News and Announcement
Nov 2012 - 14th HK Eyewear Design Competition
Title of Design: Catch 抓
Designer: Bobo Lai
Award: The 2nd Runner-Up award for the "Professional Group" category
A paper clips an instrument used to hold sheets of paper together
I like the structure keep simple.
"Catch" is a new design structure like clips easy change different temples.
Simple outlook feature with 40/50's vintage styles brige shape and play with fashion print
SIMPLE,LIGHT,CHANGE,EASY CARRY
linking the past to present …..future.
Title of Design: Choi Lam Kang Fa 彩藍鏡花
Designer: Brian Chan
Award: The 1st Runner-Up and The Latest Look awards for the "Professional Group" category
From the 1950s, Cat eye becomes a lady fashion icon.
"Choi Lan Kang Fa", Is in the Western foundation, joins the Chinese art element, therefore has used the one of Intangible Cultural Heritage on technical: Cloisonne.
"Choi Lan Kang Fa", mixes Cat eye and the closionne characteristic, also may continue two kind of classics, moreover causes the traditional culture torch to continue and to carry forward.
Title of Design: MAG TYPE
Designer: Tavis Lee
Award: The Champion for the "Professional Group" category
From ancient times to the present, letter is one of the communication methods, whereas typewriter has been invented since 19th century in western countries. Typewriter is a mechanical writing tool that it transfers the words on paper and creates a unique sound when tapping the keys. After a long term development, typewriter has been reinvented to keyboard and printer.
"MAG TYPE" is inspired from the appearance of retro typewriter and its distinctive sound. Infusing modern element into vintage typewriter, "Mag Type" establish 3
revolutionary characters. No Screw, Interchangeable and Spring hinge function.
Chick here to learn more.
-Winning Distinguished Family-Friendly Employers and Awards for Innovation in Corporations Category
OKIA is honored with the "Distinguished Family-Friendly Employer" and "Award for Innovation" in Corporations Category by Family Council, in the 1st Hong Kong Family-Friendly Employers Award Scheme, in recognition to business companies which demonstrate family-friendly spirit.
Launched by the Family Council, an advisory body of the Hong Kong Government, the Hong Kong Family-Friendly Employers Award Scheme is to give recognition to business companies which demonstrate family-friendly spirit.
OKIA is glad to be selected by the award committees from more than 1110 participating companies as the double-prize winner. With the acknowledgements, OKIA would like to share our vision for the family-friendly employer-employee relationship with other companies, with a hope to contribute to a broader implementation of Family-Friendly Employment in the industry.
All Day Breakfast :The 2nd Runner-Up award for the "Corporate Group" category.
Inspired by the idea of an "all day breakfast".
A breakfast you can have at any time of the day, consisting of a wide range of ingredients, recipes and food combinations in order to satisfy your unpredictable appetite. In the same way, the design of All Day Breakfast emphasizes the limitless possibilities of match these eyeglasses are able to offer. The frame, in fact, is composed of different original pieces that can be mixed together in several ways to create countless and ever changing looks.
Show Big : The Champion, The Creativity and The Made-to-Sell awards for the "Individual Group" category
It is designed to remind ourselves of the curiosity and the desire for knowledge we used to have when we were kids: an amazing tool to access and discover the secret beauty of the unknown world.
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Title of the design: MYSTIC MASK
Designers: Tracy Kwan, Fanny Kwok, Helen Chong, Eric Law
A true design masterpiece that represents the mystery and fascination of Italian opera. This frame is a perfect expression of fashion, elegance and tradition. Culture and evolution meet each other making the wearer experience the unique Italian lifestyle and taste.
A sophisticated texture is shown on acetate through the application of HDA® and BMT technologies, which match your facial features perfectly when wearing. Bright and deep colours stand out against the black acetate base bringing attention to the frame and giving it an intriguing look.
We are pleased to invite you to our private showroom during Silmo period to attend the exhibition of our latest collections.
The new website combines a modern and attractive design with an extremely intuitive navigation to make the viewer enjoy the latest news from HDA® collections in a simple and immediate way. Conceived to create a direct and interactive bond with its users, this innovative platform will offer you the opportunity to enter the extraordinary world of HDA® Technology wherever you are!
Come and visit us at www.hdacetate.com
We are pleased to invite you to OKIA' s Mido show! We are excited to invite you to a Live Painting Performance and a Press Conference.
OKIA booth: Pav 24 - Mido Design Lab -R29 S30
OKIA is honored to receive the "Hong Kong Corporate Citizenship Program - Hong Kong Outstanding Corporate Citizen Award - Gold Award" in Small and Medium Enterprises Category by the Hong Kong Productivity Council, in recognition of the company's conscience and value of civic responsibility, and the contribution of corporate social responsibility.
