IDSA has another exciting schedule of events and programming slated for 2022, including in-person experiences! This is all on top of the many virtual and in-person activities you can expect from our local Chapter and Section communities across North America. Below you'll find key dates and links to more information on each of our major programs for 2022. Dates subject to change without notice.
Conferences & Events
International Design Conference
Seattle, Washington
September 12-14
In Person & Virtual
Note: The schedule for IDC, as a comprehensive event, will include: IDC, IDSA Education Symposium, Sponsor/Exhibitor Gallery, IDEA Ceremony & Gala, IDSA Awards Ceremony, IDSA Business Meetings, and Seattle-area excursions across three days.
IDSA Education Symposium
Seattle, Washington
September 13-14
In Person & Virtual
(RE)CONNECT: Get invigorated and inspired through presentations, hands-on activities, discourse, and place-based interactions as we will investigate and re-envision industrial design education and where we should head as an academic community of practice.
Deep Dives
Women in Design
Columbus, Ohio
March 31 - April 1
In Person & Virtual
Sustainable Leadership
May 18 - 19
Virtual
ID Technique
November 2 - 3
Virtual
National Industrial Design Day
March 5
Each year, IDSA celebrates with the global design community on March 5 in recognition of National Industrial Design Day. First entered into the US Congressional Record in 2015 by US Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, National Industrial Design Day declares that industrial designers “improve our lives in every way and are worthy of our recognition.”
Awards & Recognitions
International Design Excellence Awards
Open for entry
January 3
Entry closes
March 21
IDEA Winners Ceremony
September 12
Seattle, Washington
Student Merit Awards
Undergraduate & Graduate SMA - Round 1
Selecting a School Finalist
February 1 - April 8
Undergraduate & Graduate SMA - Round 2
Selecting a District Winner
April 8 - May 29
Winners announced
June
IDSA Awards
Call for nominations opens
February 7
Call for nominations closes
April 1
IDSA Awards Ceremony
September
Seattle, Washington
20/22 Recognitions
Recipients announced
December
Academic
Education Papers
Entry opens
March 8
Entry closes
May 2
Paper acceptance notifications & public announcements
June
Design Foundation Scholarships
Entry opens
August 22
Entry closes
October 10
Recipients announced
November
Nominations & Elections
National Leadership Positions
Call for interest opens
May 4
Call for interest closes
May 31
Candidates posted online
August 15 - September 13 (30 days minimum)
IDSA membership voting
September 19 - October 7
Election results announced
November