read on, the smart way
Industrial designer Sandra Kaufmann and artist Monika Fink have been experimenting with glasses in their Zurich studio as an ideal folding object for many years. In the beginning, the goal was to develop sunglasses that were as light as possible and that could be folded to save space. With the idea of the combined unit of smartphone case and reading glasses, the requirements increased, especially with regard to dimensions.
Innovative, functional, good looking
It won’t get thinner than this! The polished correction glass is 3.7 mm thick, read on 4 mm. The minimal overhang of the frame ensures that the glasses do not scratch when pushed out of the protective cover or when lying on a flat surface. The unique design of the brackets allows them to be folded in one plane with the frame: the 4 mm remain 4 mm - the case remains handy! The long arms are characteristic of read on: the reading glasses can be pushed right up to the tip of the nose for a clear view.
pictures by Nina Maria Glahé and Atelier Hans Hansen
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Mentions in press and media 7
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| Feb 29, 2024 | Neuheiten für Konsumentinnen und Konsumenten | Gleich bei vier Startups aus dem B2C-Bereich haben die Wintermonate genutzt, um ihr Produktsortiment auszubauen oder gar ein neues Ladenlokal zu suchen: Das Aargauer Startup AYMA Clothing bringt ein weiteres Produkt auf den Markt. Dabei ha... |
| Aug 31, 2021 | ‘read on’ inventor of innovative iPhone case with integrated reading eyewear opens US subsidiary | ‘read on’ inventor of innovative iPhone case with integrated reading eyewear opens US subsidiary Tue, Aug 31, 2021 12:13 CET ‘read on’ preparing to launch its unique iPhone case-integrated eyewear in key US market Development of ultra-thin ... |
| Nov 17, 2020 | Die Lesebrille für das iPhone-Zeitalter | Fast jede dritte Person braucht eine Lesebrille. Manche haben gleich mehrere günstige Brillen zuhause – und dann doch keine zur Hand, wenn man schnell einen Text entziffern müsste. Das Smartphone hingegen verlegt man weniger oft. Damit künf... |
| Nov 17, 2020 | Die Lesebrille für das iPhone-Zeitalter | |
| May 12, 2020 | A digital bootcamp for seven Swiss startups to explore the US market | For the first time in 10 years, the swissnex Startup Bootcamp is taking place virtually. During the two-week digital bootcamp, seven startups, which are participating in the Innosuisse Internationalization Camp will have the opportunity to ... |
| May 12, 2020 | A digital bootcamp for seven Swiss startups to explore the US market |
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FAQ about Readon
When was Readon founded?
Readon was founded in 2020.
What has the press written about Readon?
Parsers VC has collected 7 articles mentioning Readon, among them “Neuheiten für Konsumentinnen und Konsumenten” (Feb 29, 2024) and “‘read on’ inventor of innovative iPhone case with integrated reading eyewear opens US subsidiary” (Aug 31, 2021).
Is Readon still active?
Yes, Readon is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jul 31, 2025.