Organized by the Hong Kong Productivity Council, the Hong Kong Corporate Citizenship Award is to commend on the commercials actively participating in their social responsibility, with the philosophy of quality and professional services, caring staff, commitment to society and environmental conservation.
With the mission of "OKIA makes you look better", OKIA is respected by the award committees and selected as the Gold Award Winner. OKIA links up their staff, families, environment and community, integrated to promote their love and care to the society. OKIA is honored to be the role model when considering corporate social responsibility
We are delighted to be nominated in the award for ' Standard Chartered Award for Best Work Life Balance Practices' and 'Team Building Asia Award for Best HR Team '. The HRM Awards 2010 Hong Kong is a leading event for recognizing and celebrating exceptional Human Resource professionals and organizational practices.
As a finalist of Team Building Asia Award for Best HR Team, OKIA treats HR as the role of business driver. We understand human capitals are invaluable tools that only by their competencies would the company succeed. To achieve growing sustainability, Human Resources & Administration (HRA) team strives to the sustain qualities of our staff. Most importantly, team work is our key to success. Every OKIAN knows clearly our own roles of jobs and willing to cooperate with others.
What's more in OKIA's culture? Flexibility! To be a finalist of Standard Chartered Award for Best Work Life Balance Practices, we got some tips. We work on flexi-hour basis, where we have our flexible working hours in order to excel our performance. OKIA has set up the E-Learning platform, on-the-web training which including the job-related technical skills, industry knowledge and company policies. We organized Change Management Workshops for OKIANs to inspire them how to cope with the ever changing business environment.
The Greatest Creativity Award, Grand Award and Winning Design of the Open Group of the 12th HK Eyewear Design Competition
Title: Lashes - Fly
Designer: Ms Bobo Lai
Women would never stop to pursue their own beauty, wearing make up becomes an usual manner nowadays. Eyes are the essential part on face to catch others attention. False lashes are applied on the eyes sometimes for a fluttering effect. However, Lashes- Fly is designed for the nature appreciator who seldom wear make up. Taking the inspiration from lashes, this frame is also designed with the idea of a flying butterfly, letting you express yourself confidently while highlighting your silhouette.
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We are pleased to invite you to OKIA's Silmo show! We are excited to invite you to our special event announcing OKIA's latest HD design and development.
This event is all about you and HD! Because with HD technology, you can create whatever you want, whenever you need. I am sure you'll agree, we have reinvented acetate!
OKIA booth: Hall 5A B 025
HD products are again recognized by an International award - Designpreis 2011 which is known as the PRIZE of PRIZES. Four of our products have been nominated in Designpreis 2011 in the category of Product Design. The organization will announce the result in September.
Zicai - category "Product Design"
It is inspired by a traditional Chinese decoration bottle. Applying our patented High Definition Acetate Technology, Zicai is benefited by offering outstanding 3D pattern and texture.
Legend of the Mask - category "Product Design"
Made by OKIA's patented High Definition Acetate, the design is inspired by a fascinating art of China - Face Changing. The patterns are made in gold and gun color with strong metallic touch.
HD Puzzle - Category "Product Design"
HD Puzzle is made by HD Acetate which is a patented technology of OKIA for making patterns on acetate sheets.
Radiant Lens - category "Product Design"
This ultra-thin lenses are made of new invented lens material, offer wearers incredible wearing comfort and sleek look on ready-to-wear reading glasses due to its lightweight and patented silhouette lens design.
This year, we are honored to be chosen as the award winners of iF material award 2010 with the below products.
Radiant Lens - category "Product"
This ultra-thin lenses are made of new invented lens material, offer wearers incredible wearing comfort and sleek look on ready-to-wear reading glasses due to its lightweight and patented silhouette lens design.
Legend of the Mask - category "Process"
Made by OKIA's patented High Definition Acetate, the design is inspired by a fascinating art of China - Face Changing. The patterns are made in gold and gun color with strong metallic touch.
Zicai - category "Process"
It is inspired by a traditional Chinese decoration bottle. Applying our patented High Definition Acetate Technology, Zicai is benefited by offering outstanding 3D pattern and texture.
OKIA Optical Co., Ltd. holds a number of patents for its High Definition Technology (HD) internationally. By using our proprietary high resolution plastic, devices and manufacturing processes, our HD technology excels in displaying patterns and graphics more clearly and vividly.
