OptiLink is a reusable contact lens case created for a UX class. It’s designed to reduce single-use plastic waste. The case is made from sustainable PLA plastic for an eco-friendly solution.
Each case can click together, making it easy to attach and detach for travel. OptiLink is also refillable. Users can send their empty cases back to the manufacturer to be cleaned, refilled, and sent out again, all in efforts to cut down waste.
Company
School Project
Project Type
Product Design
Year
2023
Overview
Problem
Over 300 million tons of plastic are produced each year, much of it designed for single use. Contact lens users contribute to this waste through disposable cases and packaging that are rarely recycled. This UX project focused on rethinking a medical essential to reduce environmental impact.
Solution
OptiLink is a reusable contact lens case designed to reduce single-use plastic. Made from sustainable PLA material, each case is refillable and built to last. The modular design allows cases to click together and detach easily, making them convenient for travel and daily use. Once empty, users can send the case back to the manufacturer to be cleaned, refilled, and redistributed.
My Role
This was a group project where I focused on UX design, the website, and user testing. I also created motion design and 3D models. Our goal was to make a medical product feel more modern and thoughtful, inspired by clean, tech-forward design.
Outcome
The final outcome included a complete product concept, 3D models, motion visuals, and a responsive website that demonstrates how OptiLink could reduce waste while improving the user experience.
