From left to right: Valencia Barbie Huisaini, Dion Chai and Lee Jia Xuan. Photography by Mirabelle Koh, assisted by Dan Song and Kayson Lau; courtesy of Lenskart.
To support budding designers, eyewear company Lenskart invited LASALLE students to create designs for their latest nature-inspired collection which is all about discovering local art in eyewear.
Students from the Diploma in Design for Communication and Experiences programme submitted proposals in response to the themes of NatureVerse and Digital Art.
The four winning designs were by Isabella Chapelle-Wan, Dion Chai, Valencia Barbie Husaini, and Lee Jia Xuan who went on to work closely with Lenskart to develop a full eyewear collection called ‘What’s Your Power?’, showcasing their power in turning art into a statement of style. Jia Xuan, Valencia and Dion also modelled their own creations in the marketing visuals.
Using hues of blue and violet, Isabella's art evokes nature's delicate beauty and vulnerability, a reminder of our role in protecting nature. On the inspiration behind her design, Isabella said, “I wanted to highlight the need to preserve and appreciate the natural world’s beauty. I tried to create a space where the natural and digital coexist harmoniously with organic shapes and vibrant colours that mirrored the natural world while transcending it.”
Dion and Valencia brought the mystical beauty of nature to acetates. Their emotionally charged motifs created bold frames that evoke a sense of the ethereal, celebrating nature. Speaking about their collection, Dion and Valencia shared their pride in seeing people wear their designs. “I like to draw things that are far from real life. I thought something mystical and calming would be nice,” added Dion.
Jia Xuan imagined a different dimension where her designs stretched beyond natural laws. This allowed her to work more freely and creatively. Her design, she explained, explores a different dimension for species that do not adhere to human laws. Jia Xuan's lively, elated motifs in acetate will appeal to those who appreciate understated beauty.
The ‘What’s Your Power?’ eyewear collection is available at Lenskart for a limited period only.
