Home Highlighting outstanding members each year who work to the betterment of our Society. Home Main Menu RELATED Past 20/2X Recipients The 20/2X recognition program was started in 2020 as a way for us to extend our ability to
Home Introducing the leaders and innovators who are dedicated to driving IDSA forward. Home The IDSA Nominations Committee is delighted to present the individuals below who have been nominated for elevated leadership roles within the Society. The positions they
IDSA mourns the passing of Rudolph W. Krolopp, FIDSA, an esteemed industrial designer and a true pioneer in the field, who passed away on June 23, 2023. Rudolph’s contributions to the industry, his numerous accomplishments, and his dedication to
IDSA mourns the loss of longstanding member, industry leader, and friend, Sean Hägen, who passed away on February 25, 2023. With over 30 years of research and product development across a variety of industries ranging from luxury yachts to
IDSA’s Board of Directors has selected IDSA’s Chief Operating Officer, Jerry Layne, CAE to serve as IDSA’s Interim Executive Director effective January 1, 2023. This comes after the November 2022 announcement that Chris Livaudais, IDSA was stepping down from the position at the end of the year. Jerry will
IDSA is pleased to continue its ongoing partnership with MWC Productions for Season 3 of “America ByDesign: Innovations“, a television show about inspiration, disruption, and changing the game through the power of design. To date, millions of viewers have watched the Season 1
The International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) is known for being one of the world’s longest running and most prestigious design awards. It’s also known for the continuously high caliber of its judging process and jury, comprised of top design leaders from the most innovative
Each day during the week leading up to National ID Day 2022, we’re publishing the comments of IDSA community members who reached out to us from each of IDSA’s five North American Districts. Currently, IDSA’s West District includes nine Professional Chapters—Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (Oregon), Seattle, San
Each day during the week leading up to National ID Day 2022, we’re publishing the comments of IDSA community members who reached out to us from each of IDSA’s five North American Districts. Currently, IDSA’s South District includes seven Professional Chapters—Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Miami, and Raleigh-Durham—and
Each day during the week leading up to National ID Day 2022, we’re publishing the comments of IDSA community members who reached out to us from each of IDSA’s five North American Districts. Currently, IDSA’s Northeast District includes eight Professional Chapters—Boston, District of
Each day during the week leading up to National ID Day 2022, we’re publishing the comments of IDSA community members who reached out to us from each of IDSA’s five North American Districts. Currently, IDSA’s Midwest District includes six Professional
Each day during the week leading up to National ID Day 2022, we’re publishing the comments of IDSA community members who reached out to us from each of IDSA’s five North American Districts. Currently, IDSA’s Central District includes six Professional Chapters—Detroit, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Louisville, and Pittsburgh—and
Patricia Moore, FIDSA, and Jonathan Disley, Vice President of Volvo Design have been awarded Honorary Doctorates from the UK’s Sheffield-Hallam University. Known as a “pioneer of inclusive design,” Pattie Moore is credited as one of the founders of Universal Design. Her work
IDSA is pleased two introduce two new communities to the Professional Chapter Network to kick off 2022: IDSA Milwaukee (MKE) and IDSA Raleigh-Durham (RDU). IDSA Milwaukee (MKE) will support the community of Industrial Design professionals and the organizations within Milwaukee,
Overview IDSA is frequently asked for data and insights about the industrial design landscape across both the academic and professional spectrums. This might include everything from the distribution of designers in the US, the areas of practice, and salary
Dear IDSA members, I always enjoy the start of a new year because of the optimism and excitement it brings. It’s a chance to reset and refocus on the goals, both personally and professionally, that will set the direction
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), in partnership with the Hagley Museum and Library, is pleased to share archives of the Society’s quarterly journal INNOVATION magazine, dating back to 1968. We hope you enjoy this archive and leverage it as
PORTRAIT OF DR. MARK BENDEN BY JOSH SMALLER Speaking for myself and IDSA, we are proud to welcome Mark E. Benden, PhD, CPE, and now IDSA member to the association. Mark is joining me as a subject matter expert
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) remembers Cooper C. Woodring, FIDSA, former IDSA President, expert witness, and industrial designer who touched countless lives in our community. Woodring served as IDSA President from 1985 to 1986, Executive Vice President in 1984, and
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) remembers Dr. Robert I. Blaich, FIDSA, beloved IDSA Fellow and industrial designer for over 60 years whose advocacy for the important role of industrial design in business and around the world inspired us all. Upon
The recipients of 2021 IDSA Awards, including new inductees into IDSA’s Academy of Fellows, were revealed live on September 20, 2021. The virtual ceremony was hosted by ClayVon Lowe, IDSA, At-Large Director, Awards on IDSA’s Board of Directors, Chair of IDSA’s Awards Committee, and Co-chair of IDSA’s
IDSA is proud to partner with Grow to offer an exclusive Design Leadership Bootcamp training program. The IDSA + Grow Design Leadership Bootcamp is intended to help you prepare for your future as a design leader and equip you with the necessary
Members of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and attendees of the Society’s events over the years have shared countless stories of meeting someone at a national conference or local chapter event who helped them land their first job, gave them a leg
Ian Peterman, IDSA, CEO of Peterman Design Firm and Chair of the IDSA LA Chapter, recently launched the Conscious Design Podcast and YouTube channel, with the goal of helping people to discover what it means to develop a product consciously. Ian’s guest experts have shared on