16thirty is a design company, driven by your brand and purpose. We’re an extension of your team, sharing our expertise to help shape and achieve your vision. Founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 2016 by two designers.

Hi, nice to meet you. We’re a product design shop based in Boston, Mass.

16thirty is a design company, driven by your brand and purpose. We’re an extension of your team, sharing our expertise to help shape and achieve your vision. Founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 2016 by two designers.

It started out of friendship

Craig Silva

Craig is a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and has worked at a variety of agencies, big companies, and startups around the Boston area. In 2016 Craig left his full time job and got matching '1630' tattoos with Don. Craig likes fantasy books and iced americanos.

Don Naylor

Don is originally from NY where he got his start designing albums and merch while involved in the punk/emo/indie music scene. Nowadays he's more at home working with small and large teams making products and ideas come to life. He loves carving wooden spoons, gardening, and a good cup of tea.

What we can help you with

Research / Testing

We get to the core of product needs by creating prototypes, surveys, conducting interviews and competitor analysis.

UI / Strategy

To develop the right approach, we create flow charts, interaction models and more to set the framework for success.

Product Design

We create intuitive interfaces and flows with inspiring visuals that fit the purpose and needs of your user.

Web / Collateral

When you need to promote, we will be there to create a compelling online presence, advertisement or presentation.

Awesome people we’ve worked with