IDSA NYC: 2018 Holiday Gala

Join us in celebrating 2018 while we look forward to the year to come! Reconnect with old friends and colleagues while we enjoy food and drink with our hosts at GroheLive! TICKETS ARE FREE FOR IDSA MEMBERS & GUESTS OF LIXIL Thursday, December 6th 6:00-9:00pm Schedule: 6:00-7:00 - Drinks, Light Food & Studio Tours 7:00-7:10 […]

IDSA SEA: Not Your Company Holiday Party

The “Not Your Company Holiday Party” is a collaborative all-design-community holiday party hosted by IDSA, AIGA, Creative Mornings, and Seattle Creative League.

IDSA STL: Design & Engineering Regional Meetup

Members of the IDSA STL Chapter and Tacony Corporation would like to invite you to a regional event promoting networking and the opportunity to participate in multiple short design presentations topics. The event is designed for designers, engineers and innovators located around St. Louis. It will include a one hour meet and greet social 5:30-6:30 […]

IDSA MI: Design Thinking for Businesses & Non-Profits

Design Thinking is hot. Some may even say it is a fad. It even has different names like Customer-Centric Design or User Experience (UX). But there is no denying that Design Thinking should be at the core of how a product, process or service is developed. It involves placing the user at the center of […]

IDSA NL: Rams Screening & After Party

The Milwaukee Premiere Screening of “Rams” hosted by director Gary Hustwit, co-presented by AIGA Wisconsin, IDSA Northern Lakes and MIAD. Time: Doors will open at 6:15pm, screening starts at 7pm, discussion with Gary Hustwit following the film. IDSA members and Guests are invited to the RAMS screening After Party hosted by IDSA at Good City Brewing. It will start […]

IDSA SF: Unconscious Bias

Join IDSA-SF Thursday, November 8th at 5:00pm for an informal, honest and inspiring discussion on the unconscious biases that exist in the design work place. We will discuss some of the systemic challenges, and the individual changes and strategies that other design professionals have implemented that lead to opportunities in establishing new positive behavior change for […]

IDSA COL: Taboo Schmaboo 1.0

On November 3, 2018 IDSA OHC will be hosting a multi-disciplinary event exploring how design breaks down stigmas and barriers. As designers, we see every day how our work benefits those who have otherwise been left behind due to social stigmas and taboos. Adult incontincence, sexuality, disability, and menstruation are all topics that society steers away from […]

IDSA TX: Design & Drinks at Base4

Join us for an evening of Design and Drinks at Base4 Ventures in Addison, TX. We will have a short presentation given by Joe Thompson, Director of Product Development at Base4, whose strategy drives the innovation of new grilling accessories featured in Target and other major stores.  

IDSA SF: Keyshot Workshop at Enlisted

Join IDSA and Keyshot as they host 3 Bay Area, senior level industrial designers as they break down their keyshot workflows to achieve best in class product renderings. Learn how to cleanly stack up an exploded view, realistically place a product in a backplate, and create dramatic staging for professional product visuals. This event will […]

IDSA SYR: Stickley Museum Tour

The Stickley Museum has scheduled a tour to coincide with NYS Path Through History weekend on Saturday, October 6th at 11:00am. THE STICKLEY MUSEUM•300 ORCHARD STREET•FAYETTEVILLE, NEW YORK 13066•315.637.2278 The tour lasts 60-90 minutes and is free of charge. Lunch    1:00PM EMPIRE FARM BREWERY•33 RIPPLETON ROAD•CAZENOVIA NY•315.655.BEER(2337) Individuals pay their own lunch off the menu

IDSA FL: IBEX 2018 Meet Up

Come visit, learn about the mission of the Florida chapter of IDSA serving the networking, career development and professional development needs of industrial designers in the state of Florida and neighboring area.

