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We asked Sam Aquillano and Derek Cascio of the forthcoming Design Museum Boston for standout examples of Massachusetts-based design. Here are a few of their favorites.
Adam+Company
Boston-based branding and graphic design firm, servicing many clients from Bob Dylan to Nike to Virgin Mobile.
Harmonix
The Cambridge company makes innovative games that help people experience music in new ways, including the popular Rock Band.
Anmahian Winton Architects
Architects of the most beautiful new building in Massachusetts, the Community Rowing Boathouse in Brighton.
Converse
Everyone knows the Chuck Taylor All Stars; you may not know that the first human footprints on the moon were made by boots crafted by Converse.
Sasaki
Internationally renowned landscape architecture firm located in Watertown. Founded by Hideo Sasaki in 1953, pioneer of interdisciplinary planning and design.
Puma
The sneaker giant’s creative headquarters is based in Boston and has been responsible for collaborations with everyone from Mihara Yasuhiro to Alexander McQueen.
Vessel
Located in Boston, Vessel creates and sells innovative housewares and lifestyle products, including the popular Candela lights.
Continuum
West Newton-based Continuum’s designs include consumer goods, medical devices, and services through branding, communications, and product design. It developed the Swiffer, OmniPod Insulin Management System, and Sprint retail experience.
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