chicago product design – DesignApplause

that’s what she said. a conversation series.

Apr 25, 2019

chicago women in design: 1930 to 1970

can you name any female industrial designers from chicago? (you’re not alone, we can’t either). but we’re so excited to learn more from vicki matranga on april 25th! join women in id chicago at matilda as we learn more about chicago women in design from 1940-1970. ⁣⠀
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vicki’s talk will be a preview of the lecture she is giving at the idsa women in design deep dive. if you aren’t able to attend the conference, this is definitely an event you don’t want to miss!⁣ rsvp here:
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this is wiid’s second “that’s what she said” event, a series of talks featuring different female voices in our community. if you know any female designers in chicago that you want to see featured, send them a dm!

design jam chicago | women in metals.

Oct 13, 2016

our next jam in chicago will be october 13th in celebration of manufacturing day!

join us as we partner with cmmc and highlight women in metals, with a focus on women owned manufacturers, designers, entrepreneurs and makers. we will jam around matot, the nation’s last commercial dumbwaiter producer, family owned since 1888. learn about their history in chicago and their vision for the future as well as a look at women in manufacturing and design today.

icnc, a small business and manufacturing incubator on chicago’s west side, will be graciously hosting us.

we look forward to seeing you there!