IDSA Boston Chapter

National Industrial Design Day is less than one week away! ?? This year, we’re celebrating 10 years of National Industrial Design Day and 60 years of IDSA, marking a milestone in recognizing the impact of industrial design and the people who shape its future. To honor this milestone, we want to spotlight the voices of designers everywhere! ?? Share your perspective in a 30-60 second video and join the conversation. What excites you about the future of industrial design? How has design shaped the world around us? Post your video between March 3-7, tag?IDSA?and use?#NationalIndustrialDesignDay?for a chance to be featured on IDSA's channels! ?? We can't wait to celebrate together!

Happy Monday to our Boston Design Community. We are very thankful to introduce our upcoming featured sponsor, Manta Product Development Inc. Development, as a part of our Sponsor Spotlight, showcasing our National ID Day Sponsor! MANTA’s Website:?https://mantadesign.com/ Sponsor About: Manta Product Development is an award-winning product design firm located in Boston, providing human-centered product design, technology innovation, and product development and commercialization services. Manta’s intelligent approach to design delivers competitive value to companies in the healthcare, consumer, and industrial markets. Founded in 1995, Manta has over 25 years of design leadership developing successful products in the healthcare, consumer and robotics markets. Their team's multi-disciplinary expertise and synergistic culture leads to groundbreaking innovation. IDSA National ID Day Eventbrite - https://lnkd.in/eMN3Txjv #design #idsa #idsaboston #designer #id #sponsorspotlight #Bostondesign

Join us on March 5 from 6pm-9pm in celebrating National Industrial Design Day! This will be a casual social, all are welcome—students, professionals, IDSA members and non-members alike. Come visit with friends old and new and raise a glass to our wonderful ID community. One drink on us with your ticket! Thank You to our wonderful Sponsor - Manta Product Development Inc. This is a free event with an optional ticket to help support the Boston IDSA chapter. Beverages and food will be available for purchase through the Bell in Hand Tavern. The Bell in Hand Tavern has been around since 1795. A gathering place for printers and politicians, sailors, and students, it quickly became the most famous alehouse in the city. Eventbrite - https://lnkd.in/es6BA-uD #nationalidday?#IDSA?#mixer?#designers #mantaproductdevelopment

Every month, we are excited to highlight exceptional design talents in the Boston area for our Designer Spotlight series. The upcoming designer to be featured is Ray Zavesky a Boston-based Industrial Designer Ray’s IG: @rayzavesky Ray’s Website: https://lnkd.in/e8E6HBBw Designer Bio: Ray Zavesky is a Senior Industrial Designer at Signify with a decade of experience spanning footwear to lighting. His passion for creating beautiful, enduring objects was ignited by childhood visits to antique stores, fostering a deep appreciation for unique and timeless design. This passion fuels his current venture, Beyond The Village, where he curates and designs lasting home furnishings. Driven by a desire to tell stories through objects, Ray thrives on collaboration and seeks innovative solutions with inspiring partners. The projects Ray has shared are listed below: Project 1 - Textures & Patterns,?A daily rendering challenge during quarantine Project 2 - Clarks Step Urban Mix.?A shoe bringing modern design to a heritage brand #industrialdesign #design #idsa #idsaboston #designer #id #designerspotlight #Bostondesigners

??Whether you're a seasoned industrial designer or just starting out, IDSA’s Job Board has curated opportunities just for you. Browse listings and take the next step in your career today: idsa.org/job-board

We are looking for an ID intern for the design studio in Bedford, MA! You will be working with talented designers and engineers on a REAL project. https://lnkd.in/ejda28gv

Join us this Thursday for Office Hours! Portfolio Review spots are filling fast. RSVP @ https://lnkd.in/e-Ns6h3N

?? Attention design educators and students! The selection process for IDSA’s 2025 Student Merit Awards (SMA) is officially underway! ?? Now is the time to recognize outstanding undergraduate and graduate industrial design students. #IDSASMA ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2hk2Pfw

Since 2014, we’ve been connecting with the design community through our monthly Office Hours events—an opportunity to network, share work, and spark new ideas. This month, we’re excited to host a virtual Office Hours! ?? Join us on Thursday, February 20, from 5–7 PM EST for a chance to engage, learn, and connect with fellow designers. RSVP @ https://lnkd.in/ddZReRwH #design #networkingevent #sproutstudios

Ready to take the next leap in your design career? ?? Explore the latest opportunities in industrial design at IDSA's Job Board. Visit idsa.org/job-board today to discover curated listings that align with your passion and expertise.