For the past three years San Diego, California based eyewear company Knockaround Sunglasses has enlisted the talents of elementary school students to design a pair of glasses in a program called Class Acts. Knockaround provides the art materials and the kids bring the creativity. This year winner was Evan Bui, a fourth graders from Foster Elementary School.
Evan’s inspiration was lightning bolts, as he wanted people to “feel shocked when they saw them.” . . . The Striker sunglasses feature a glossy Sky Blue front, Mint Green interiors and Bright Orange arms with Electric Yellow lightning bolts running down each side. Each pair comes with a lightning bolt protective pouch, a hand-numbered edition card, and a 2015 Class Acts ‘zine that will not only feature original artwork by Evan himself, but also Knockaround’s favorite runner up designs.
Sounds like a great way to move some units. For the official word from Knockaround, follow the jump.KNOCK AROUND – RELEASES ITS ANNUAL “CLASS ACTS” LIMITED EDITION SUNGLASSES DESIGNED BY LOCAL 4TH GRADER
San Diego, CA – For the third year in a row, Knockaround Sunglasses will release a limited edition pair of sunglasses based on a winning design from its annual Class Acts program. The Class Acts program is a campaign that encourages adolescent creativity by donating money, resources and art supplies to local, underfunded elementary schools.
Evan Bui, a fourth grader from Foster Elementary School, created this year’s standout design, “Striker.” Evan’s inspiration was lightning bolts, as he wanted people to “feel shocked when they saw them.”
The Striker sunglasses feature a glossy Sky Blue front, Mint Green interiors and Bright Orange arms with Electric Yellow lightning bolts running down each side. Each pair comes with a lightning bolt protective pouch, a hand-numbered edition card, and a 2015 Class Acts ‘zine that will not only feature original artwork by Evan himself, but also Knockaround’s favorite runner up designs.
“My love for Art helped to lay the foundation for Knockaround’s success,” said Adam Moyer, CEO and Founder of Knockaround. “This is why I founded the Class Acts program – to not only give back to the community but to also encourage kids that careers can be made through visual arts.”
The Knockaround “Striker” model will officially release on May 21st, 2015 on Knockaround.com and at select retailers worldwide.
Knock around was founded in 2005 on the principles of curating an affordable range of sunglasses that is simultaneously stylish, as it is practical. As we celebrate our tenth year in business, Knockaround is now one of the fastest growing companies in San Diego and is home to a fanatical global following that spans over 39 countries worldwide.
For more information on Knockaround, please visit the website www.knockaround.com or contact Nick Timms at nick@knockaround.com
