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post #1 of 12
10/7/09 at 12:30pm
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Hello all

Im doing a university thesis on designing a new pair of sunglasses and am trying to understand what it is people are attracted to. If you have any suggestions or would like to fill out a short survey to help us in our quest I would be extrememly greatful
thanks

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Age:

Sex:

Occupation:

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Do you own sunglasses?

What is your perception of people who wear sunglasses?

How much would you spend on a pair of sunglasses?

What is your favourite retail outlet?

What do you use your sunglasses for?

Were they a worthwhile purchase?
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post #2 of 12
10/7/09 at 12:40pm
Some people can pull off sunglasses. Others look like douches. If you wear them inside, then you're a douche. If you "take them off" in such a way that they're backwards on your head, then you're a douche. These are just two of many possible ways to look like a douche in sunglasses.
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post #3 of 12
10/7/09 at 12:40pm
I'm attracted to sunglasses with less than a 1000% retail markup ($20 cost to retailer = $200 cost to consumer).
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post #4 of 12
10/7/09 at 1:03pm
age... ha ha ha ... under 60...lol

sex... male

Occ... retired


Hoby... shopping, pistol shooting

do i own sunglasses... yes... many


Fav retailer... none


percep of people who wear SG.... fashionable, eye protection, stylish.


what do i use SG for.... Mine are prescription, so i will say too see, being stylish, and sun glare.


A worthwhile purchase... they seemed to be at the time, i have about 15 pairs, and now i use about 5 regularly.


If you're designing sunglasses i would say frame style... frame color... tint color... i like my tint to go from 40% at the top and 0% at the bottom. i like wafer style, aviators style, but not the oversize frames which look to big for my face/head. My tints... i have brown, black, and blue, so i would say the bottom line is the overall look of the glasses.

Of course mine are prescription so i use them too see/focus distance, but style (appearance) is most important, functional sun protection is least of my concern when purchasing sunglasses. Good Luck
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post #5 of 12
10/7/09 at 2:42pm
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Originally Posted by mrbarold View Post
Hello all

Im doing a university thesis on designing a new pair of sunglasses and am trying to understand what it is people are attracted to. If you have any suggestions or would like to fill out a short survey to help us in our quest I would be extrememly greatful
thanks

Lifestyle Survey
Age:

Sex:

Occupation:

Hobbies:

Do you own sunglasses?

What is your perception of people who wear sunglasses?

How much would you spend on a pair of sunglasses?

What is your favourite retail outlet?

What do you use your sunglasses for?

Were they a worthwhile purchase?

2 things:
Survey monkey is free.
You should put more thought into your questions/answers. These do not support the question of designing a new pair if sunglasses/ consumer attraction.
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post #6 of 12
10/7/09 at 4:10pm
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Originally Posted by Agnacious View Post
2 things:
Survey monkey is free.
You should put more thought into your questions/answers. These do not support the question of designing a new pair if sunglasses/ consumer attraction.

for someone supposedly doing a thesis on the topic, this is absurdly weak.
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post #7 of 12
10/7/09 at 7:34pm
main reason for sunglasses: stare at T&A with impunity. Secondary reason: more socially acceptable than wearing a mask - allows me to avoid eye contact and feel anonymous. Tertiary reason: less squinting.
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post #8 of 12
10/7/09 at 7:50pm
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Originally Posted by Agnacious View Post
2 things:
Survey monkey is free.
You should put more thought into your questions/answers. These do not support the question of designing a new pair if sunglasses/ consumer attraction.

This. I can never understand what kind of professor would say it's alright to do your research on the internet, or God forbid, on a damn forum.
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post #9 of 12
10/8/09 at 12:44pm
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Thank you everyone who contributed
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post #10 of 12
10/8/09 at 3:35pm
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Originally Posted by dressdown View Post
I dont like to spend a lot of money on sunglasses because they break so easily i just feel like im wasting money

I have a pair of Prada stunners and let me tell you I treat those things like a newborn baby kitten. You won't care about something that's $10 or $20 but when you're looking at something that's $350 you make sure you've got them when you get up from the table at your local Houston's.
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post #11 of 12
10/9/09 at 3:38am
The main thing I like my sunglasses for is for my commute to work since there is so much glare in my face from all the reflection off cars and windows, plus I drive east in the morning. I also like to have them for fishing and hunting, and always go polarized. My favorite retailer would probably be Oakley. I definitely consider my sunglasses a worthwhile purchase.
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post #12 of 12
10/19/09 at 7:36am
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Originally Posted by mrbarold View Post
Hello all

Im doing a university thesis on designing a new pair of sunglasses and am trying to understand what it is people are attracted to. If you have any suggestions or would like to fill out a short survey to help us in our quest I would be extrememly greatful
thanks

Lifestyle Survey
Age:

Sex:

Occupation:

Hobbies:

Do you own sunglasses?

What is your perception of people who wear sunglasses?

How much would you spend on a pair of sunglasses?

What is your favourite retail outlet?

What do you use your sunglasses for?

Were they a worthwhile purchase?

Age: 25

Sex: Female

Occupation: Web Administrator

Hobbies: Singing, Reading walking

Do you own sunglasses? yes 3 pairs
What is your perception of people who wear sunglasses? That they are smart protecting their eyes and I also look if they are a brand I recognise I like that

How much would you spend on a pair of sunglasses? it depends on the what they are if they are designer I would spend up to €300 but I would have to really really like them.

What is your favourite retail outlet? H&M

What do you use your sunglasses for? I have different sunglasses for different things. I have polarised sunglasses for driving. If I am shopping or just hanging out I have designer depending on what I am wearing!

Were they a worthwhile purchase? I most definitely think so they are an essential part of your wardrobe
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