Indesign, LLC was founded by a team who believed they were stronger together and shared a desire to stay in Indiana. An integral part of planting Indesign’s roots in beautiful Indiana is embracing the chilly Indiana winters. We find that even this is best faced as a team! Here are a few ways Indesigners cope with the chill of Indiana winters.

1. First Snowfall = Hot Cocoa

Though the first snow doesn’t always fall on a workday, we try to watch and be ready if it does. When the first snowflakes of winter are on the horizon, we gather all the fixings for hot cocoa and set up a hot cocoa bar. Some of us are Team Marshmallow, some are team Cool Whip, and some are purists. We have a snow light that we aim towards the Break Room ceiling, and with that, the first snowfall is ushered in. I won’t say it’s welcomed by everyone, because not all of us love snow equally. But who doesn’t love hot cocoa?

Indesign Hot Cocoa

2. Hot Food

This year, the first snow just happened to fall on the day of our Thanksgiving lunch. You can read more about this fun tradition here! Sharing a warm, hearty meal together is always a great way to combat the chill.

3. Toys

In our lobby every December, you’ll see a big, wrapped box. In it, we load up toys that are then shipped off to our community Fire Department and elementary school, who then graciously do the leg work and deliver the toys to community kids (or is it to Santa and then to the kids?). There’s so much joy in playing the role of elves and shopping for fun items, and we try to resist playing with them ourselves! If it’s a puzzle, it may not make it to the box, leading to number 4.

Indesign Gift-giving

4. Puzzles

One of our favorite stretches and mind-breaks is to work on a shared puzzle. A puzzle is set up in a common area where everyone can add a piece or two as they pass by or wait for their lunch to heat up. A winter puzzle is waiting in the wings and will roll out soon.

Indesign Puzzle Time

5. Holiday Dinner

Another longstanding winter tradition at Indesign is a December evening meal together, with spouses and guests. Historically, we transform our own conference room space with white lights and greenery for this special event, but this year we’ll be going offsite for dinner, outdoor lights, and activities. Sometimes, the best way to beat the chill is to meet it head-on and go outside.

Indesign Holiday Dinner

Happy Holidays from Indesign

The team at Indesign hopes you have a wonderful, joyful winter season! Be sure to have hot cocoa, good food, and puzzles on hand!

At Indesign our whole team strives for excellence and knows it’s not just about what you build, but how you build it and the lasting impact it has. And that’s something that resonates far beyond the technical details. Engineering excellence is at the core of who we are, and we’re proud to deliver it to our clients every day. Specializing in electrical, RF/wireless, embedded software, and mechanical design, we offer comprehensive solutions tailored to meet your needs. Trust our team to deliver precision and performance on every project. Ready to get started on your next project? Contact our team by calling (317) 377-5450 today.