IDSA NL: Twin Cities Double Header

It's time to shake off the cold and at least pretend Spring will eventually arrive! Join us for the next IDSA NL, East MN, Twin Cities Gathering. Friday, March 15th, 2019 (The tour may go longer than an hour depending on numbers of guests and questions) 5:00-6:00pm Nordic Ware Corporate Headquarters Doors open, meet and […]

IDSA COL: Student Merit Award Selection Night 2019

Industrial Design students from Columbus College of Art & Design - CCAD, The Ohio State University, and International Center for Creativity will present their projects and portfolios before a panel of local professionals for judging. The winning student from each school will have the opportunity to submit their work in the next round of the […]

IDSA SF: The World of Ray & Charles Eames Exhibit Tour

Fueled by their belief in design as a way of life, the innovative husband and wife duo Charles and Ray Eames were two of the most influential designers of the twentieth century. Go beyond their most well-known designs in this intimate and inspiring exhibition portraying their legacy and lives in California with an exclusive tour […]

IDSA SF: Designing for Friction

Join IDSA SF and Samsung for an intimate talk with STEVE SELZER regarding the impact of an industrial designer's inclination to design out friction. In today’s increasingly frictionless world, it’s easier than ever to live a life of convenience and ease. But at what cost? What if the platforms we love are isolating us from […]

IDSA RDU: 2018 Holiday Get Together

Come share a toast, a story and holiday greeting with your fellow industrial designers. Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots so that we can help spread the spirit of the season. We will gladly exchange some snacks for the toy. Hibernian Pub 311 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27603

IDSA CHI: 2018 Holiday Party

IDSA Chicago is teaming up with Society of Plastics Engineers to have our annual holiday party at Beyond Design. We’re celebrating 2018 and all of our accomplishments, we want you to join us! We’ll have food, music, raffle prizes, games, come by and celebrate! Be sure to RSVP through the Eventbrite link on IDSA Chicago's […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 challenge design students and young professionals. For many people, the first few years as a professional designer can be a difficult and confusing time. Come […]