EP29: Craftsmanship and Sustainability: The Future of Eyewear with Chris Savage

"Sustainability doesn't have to be special, it can just be a normal part of eyewear manufacturing process," - Chris Savage's take on championing small batch eyewear manufacturing, environmental responsibility, and timeless design aesthetics.

In this episode, Michael Nasser is joined by Chris Savage, a renowned eyewear designer and founder of Objekt Eyewear & Spexcycle, to explore the often-overlooked artistry industry behind frame design and sustainability in the optical industry. From his unexpected journey to the optical industry to Spexcycle's process of collecting and making sustainable handcrafted frame designs, Chris redefines the future of what sustainable and handcrafted eyewear is.

Key Topics with Timestamps:

1:49 - Chris Savage's unexpected entry into the optical world

3:52 - Silhouette’s Titan Minimal Art approach to eyewear

6:48 - From architecture to eyewear frame designer

9:31 - The importance and power of artisanal practice & frame design

13:50 - Challenges of small batch eyewear production

18:28 - The art of building with what resources you have

20:36 - Balancing craftsmanship and sustainability

23:51 - Spexcycle: The recycling movement

30:48 - The process of recycling the frame

34:27 - Philosophy of Objekt Eyewear

40:22 - Making sustainability a default process, not a feature

43:08 - The future of sustainable eyewear

48:50 - Connect with Spexcycle and Objekt Eyewear

50:40 - Workshop for aspiring frame designers

All the other links and resources mentioned in this episode can be found at
https://www.thefocusedview.com.au/

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Connect with Michael Nasser:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-nasser/

Connect with Chris Savage:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-savage-520886330/

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