Design: Sophia Tse, Daniel Chan and Nicole Wong
Project: Natalie Chan
The Jelli mask was a fast-tracked development project that brought a new product from concept sketch to pilot production in less than six months.
During the pandemic, and still now to an extent, we have to integrate mask-wearing into every scenario of our lives. And something that we lose with masks is the ability to see people’s faces. That’s where the Jelli mask comes in. Expressions and emotions are normally covered by a mask, but with its transparent covering the Jelli mask lets people see your face, your expressions and your personality more clearly.
The Jelli mask offers a design solution that’s both highly functional and fashion friendly, with multiple colourways to suit different personal styles – from the office to casual style to light outdoor exercise. It also enables those who need to see a person’s mouth (such as hearing impaired lip-readers) to communicate more easily.
The Jelli mask leverages our experience designing goggles for global swimwear brands. With a clear anti-fog surface, comfortable ergonomic fit and stylish shape, the Jelli mask is so clear you can unlock your phone with it. Using polycarbonate material offers the best quality transparency, while the profile is shaped to reduce reflection. Vents on the cheeks and below the chin allow air to pass through without moving directly in or out of the nose and mouth.
The silicon gasket around the mask bezel was tested at multiple durometers to ensure durability. And it won’t fog up your glasses. Tweaked to find the best fit, the mask is customizable and designed to comfortably follow the contours of the face. It is also easy to clean and intended to be reused many times, to reduce waste and environmental impact.
