Marchon Eyewear has announced a new academic partnership with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), a global leader in art, design and innovation in higher education, as the university launches its first-ever Fashion Eyewear Design course. SCAD’s new dedicated Fashion Eyewear Design course within its Accessory Design program will allow students to explore the fusion of fashion and style with technical skills to design innovative eyewear, Marchon shared. Through the new SCAD Fashion Eyewear Design course and partnership with Marchon, students will receive instruction in the art of eyewear design, focusing on technical and concept development, construction, technology, merchandising, industry innovations, standards and more. Thomas Burkhardt, president of Marchon Eyewear stated: “We are very proud to announce our partnership with SCAD, the premier design university. By collaborating with SCAD, we are solidifying our commitment to educate and nurture the next generation of eyewear designers, while pushing the envelope for innovation and creativity.”

October 2024