IDEA News

IDEA 2015 Closes March 16

IDEA 2015 is in full swing, and there’s still time to get in on the action! Now in its 35th year, it’s the best time to enter the competition. As with anything new, there can be issues along the way. Not to worry! We are right here to assist with any questions, concerns or issues you may have. You may contact idea@idsa.org or call 703.707.6000. Be a part of the best; join the competition while there’s still time!

IDEA 2015 Gives the Gift of Time

One of the oldest and most prestigious design competitions in the world is announcing a big change. IDEA is extending the regular idea entry deadline to March 16, and the late entry deadline to March 30.

Exciting Changes for IDEA 2015!

This is the year to enter IDEA and celebrate with IDSA, as IDEA enters its 35th year and IDSA celebrates its 50th anniversary. 

 

What Sets IDEA Apart?

The clock is ticking to the March 16 application deadline for IDSA’s International Design Excellence Awards 2015. If you’re asking yourself why you should make the time to enter, consider this: We hold the entries to rigorous criteria such as design, experience and manufacturing innovation; benefit to the user and to the client; responsibility; and design research and strategy. Find out the FAQs, and if you’re ready to set your product apart from the rest, enter IDEA 2015.

Bright IDEA

IDEA 2015 is in full swing with only two weeks to go before the entry deadline—March 16!  If you’re running behind—not to worry—the late application deadline is March 30. If you need more information or help applying, call 703.707.6000 or send an email to idea@idsa.org.

IDEA 2015 Jury Named

The IDEA 2015 Jury has been selected!  Leading the panel this year as Jury Chair is Matthew Marzynski, IDSA. Marzynski teaches industrial design at the University of Washington's School of Art + Art History + Design.  He has had a diverse industrial design career that has found him observing surgery, wearing body armor and testing the engineering of makeup, among other experiences. Marzynski more recently led the industrial design team at Fluke, makers of rugged industrial test and measurement tools.

2014's Highest Honors and Coming in 2015

IDSA honored 27 Gold IDEA winners in 2014. This year's Best in Show honor was given to Square Stand by Ammunition and Square. DELTAIR - Self Contained Breathing Apparatus was named the People's Choice winner. The Sustainabilty Award was given to the Making of Making Powered by Nike MSI. The Henry Ford chose Pill Pack for the Curator's Choice honor and TouchOfModern selected Silver winner VORTEX as its honoree. Next year IDEA enters its 35th year and opens for entries on 1-5-15.

IDEA 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

Wondering what to get that special someone in your life? We believe beautifully designed products make the best presents, so let us help you get a head start on your holiday shopping with our IDEA 2014 holiday gift guide! Check out the hottest products of the year and find just the right gift for that person who has everything. 

View the IDEA 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

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