Unveiled at SILMO Paris, the read on light customized model has won the German Design Award 2026 in the Lifestyle & Fashion category. This Swiss concept of customizable reading glasses, ready in under two minutes, marks a breakthrough in the ready-to-wear optics segment.
It’s the first-ever ready-made reading glasses product offering instant customization. The lens kit includes 28 pre-cut lenses across seven diopter strengths (+1.0 to +2.5). This allows opticians to swap lenses in seconds and provide a tailored solution without delays or bespoke manufacturing.
read on light customized meets two rare demands: ultra-portable, slim and lightweight frames, and immediate adaptability. The whole system follows Swiss design principles—precision, innovation, and functional clarity—geared toward mobile use without sacrificing aesthetics or performance.
In addition to the German Design Award 2026, read on light customized won a 2024 Good Design® Award in the Personal category, and was highly commended in Wallpaper* Magazine’s Wonderful Wearable category. These distinctions signal strong acclaim from both design and optical communities.
Sandra Kaufmann and Monika Fink, known for their work with Sol Sol Ito, created read on. Their background blends optical design expertise with functional minimalism. The original read on launch in 2021 introduced ultra-thin readers stored in a smartphone case, already setting a precedent for mobile optical innovation.
read on light customized targets mobile readers, professionals on the move, and users who demand flexible, elegant, and instant eyewear solutions. It solves a practical everyday issue: reading anywhere with perfectly adapted glasses, on the spot.
The German Design Award 2026 celebrates a subtle yet strategic innovation—making optical customization instant. read on light customized embodies the convergence of Swiss engineering, functional design, and nuanced user insight into a ready-to-use, visually distinct product.
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