IDSA NYC: Rams Screening

A documentary film by Gary Hustwit. RamsSeptember 24, 2018, 7:15pm SVA Theater, New York City Presented in association with AIGA/NY, IDSA NY, and the Architecture & Design Film Festival. IDSA members: please use code:  IDSA to get $5 off!RAMS is filmmaker Gary Hustwit’s forthcoming documentary about legendary designer Dieter Rams, with original music by Brian Eno. For over fifty years, […]

IDSA FL: Surf Expo and Regal Boats

Come visit, learn about the mission of the Florida chapter of IDSA serving the networking, career development and professional development needs of industrial designers in the state of Florida and neighboring area.

IDSA NL: 5th Annual Link n Drink

Come help us celebrate 5 years of bikes, beers, and design! Join us at the Capital Brewery and Bier Garten from 6 – 9 on Thursday, July 26th. The event will begin with a short group ride at 6pm. Attendees not interested in riding can wait until 6:45 to arrive or enjoy the live music until we […]

IDSA NYC: Better Bin Open House

An Open House offering designers interested in participating in the BetterBin competition an opportunity to meet a panel of sanitation officials and workers to discuss the challenges and needs to be addressed in designing a replacement for NYC’s iconic wire mesh litter basket. Date: July 26, 2018 Time: 6:00pm Venue: Spring Street Sanitation Garage, 353 Spring Street, […]

IDSA CIN: Innovation Through Sustainability

Learn how Cincinnati is making an impact through environmental and social sustainability. About: Graciously hosting this event, 80 Acres Farms is an urban agricultural center in Northside that forgoes traditional farming methods in favor of a closed loop hydroponic delivery system. This approach allows production with 100% renewable energy and uses 97% less water than conventional […]

IDSA CHI: Kickstarter Project Jam #2

A Kickstarter Project Jam is a workshop about taking design ideas from concept to reality.This workshop—led by Chicago designer and educator Craighton Berman of Manual—will have a special focus on using Kickstarter for launching designed objects, but is open to other creative projects as well!This Project Jam will be a mix of a “how to” […]

IDSA SF: Blockchain for Designers

You’ve probably already heard the hype around blockchain and digital currencies being the “next big thing” and rolled your eyes at the hyperbole. This key technology that is already disrupting some industries, however, and it is poised to change every industry in the near future. It and a few other technologies, like AI and conversational […]

IDSA TX: Texas Chapter Special Recognition Awards

IDSA Texas Chapter has been recognizing students whose senior thesis projects are selected by the IDSA members. IDSA Texas Chapter Recognition Awards are awarded at the commencement with Certificates and Gifts. For 2018, IDSA members (Paul Skaggs, Leo Chen, and David Bier) selected four students to be recognized: Ashlie Walker (1st), Nicholas Orchard, Jessica Juarez, […]

IDSA CHI: 2018 Midwest DDC Afterparty

Join us on Friday, April 6th as IDSA Chicago and UIC IDSA host an after party at TEAMS Design! We will be hosting an Iron Sketch—emceed by High Sierra Industrial Designer, Graham Allan—between the ID schools attending Midwest District Design Conference. Come for a night of networking, fun, food and drinks!

IDSA BOS: Starting Your Design Career

What skills are companies really looking for in junior designers? How much should you charge for freelance work? This is your opportunity to get answers to the real questions that […]

IDSA DET: Industry Leaders Consortium 2018

The IDSA Michigan Chapter is hosting an Industry Leaders Consortium in Detroit on March 15, 2018. This event brings design-industry leaders together to discuss the the future of Industrial design […]

IDSA SF: Bay Area Design : Past and Future

Bay Area design has changed the world over and it's not just lately with tech successes like Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. A rich design culture has formed here, from architecture […]

IDSA BOS: 2018 Portfolio Review

  The MassArt Industrial Design Department is hosting a portfolio review for Industrial Design students from all area schools. During the event there will also be Digital Sketching demos hosted […]

IDSA SF: Storytelling & Design

Storytelling is one of the most important tools utilized by designers to create deeper connections with brands and products, while capturing the imagination of their users. Whether a narrative is […]

IDSA CHI: 2018 Coaster Break Kick Off

Join us, as we celebrate the New Year and welcome a new IDSA Chicago Board of Directors with a COASTER BREAK. Coaster Break is a monthly event held once a […]