design since, inc. is an interdisciplinary design studio located in Brooklyn, New York, founded by Daniel LiCalzi and Chrissy Angliker. Daniel and Chrissy first met during their studies at the Pratt Institute in 2002. Early on they became aware of their shared interests and respect for each other’s minds and skill sets. They founded design since in 2007 and incorporated in 2009. Their values are based on understanding the relationship between the user, the product, and the environment. “Healthy relationships make for happy people.” They also fine-tuned their design vocabulary, which is based on minimalism, simplicity, and clarity, inspired by context and user. Daniel and Chrissy have worked on a broad variety of projects throughout their careers; Daniel designed products in the medical device and aviation field, as well as consumer products and packaging. Chrissy worked in the fields of furniture design, ideation for point of purchase, branding, graphic design, fine art and developing her own designs. In 2010 design since inc. was asked to join the Pratt Design Incubator for Sustainable Innovation which is a vibrant and energetic group of creative professionals working to link sustainability to enterprise. ds is proud to be part of this community.