Tag: DESIGNxRI
Quality jobs can be landed in design across many industries
There is a big demand for young people in the manufacturing sector for sure. But some of those jobs are not about making products,...
Justin Sirotin OCTO Product Development founder
Justin Sirotin | OCTO Product Development founder Justin Sirotin’s resume shows a large range of industrial design clients, from industrial equipment to sporting goods, pool...
Officials to relaunch grant program for small design firms
PROVIDENCE – Small businesses in Providence’s design sector are eligible for grants between $10,000 and $20,000 each under a program that city and state...
DESIGNxRI announces 2019 Hall of Fame inductees
PROVIDENCE – DESIGNxRI revealed the 2019 inductees to the RI Design Hall of Fame Friday, announcing the induction of three artists who will receive...
Slader reelected RISCA chair
ELIZABETH “LIBBY” SLADER, owner of Providence-based design firm Libby Slader Interior Design, was recently reelected as chairman of the Rhode Island State Council on...
Editor’s Choice: SouthCoast Chamber members hit links to network, raise funds
EDITOR’S CHOICE SouthCoast Chamber members hit links to network, raise funds THE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will host its annual Chamber Invitational Golf Tournament....
Business development workshops for designers begin this week in Newport
NEWPORT – A series of workshops aimed at designers and innovators is set to kick off this week in Newport. Organized by DESIGNxRI and Innovate...
Listening helps to translate ideas into actions
Lisa Carnevale | DesignxRI co-founder, executive director A friend recently reminded me about the difference between “hearing” and “listening.” It’s an important distinction and something...
DesignxRI to host Spark Design, a new collaborative half-day summit in...
PROVIDENCE – DesignxRI will be hosting a new, interactive half-day summit intended to bring together the design field, including industry upstarts, veterans, teachers and...
Editor’s Choice: DesignxRI to hold annual Designer’s Ball
EDITOR’S CHOICE DesignxRI to hold Designer’s Ball DESIGNXRI WILL HOLD its second annual Designer’s Ball fundraiser. The event, themed “Surreal,” will feature costumes, a...