Our project

CozyGlo is an innovative, affordable solution designed to improve comfort and functionality for individuals who wear both glasses and cochlear implants. Inspired by their community partner Grace, a deaf college student who wears glasses, the student inventors set out to solve the daily discomfort caused by the overlapping pressure of both devices. CozyGlo is a soft, silicone adhesive attachment that cushions where the glasses and cochlear implant meet, creating a more comfortable experience without the need for a doctor’s visit. To support Grace’s lifestyle as a student, CozyGlo also features a built-in LED reading light—perfect for late-night studying. With customizable colors and a price point of just $15, CozyGlo not only enhances comfort and style but also fills a unique gap in the market as the first of its kind. Grace loves the design, especially the light, and believes it could benefit many others like her.

Our inspiration

The students were inspired to create CozyGlo after learning about the daily challenges faced by their community partner, Grace, a deaf college student who wears both glasses and a cochlear implant. They discovered that wearing both devices at the same time caused her discomfort, as the leg of her glasses pressed against the cochlear implant and her head. Wanting to make Grace’s life easier, the team focused on designing a simple, comfortable, and accessible solution. Their empathy for Grace’s experience—and their desire to support her as a student—sparked the idea for a product that not only relieves pressure and enhances comfort, but also includes a light to help her study at night.