Craftsmanship, Zeitgeist, Passion
«Really, we make these glasses for ourselves» Sandra Kaufmann and Monika Fink, the industrial designer and artist from Zurich stay true to their individual approach, thus finding an interested following in hotspots all around the world. The two founders, creatives and producers of Sol Sol Ito refer to traditional Swiss values, precision and perfection, and relate this to the contemporary demand for sustainability, authenticity and individuality. Voilà, Sol Sol Ito.
Tradition & Innovation
«We connect selected materials with careful craftsmanship and the newest innovation in manufacturing.» What differentiates Sol Sol Ito from other glasses are the filigree temples made of steel, which are connected to the socket by a plug-in system. «We only work with acetate for the fronts.» Acetate, a natural product based on cellulose, has been valued as a design material since the time of the Bauhaus as it offers almost unlimited design options in terms of shape and color. «We're not there yet at all - we're curious to see what future models will look like.» Sandra and Monika consistently go their own way.
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Awards
Pro Helvetia Matching Grant 2019
Creative Hub Winner 2019
Nomination Design Preis Schweiz 2017/18
German Design Award Special 2016
Nomination Swiss Design Award 2016
Red Dot Award 2014
Swiss Design Award 2013