures her minimalist approach as well, and Moon (the designer, not the design) has done an excellent job documenting the project from start to finish.I chose Corian® for very specific reasons. First, it's a hypoallergenic, non-toxic material, and non-porous so it doesn't harbor the growth of bacteria and minimizes the risk of infections. Second, it's a beautiful material. It has a pleasant weight and smooth texture that gives it a premium feel. Third, it's a great material because it's hard, but not brittle, making it easier to find local CNC manufacturing to work with.
We're certainly over the moon—the turn of phrase, not the design or the designer—about the design, though the $40 pricetag (which jumps to $60 at launch) makes "Moon" (the design... well, you get the idea) a rather high-end hygiene product. Moon notes that "Screw caps are great for travel but not for quick daily interactions. And plastics have many great properties but often feel very cheap."
It so happens that I've been looking for a better contact storage solution: my plastic case has gotten to the point where I dread cleaning it every couple weeks, largely because it gets dirty again within days. While the countertop model would certainly find a home at my bathroom sink, I'd also be curious to see a travel-friendly "Moon."
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How do you know which side is left or right? I have different graduation levels on each eye and i can't mix them up.
And if it falls down? It doesn't seal does it?
How could i carry it in my purse?
I think its a good starting idea but there are a lot of points that you should study a little more!
the way of determing left from right if you look at the wireframe there is a small - and + in the bottom of the well for the contacts...
not sure if that is the best solution, fair enough its a tactile experience but i think it seems too small and similarly shaped extudes, i might have left once totally smoth and one slightly rough/extruded + etc
What do you mean the tactile feedback for L and R is more apparent in the hand?
Moon is onto something here. Corian is theoretically a good choice although. Portability is not a issue for me; it's not hard to just transfer lens into a plastic one for the few times I travel anyway. I'd imagine that the tactile feedback for L and R is more apparent in the hand, so for now I don't see it as an issue, either. Also, since Corian can be very precisely milled, I don't doubt It can made relatively air tight while it's sitting on the counter.
Also during the manufacturing how much of that is going to be recycled vs pure waste?? It's not mentioned in the video I don't think??
The indicator looks like a very small INDENT and not very practical for touch either.
The biggest thing that is missing is, how do I tell which one is left and right? This product suffers from having too large of an art influence.
I wear contacts, and always thought it odd to keep a "travel case" on my counter at home.
The indicator is obviously by touch, so the eyesight is not needed to know which side is which.
The material is very earth-friendly and non-toxic, unlike plastic, so there is no moral question of "need vs. want".
Having an item that doesn't seal is just asking for it to get knocked onto the floor. Also traveling with them is just a bad idea. Plus depending on how bad your eyesight is i'm skeptical of the indicator. PS you aren't supposed to switch contacts even if you have the same prescription for both eyes.
I would probably pick one of these up as they are much easier on the eyes..However I'd be buying something strictly out of want which isn't necessary.