NEW YORK and SAVANNAH, Ga.—Marchon Eyewear, Inc. today announces 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.

“The design and product development team at Marchon is eager to connect with students to provide hands-on learning experiences with expert mentorship and engagement in the classroom," Marchon stated in its announcement. "Throughout the academic year, talented SCAD students will gain expertise in the latest tools and define their own unique design language.”

“We are very proud to announce our partnership with SCAD, the premier design university," stated Thomas Burkhardt, president of Marchon Eyewear, Inc. "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."

Long-Nam TÔ, chair of Accessory Design at SCAD, added, “Eyewear has evolved from a simple necessity to a bold statement of personal style. At SCAD, we are thrilled to be the first U.S. design university to offer a dedicated course in eyewear design, one of the industry's most exciting fields where fashion meets innovation. We are thrilled to be partnering with Marchon, the leading U.S. eyewear maker as we launch this new course, and that our talented students will have the exclusive opportunity to engage with Marchon design leaders as they create market-ready designs that are not only stylish but also meet the highest standards of comfort, fit, functionality and technical innovation.”