About Us
The Origin
Born from the hands and vision of David Johnson, Parallel Eyewear began as an experiment in seeing better — not just with your eyes, but with your perspective.
David, a lifelong San Diegan, spent years designing and refining lenses that perform in real-world light — on the water, on the green, in motion, in life.
From his workshop overlooking the Pacific, he created eyewear that feels as natural as breathing salt air — equal parts function, form, and feeling.
His legacy is craftsmanship with soul.
The Evolution
Now, Parallel enters a new chapter. Under the direction of David Wetherelt, General Manager and CEO of Like Minds Alliance, the brand is evolving from a product line into a lifestyle story.
David brings a multidisciplinary background that spans health technology, advocacy, and social entrepreneurship. As the founder of Like Minds Alliance, he leads a movement dedicated to helping neurodivergent individuals thrive through community, education, and compassion-driven innovation.
He also serves as EVP of Business Development at InterStella, a data intelligence company revolutionizing healthcare infrastructure.
This unique blend of technological foresight and human-centered purpose gives Parallel Eyewear a deeper dimension — a brand that not only protects your vision, but celebrates how you see the world.
Together, Johnson’s craftsmanship and Wetherelt’s vision create the new Parallel:
California clarity, global soul.
The Vision
Parallel Eyewear is more than a brand — it’s a reflection of the way San Diego sees the world.
It’s the golden light off the Pacific, the quiet of an early tee time, the laughter of friends at sunset, and the clarity that comes from standing in salt air with nothing between you and possibility.
This is eyewear that carries a feeling — the calm curiosity of the coast — and delivers it wherever you are.
Each pair of Parallels is an invitation:
To breathe. To explore. To connect. To see differently.
