Liq Eyewear on the Benefits of Creating Personalized Sunglasses With 3D Printing

According to a study by Mckinsey & Company, 71 percent of consumers expect companies to deliver personalized interactions, and consumer goods represent a growing sector where 3D printing is gaining significant importance. Additive manufacturing brings several notable advantages to this domain, such as the ability to customize products according to individual customer preferences, ultimately reducing production time and costs. Liq Eyewear, a small company based in Barcelona, Spain, stands out as a specialist in manufacturing sunglasses using additive manufacturing. In our interview with Josep Mateo Muñoz, we sought to delve deeper into the insights and innovations of this startup.

3DN: Can you please briefly introduce yourself and tell us how you got into 3D printing?

Josep Mateo Muñoz

I am Josep Mateo Muñoz, an industrial designer and the creative director of Creax Design, an industrial design studio located in Terrassa, Barcelona. At our studio, we specialize in designing and developing a diverse range of products, including eyewear for various brands using traditional manufacturing methods. Additionally, we have been involved in several cutting-edge projects that incorporate 3D printed eyewear.

Over time, I have come to view 3D printing as a valuable manufacturing resource. Beyond its conventional use for creating prototypes, additive manufacturing proves to be highly suitable for producing final products as well. As a result, we actively seek opportunities to integrate 3D printing solutions into our projects whenever they offer significant value to our clients.