Eco Ocean Eyewear Collection | Ekphrastics
Eco Ocean Eyewear Collection by MODO Eyewear

Eco Ocean Eyewear Collection

Golden A' Design Award Winner 2021

Three pairs of eyeglass frames arranged in diagonal descent across a woven net backdrop command the visual field, their rounded rectangular silhouettes presenting a harmonious study in muted earth tones against the cool aquatic tones of the rope mesh substrate. The uppermost frame exhibits a sophisticated slate blue reminiscent of deep ocean waters at twilight, its matte surface absorbing light with quiet elegance while the rounded bridge and circular temple tips create organic continuity of form. Positioned centrally, a warm taupe frame evokes sandy shorelines and sun-bleached driftwood, its earthy warmth providing chromatic counterpoint to its cooler companions above and below. The lowest frame presents a deep charcoal approaching graphite, grounding the triadic arrangement with visual weight and sophisticated neutrality. The compositional architecture follows a deliberate diagonal from upper left to lower right, creating dynamic visual flow while the repetition of identical silhouettes establishes rhythmic unity. The turquoise-green netting beneath functions simultaneously as textural contrast and symbolic substrate, its knotted intersections forming a diamond lattice pattern that speaks to maritime craft and oceanic connection. Diffused, even illumination eliminates harsh shadows, allowing the subtle matte finishes of each frame to read clearly while the braided rope texture catches light along its twisted surfaces. The square format contains the arrangement with classical stability, the negative space of the pale blue-gray background providing atmospheric breathing room around the central grouping. Edge treatment throughout maintains crisp definition, with the hard boundaries of the frames contrasting against the softer, more organic contours of the woven net. This presentation evokes contemporary product photography conventions while transcending mere commercial documentation through its thoughtful integration of material narrative and environmental consciousness, suggesting a design philosophy where aesthetic refinement and ecological responsibility achieve seamless synthesis.

Eco Ocean frames are made from recycled ocean plastic, because plastic has no place in the ocean. Eco teamed up with the NGO Waste Free Oceans to source old ropes from the maritime industry found in the ocean and on shorelines. The waste material is shredded and molded into pellets which in turn are injection molded into frames. The collection consists of bold yet easy-to-wear frames. They are lightweight and super comfortable with a smooth, matte finish in ocean-inspired shades. Each frame comes in a case made from recycled PET fabric.