Greg Hodgson sits down with David Duralde, Chief Creative Officer at The Optical Foundry, to discuss SCOJO New York 212 — an independent 2025 brand and our most accessible optical collection. We discuss why SCOJO 212 extends SCOJO’s heritage into optical, its New York–inspired design language, and how original design, lightweight durability, and everyday wearability come together. We also cover space-conscious, turnkey displays for independent optical professionals and how our virtual try-on ...
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Greg Hodgson sits down with David Duralde, Chief Creative Officer at The Optical Foundry, to discuss SCOJO New York 212 — an independent 2025 brand and our most accessible optical collection. We discuss why SCOJO 212 extends SCOJO’s heritage into optical, its New York–inspired design language, and how original design, lightweight durability, and everyday wearability come together. We also cover space-conscious, turnkey displays for independent optical professionals and how our virtual try-on ...
Conversation with Wes Stoody, Article One Founder and CEO
The Optical Foundry Podcast
37 minutes
3 years ago
Conversation with Wes Stoody, Article One Founder and CEO
Wes Stoody discusses Article One and his vision for the brand and its new releases. Topics Covered: 1:00- Pitching Article One to someone who's never heard of it before6:34- Pitching Article One to someone who's on the fence15:23- How joining The Optical Foundry has helped Article One23:09- Wes' inspiration for Article One product26:41- What aspects of the product to cover when meeting with an account30:00- What luxury means to Article One
The Optical Foundry Podcast
Greg Hodgson sits down with David Duralde, Chief Creative Officer at The Optical Foundry, to discuss SCOJO New York 212 — an independent 2025 brand and our most accessible optical collection. We discuss why SCOJO 212 extends SCOJO’s heritage into optical, its New York–inspired design language, and how original design, lightweight durability, and everyday wearability come together. We also cover space-conscious, turnkey displays for independent optical professionals and how our virtual try-on ...
