LASERCUT FACE SHIELD

2020

Using a roll of Medical-Grade Polycarbonate, I explored ways to cut, bend, and fold that could make a comfortable and adjustable face shield. After uploading my design on Social Media it gained the attention of a number of my friends in the medical field, and met with Dr. Jinen Thakkar of Kent Hospital to get a sense of how it could be improved.

The shield can be cleaned and reused as long as needed, was lightweight, fog-resistant, and surprisingly comfortable. It has three folds, two above the ears to prevent chafing against the sharp edge of the Polycarbonate, and one at the forehead to allow for ventilation and prevent fogging. Approximately 250 were produced with the material I had, and was planning to outsource production to a local Die-Cutter, however suitable material became impossible to source due to high demand.