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Establishing a brand
Establishing a brand
Dear Eyewear Lovers, It’s been a little while since my last update, and what a whirlwind it has been. Since my time studying at Polimoda last July, the dream of... Read more...
New specs for This Frameworks?!
New specs for This Frameworks?!
Hey everyone! I’m buckling up (and you should too!) because things are about to get real interesting for This Frameworks You know my obsession with beautiful, well-made eyewear, right? Well,... Read more...
A New Tide, Drift Eyewear Design
A New Tide, Drift Eyewear Design
Welcome back to Thisframeworks.com dear eyewear lovers! I’m back home in California and definitely doing some dreaming about my collection. I am so excited to share a bit more about... Read more...
What My Eyeglasses Really Say About Me (And Why I Love Them So Much)
What My Eyeglasses Really Say About Me (And Why I Love Them So Much)
We often think of eyeglasses as a necessity, a tool to sharpen our vision. But for me? They are, quite literally, a profound declaration of who I am, how I... Read more...
Form and Function Unite, a Call for Feedback
Form and Function Unite, a Call for Feedback
As many of you know, I'm currently deeply immersed in my Eyewear Design program at the Polimoda Fashion Institute. My study is specifically designed to understand the discerning eye of... Read more...
Eyewear Gave Me a Vision
Eyewear Gave Me a Vision
The Unforgettable Journey of Eyewear Design at Polimoda It's hard to believe it's over. Just yesterday, surrounded by the incredible talent of my classmates at Polimoda, I presented my final... Read more...
Eyewear's Enduring Style
Eyewear's Enduring Style
Eyewear has always been more than just a tool for vision correction; it's a powerful statement of style, personality, and even rebellion. From Hollywood's golden age to today's digital innovators,... Read more...
Geometry unbound
Geometry unbound
Exploring Boundaries As designers, we're constantly seeking new perspectives to create products that resonate deeply with people. My recent research assignment, guided by insightful discussions with my instructor, took me... Read more...
Birthday gifts…
Birthday gifts…
Living the dream It's Monday, the start of week two here in Florence, and my birthday. If these milestones are meant to be about renewal and a celebration of getting... Read more...
My first day of design school
My first day of design school
They say when you change your life, the universe conspires. But does it also conspire to throw you into a heatwave so intense, it makes even a California summer feel... Read more...
How do I design me?
How do I design me?
Design is about solving problems. And while my UX past taught me to meticulously map out user journeys for other people, here in Florence, the problem I'm solving is far... Read more...
New worlds…
New worlds…
You're a superfan of eyewear and think you have a pretty good idea of how it’s made. You work in tech, you understand complex systems, you're pretty good at looking... Read more...
A little less talking
A little less talking
My life, on paper, is the kind of stuff most people plot on vision boards. I’m a Canadian living in California and I’m a UX Designer working at Google. I’ve... Read more...