We are pleased to invite you to OKIA′s 1st Mido show! We are excited to invite you to our special event announcing OKIA′s latest HD design and development.
OKIA booth: Pav 24 R29 S30
The Award Closing and Prize Giving Ceremony was held on Monday, 8th Feb. This event was considered a resounding success.
To review the application artworks, please go to: www.hdaward.com
With more than 160 submissions from more than 10 schools, this award is proven to be a successful event with enthusiastic response from students, schools and supporting units.
You are cordially invited to attend the award ceremony on 8th Feb 2010.Gold award, Winners and Outstanding Awards will be presented.www.hdaward.com
In the coming workshop of HD Eyewear Color Design Award 2009, we are very glad to have famous international eyewear designers coming to HK to share their design experience. www.hdaward.com
Guest Designers:
Mr. Jean-Francois Rey, Designer of J.F. REY Eyewear
Mr. Hironobu Kasashima, Designers of Japonism Eyewear
Ms. Irise Tai, Head of Product Design and Development of OKIA
We aims at nurturing future eyewear designers through providing a platform for them to express their creativeness. Going through this competition, young designers are granted a chance to involve in the industrial stages of product development stages.
To learn more about our event, please visit: www.hdaward.com
Applying our patented High Definition Technology, "GLAMOUR" has been nominated on "Accessory" category.
"CAPRISS DISPLAY SET" has been nominated on "Product Environment" category. Capriss Display Set inherits the spirit of imaginativeness and romance by expressions of its consistent coloration and its unique diamond shape.
Our HD Puzzle was chosen as a winner of the iF design award china 2009 in the category "Packaging Design". HD Puzzle is made by HD Acetate which is a patented technology of OKIA for making patterns on acetate sheets.
Found in 1953, iF has stood for competent and reputable services involving the interface between design services and business. Their iF design competitions become one of the world's biggest and best-known design centres.
We are proud to welcome you to our showroom open day on 5th Mar to enjoy the new collections preview and appreciate the new possibilities in color, texture and pattern allowed by the patented HD acetate. Please contact: hd@okia.com.
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Title of Design
Mask
Designer
Mr Deon Lo
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When you wave your hands, your facial appearance is changed. This is the magical skill of Chinese tradition "Bian-Lian". It is how "MASK" comes along.
In the metropolis, people tend to bring many things along when they go out. It is not easy to keep your image when you wish to take care of the things and to take off or wear your eyeglasses simultaneously.
With this innovation, you may master the glasses single-handedly with ease of control, no matter to wear or put it away, and at the same time keep your style of vision. There is no need to worry about spoiling your image.
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Title of Design
Go ahead
Designer
Ms Bobo Lai
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The concept of "go ahead" is to give a feeling of breaking the deadlock & making a fresh start.
The temples are specially made from surface fabric material of "CURL". The frame can easily stick to the hair and does not crush the hairstyle. The paste-on temples look like hair ornaments. All the parts can be reassembled by the wearer. Change of styles is so easy. The fashion trend is started by you.
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Title of Design
Dress
Designer
Mr Chris Chan
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Clothing has always been an essential component in the fashion trend. The varieties of fabrics bring us many possibilities. Different fabric materials, colours, cutting & folding methods could make a piece of featureless cloth become an interesting fashion accessory, as in a piece of headscarf.
Eyewear is one of the fashion products that always give us surprise when put on different faces. However, size and material restrictions has limited eyewear's potential as fashion accessory. I wish to explore the possibility of designing a frame with a headscarf in hope of bringing eyewear closer to fashion.
Created in 1994, Silmo d'Or is one of the top annual event that rewards innovation, creativity and inventive spirit in the optical and eyewear industry.
We are pleased to annouce the opening of the brand new showroom in Milan, Italy.
The new office will become the European point of reference for customers, chain stores and trade press: a new strategic meeting point for OKIA marketing and communication department to present Qoins and Capriss.
Email:
info@qoins-eyewear.com
info@capriss-eyewear.com
Title of design: Tape
Designer: Ms Bobo Lai
The concept of "Tape" is derived from the measuring tape.
The structure of the accessories on both sides of the lenses works just like a measuring tape, extending or contracting to fit each individual.
Title of design: To Evolve
Designer: Mr. Chris Chan
Rings, Ear-rings, necklace, hairclips, with many different styles, all can be changed in accordance of different circumstances and different trends. In the case of sunglasses, their outlook and shapes are always limited by their functional feasibility.
People like putting their glasses on their head as accessories. However, as mentioned, their outlook is limited. I design this sunglass as a hairclip. It's not only able to change their functional feasibility, but also could extend their decorative space of sunglasses.
