Where did it all begin? Ben and I met in 2005 in our early 20s. Fast-forward to 2025: we’ve been together for 20 years, married for 12, with two kids and two cats. Now, we’re embarking on our next adventure - launching a business that combines our passions for eyewear, technology, and gaming.
Before we had kids, we ran an eyewear distribution business in the UK. Although we eventually closed it, the experience taught us valuable lessons. I continued in the optical sector as a journalist, while Ben focused on software development. Ben has always wanted to create products that genuinely make a difference, while my background in optical journalism drives my focus on tackling vision issues, particularly the growing problem of digital eye strain.
Gaming has always been a big part of our lives. Ben’s love for it is legendary, starting with the Atari XEGS in the late ‘80s and building a collection spanning the Amiga 2000 to every PlayStation. He even ranked in the top 0.5% of Call of Duty multiplayer players worldwide, queuing at midnight for each new release. Today, he still spends serious hours exploring action-adventure and RPG titles like Fallout, Uncharted, Red Dead Redemption, GTA and Cyberpunk 2077.
My gaming journey is a little different as I grew up watching my older brother play, occasionally getting a turn at Street Fighter (and usually losing). Now I enjoy cinematic games like Uncharted and Fallout as a spectator and play Mario Kart or Switch Sports with our kids. Ben and I do have the occasional retro night (Bomberman and Street Fighter are favourites). and I’m also a huge fan of racing games like GT7 playing with my nephews and brother is always a blast.
Gaming isn’t just a hobby; it’s how we connect as a family. Late-night Mario Kart battles and multiplayer sessions with our kids, niece, and nephews help us unwind and reconnect. It's a shared experience we know many gamers will relate to: a way to escape the daily grind and just be ourselves.
With our combined experience in eyewear, tech and gaming, we’re excited to create products that are innovative, practical and enjoyable - designed for the way people live and play today.