eyeglasses from ‘see better to learn better’ program
‘see better to learn better’ by design studio fuseproject is their latest effort in designing for humanity. it is a free eyeglass program in partnership with the mexican government. the reality in mexico is that 11% of kids have difficulty learning due to issues of poor vision. the problem is further compounded by the stigma of glass as a sign of handicap.
eyeglasses made in grilamid makes the design durable against wear
to address both issues, the design of the frames provide kids with numerous colors and shape configurations. with 5 different frame options in 7 different colors, the program hopes to create an element of fun and introduce the idea of glasses in a much lighter and approachable manner.
catalog showcasing various eyeglass design options
the frames are made from an advanced plastic, grilamid, that is almost unbreakable, and the two-part design allows for lenses to be easily inserted in the field when new prescriptions are filled.
colors combinations can be previewed using the catalog
the ‘see better to learn better’ program plans to give away 300,000 glasses every year.
