5th Annual SoWa Design Day
October 15th, 2026
SoWa Art + Design District
Boston, MA 02118
Join industry colleagues for a day of education, inspiration and celebration in the SoWa Art + Design District, the largest concentration of interior designers, architects, showrooms, artist studios and galleries in New England.
Visit the Design Day Hospitality Suite in the lobby of 500 Harrison Avenue for updated information, showroom details and directions.
Schedule of Events
8:30 AM – 10 AM
Out of Balance: An important conversation about burnout, boundaries, and well-being.
A special morning gathering to kick-off the 5th annual SOWA Design Day
Join Cornelia Hoskin and Jim Gauthier for a conversation – moderated by Kathy Bush-Dutton – over breakfast treats to kick-off the 5th annual SOWA Design Day.
- Learn practical tools to increase stamina and structure in your business
- Hear how your veteran industry colleagues maintain focus and clarity
- Enjoy a supportive, encouraging conversation with your peers – we all have stories to share!
- Get a whole-body reset! Exercises to reconnect you to your creativity and inspiration.
11AM – 12:30PM
The Art of Enduring Design
Charles Spada & Patrick Ahearn in conversation- architecture, instinct & designs that inspire.
These local legends reflect on the ideas & influences that have shaped their work.
2PM – 4PM
The Modular Shift: Design, Delivery, and New Housing Possibilities – LDa Architecture & Interiors, Inc
This panel brings together architects, modular manufacturers, builders, and mission-driven developers to explore how modular construction is reshaping housing delivery. Through real projects and design examples, the discussion will highlight how modular construction can reduce construction time and cost while maintaining design quality, and how collaboration across disciplines is making housing more attainable in all housing markets.
4PM – 6PM
Curated & Crafted | Hacin
Join us at Hacin for a gathering that brings craft, community, and conversation together under one roof.
Set in Hacin’s fourth-floor gallery at 500 Harrison, this cocktail reception transforms the space into a dynamic pop-up showroom featuring a thoughtfully curated portfolio of furniture, lighting, rugs, and textiles.
An evening designed to inspire—where materiality, artistry, and collaboration take center stage.
6PM – 8PM
Casa Design Cocktail Party
End the evening with drinks, food, and dancing!
