Marcolin and the New York Institute of Technology reimagine tomorrow’s eyewear designs

Marcolin collaborated with the New York Institute of Technology (New York Tech) on the project “Vision Reframed: Designing Eyewear Beyond Boundaries,” an academic-industry initiative aimed at exploring the future of eyewear design, underpinned by the principles of neurodiversity, wellbeing, and sustainability.

The project involved a select group of students from the Departments of Architecture, Interior Design, and Digital Art and Design at New York Tech, led by Jordan Keys (associate dean of Research Collaboration and Innovation) and Alessandro Melis (IDC Foundation endowed chair and professor of Architecture at New York Tech). Working alongside Marcolin’s international design team, participants had the opportunity to develop solutions that integrate aesthetics, ergonomics, and technology, with a particular focus on inclusion and user wellbeing.

The final phase of the project, which concluded on November 12, saw the presentation of the final concepts to a jury comprising representatives of New York Tech and Marcolin’s management. The most significant projects were recognised and may be developed into working prototypes, with opportunities for students to access mentorship programmes and internships at Marcolin.