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✨ Meet the 2026 WiD Awards of Excellence Jury! ✨We’re excited to introduce this year’s jury, who will help recognize and...
08/31/2026

✨ Meet the 2026 WiD Awards of Excellence Jury! ✨

We’re excited to introduce this year’s jury, who will help recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions to design, leadership, and community.

It’s not too late to nominate someone! Nominations are due September 18.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to submit a nomination and watch the recording of our Awards of Excellence Info Session for more information about the award and application process.

Help us shine a light on the incredible people shaping our design community! 💛

Join Womxn in Design for a behind-the-scenes tour of one of Boston’s most iconic landmarks—the First Church of Christ, S...
08/19/2026

Join Womxn in Design for a behind-the-scenes tour of one of Boston’s most iconic landmarks—the First Church of Christ, Scientist ✨
Explore the restoration of the domes, roofs, façade, and Plaza, and learn how the team balanced historic preservation with sustainability and accessibility. 🔗 RSVP via the link in our bio
✨ Presenters:
Regan Shields Ives, AIA — Principal, Finegold Alexander Architects
Susan Knack-Brown, PE — Senior Principal, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Casey Williams, PE — Associate Principal, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Lauren Slaven — Senior Superintendent, Shawmut Design and Construction
Kelly Lyons — Historic Preservation Manager, Shawmut Design and Construction
📅 September 1 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 The First Church of Christ, Scientist
Image Credit: Raj Das Photography

08/13/2026

Want to learn more about the Womxn in Design Awards of Excellence? ✨

The recording from our Info Session is now available — head to the link in our bio to watch and learn more about the award and nomination process.

And it’s not too late to nominate! 🎉
Nominations are open through September 18.

Know someone whose work and contributions to design deserve to be celebrated? Nominate them today!

Cheers to another great evening with the WiD community! 🍻✨Thank you to everyone who joined us for our tour of the Sam Ad...
07/17/2026

Cheers to another great evening with the WiD community! 🍻✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our tour of the Sam Adams Boston Taproom. It was a wonderful opportunity to explore the design behind this unique space, connect with new and familiar faces.

A special thank you to our hosts for the engaging tour, and to for capturing the evening through these photos. 📸

06/23/2026

Our final feature in Award of Excellence: In Their Words spotlights Yanel de Angel, FAIA.

Yanel shares how witnessing inequities in the built environment inspired her to pursue architecture and create more inclusive, equitable spaces. She reflects on how leading with authenticity has shaped her leadership style and why mentorship and uplifting others are essential to creating lasting impact in our profession.

Inspired by Yanel’s story? Nominations for the 2026 Womxn in Design Awards are now open. If you know someone whose leadership, mentorship, and contributions deserve recognition, visit the link in our bio to learn more and submit a nomination.

06/22/2026

Our second feature in “Award of Excellence: In Their Words” spotlights Sindu Meier, AIA.

Sindu reflects on how motherhood has shaped her leadership style and shares an encouraging message for women in architecture: careers are long journeys, with ups and downs along the way. Stay the course—the profession can be deeply rewarding, and your impact grows over time.

Inspired by Sindu’s story? Nominations for the 2026 Womxn in Design Awards of Excellence are now open. If you know someone whose leadership and contributions deserve recognition, visit the link in our bio to learn more and submit a nomination.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for “A Healthcare Mockup Story: How PAYETTE Designs by Making” ✨We were excited to c...
05/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for “A Healthcare Mockup Story: How PAYETTE Designs by Making” ✨

We were excited to collaborate with for the first time and loved seeing so many new faces in the room. From full-scale mockups to virtual environments, the event offered a behind-the-scenes look at how immersive tools shape the design of healthcare spaces through collaboration, testing, and iteration at .

Thank you to everyone who came out — we’re looking forward to more collaborations to come 💛Thank you for the images!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for “A Healthcare Mockup Story: How PAYETTE Designs by Making” ✨We were excited to c...
05/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for “A Healthcare Mockup Story: How PAYETTE Designs by Making” ✨

We were excited to collaborate with for the first time and loved seeing so many new faces in the room. From full-scale mockups to virtual environments, the event offered a behind-the-scenes look at how immersive tools shape the design of healthcare spaces through collaboration, testing, and iteration at

Thank you to everyone who came out — we’re looking forward to more collaborations to come 💛. Thank you to for the photos!

Rain or shine, our community showed up 🌧️✨Last week, we explored the transformation of Boston City Hall Plaza and learne...
05/12/2026

Rain or shine, our community showed up 🌧️✨

Last week, we explored the transformation of Boston City Hall Plaza and learned about the design strategies shaping a more welcoming, accessible, and resilient civic space.

A huge thank you to the team at for leading such a thoughtful and engaging tour! 💛

Big energy at our Parents & Caregivers Framework Launch 🔥The room was full of real talk, shared experiences, and bold id...
05/01/2026

Big energy at our Parents & Caregivers Framework Launch 🔥

The room was full of real talk, shared experiences, and bold ideas on how we can better support parents and caregivers in our industry. From honest conversations to actionable takeaways, it was clear—this work matters, and the momentum is real.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and pushed the conversation forward. We’re just getting started 💫

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