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As Part 1 of this two-part study, we systematically optimized Na+- and Cl\u2212-selective colorimetric optodes and their measurement protocols for potential integration into a wearable device for in situ sweat analysis. Fifteen chromoionophore-based sensor compositions were screened over the physiologically relevant range of 5\u2013100 mmol\/L. Candidate optodes were selected based on stability in NaCl solutions and artificial sweat, hysteresis below 0.1 log units, and equilibration times under 15 min. Their analytical performance was evaluated by spectrophotometry and digital color analysis using smartphones and research-grade cameras, with a robustness parameter used to quantify signal reliability under different imaging conditions. A simple smartphone setup provided more robust performance than the tested laboratory imaging configurations. Incorporating light-scattering TiO2 particles into the PVC matrix produced opaque films that significantly reduced interference from colored samples without compromising sensitivity or response kinetics. Validation in artificial sweat yielded recoveries above 93% across pH 5.5\u20138.0. 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