3d printed eyewear frame with integrated hinge and methods of manufacture

A method of manufacturing eyewear, said method comprising:

• defining design features of said eyewear, the eyewear including an eyewear frame comprising:
• a front frame;
• an end piece integrally attached to said front frame;
• at least one temple integrally attached to said end piece;
• and
• at least one crossed-spring hinge disposed between said end piece and said temple, the crossed-spring hinge connecting the end piece with the temple, wherein the crossed-spring hinge comprises a first hinge leg and a second hinge leg, wherein said first and second hinge leg form a crossed leaf rotary flexure, wherein the at least one crossed-spring hinge is integrated;
• selecting the type of integrated cross-spring hinge to be used in said eyewear;
• defining a building orientation for the eyewear;
• compiling 3D printing instructions for said eyewear;
• manufacturing and finishing said eyewear using 3D printing technology in the building orientation.