Perfect Fit Eye-Mask
A “perfect fit” sleeping eye mask designed to sit off of the eyes themselves, through precise contour to my facial features using 3-dimensional modeling and scanning.
CLIENT:
Completed in course curriculum.
Final project - Perfect Fit
Instructor: Liz Hejny.
COMPLETED:
03/27/2026
SOFTWARE:
Keyshot
Maya
Fusion 360
Solidworks
Reality Scan
SKILLS LEARNED:
3D Scanning
3D Modeling with mesh bodies
PROCESS
I wanted to create a custom fit for myself because I like using eye masks but dont like when they actually rest on my eyes or fit weirdly on my face.
Using Reality Scan, I had one of my classmates 3D scan me, focusing more attention on my ears, and top of my face.
I used Maya to mirror and snap the polygons to the surface of the 3D scan. I then enclosed the far edge to form the shape and add the hooks for the headband elastic.
I brought my model into Solidworks to add the elastic strap
In order to push my model further, I scaled it to true size and 3D printed in PLA to test the fit.
Once printed, I painted and sewed on a black elastic band to match the details of my design.
I brought my 3D scan into Maya and created polygons lining the curvature of where I wanted the mask to rest on the contours of my face
I used Keyshot to render my eye-mask to add a plush apperance.
REFLECTION
I knew going into this project that I wanted to use myself as the client, I feel like we often our designing for others and I knew this was a rare oppourtunity to challenge myself to make a custom item which worked for what I needed. I decided to make the eye-mask because I have difficulty sleeping and have considered sleeping masks in the past but realized I dont like when they press against my eyelids. I knew for this assignment I wanted to use 3D modeling to create a mask that was more of a goggles shape in order to rest off of the eyes themselves and provide a more comfortable fit. We began with working with a new technology for us called Reality Scan which by using a tablet I was able to have one of my classmates scan around my head in order for me to use modeling and build around a 3D scan model for the first time ever.
This project provided its own set of challenges, we were tasked to create a “perfect fit” which from the 3D scanning meant working with a mesh body in Solidworks or Fusion 360, which provided alot of challenges and I spent many hours trying to achieve. I ended up working inside Maya because it allowed me to work on a smaller scale as well as learning a new software I was interested in. I was able to closely check the fit of the model and make sure it was measuring correctly to my scan as well. Overall, I have tried on my mask and it fits really well to the curvature of my face, I know it is currently painted, whereas I in the future would love to remake the design with foam and fabric in order for it to be actually usable as a custom eye-mask for me!