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Lindsay Malatesta

Lindsay Malatesta

Senior Industrial Designer, Founder of Unif-ID, Design Ethics Advocate

Brooklyn, New York
Joined July 2025
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Summary

Lindsay Malatesta is a passionate and experienced Industrial Designer with over 12 years in the field, driven by a commitment to ethical and equitable product development. She focuses on telling user stories and creating products that bring joy and improve lives, spanning accessible toys, medical devices, and outdoor gear. hello-lindustrial+2
As the founder of Unif-ID, Lindsay actively champions diversity and inclusion within industrial design, establishing a vital community for women and non-binary designers. Her dedication to fostering mentorship, networking, and support for underrepresented groups earned her the IDSA Special Achievement Award in 2023. hello-lindustrial+2
Her work at REI and Bern Helmets demonstrates a strong foundation in research-driven design, where she applies qualitative and quantitative methods to understand user needs deeply. Projects like the Vista rooftop tent and the Major helmet highlight her ability to lead comprehensive design processes from insight generation to advanced prototyping. hello-lindustrial+1
Lindsay is also a recognized speaker and thought leader, having presented at the International Design Conference on the future of design and community, and participated in panels discussing imposter syndrome, work visas, and the challenges faced by women in the industrial design industry. hello-lindustrial

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Where Furniture Design & Government Identity Intersect

An article exploring the intersection of furniture design and government identity, touching upon anthropological concepts of herd identity.

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Enjoys video games, the outdoors, and integrating playfulness into daily life. medium+1