IDSA STL: 2016 6th Annual IDSA STL Student Design Competition

In Partnership with the Saint Louis Science Center Where: Saint Louis Science Center, Boeing Hall South Overview:Amongst a rapidly rising global population, worldwide agricultural resources are diminishing. Current trends have […]

IDSA NYC: Holiday Gala 2016

Mark the end of this year and welcome 2017 by attending the 2016 IDSA NY Holiday Gala! Join us for an evening of food, drink and a panel discussion! The […]

IDSA SF: The Techies Project

San Francisco based photographer, Helena Price, will be showcasing The Techies Project in a one night gallery and panel event. Come see the faces and hear the stories of the underrepresented women in […]

IDSA CHI: Advanced Design – Aaron Powers

Please join us, Advanced Design Sketching, and IDSA Chicago, as we’ll be hosting industrial designer and sketching extraordinaire Aaron Powers at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) for an […]

IDSA KC: “Another Story” with Gary Smith

Make sure you snap up these tickets fast. Don't miss your chance to hear from the Vice President of Product Design & Exploration for Herman Miller, Gary Smith. Known for […]

IDSA SF: Sex & Drugs Designing in a Taboo Industry

Join us for a stimulating conversation with the creatives designing provocative products that are transforming how we have sex, consume cannabis, and breast feed. We’ve invited three pioneering designers to […]

IDSA NYC: 2017 Student Pow Wow

IDSA Student Pow Wow brings together design students from NYC & NJ design schools for a meet & greet. Ayse Birsel, co-founder, Birsel + Seck and Fast Company Most Creative […]

IDSA MKE: DISCUSSION meetup: Storytelling

My deadline had come… and was just rolling past me, taillights still in view. The latest issue of INNOVATION was sitting beside me, tackling the theme “The Story Behind The […]

IDSA CHI: Advanced Design – SKETCHFRESH

Join the Advanced Design Sketching group on Saturday, March 4th, 2017 as they’ll be hosting Newell Brands Industrial Designer Jacob Ballard, also known as Sketchfresh (on Instagram). This event will be interactive for […]

IDSA IND: AMACO Facility Tour

Our first quarter event will be will be held March 9th over at AMACO here in Indianapolis. Check out their website if you can't wait any longer to know more […]

IDSA LVL: Co-Creation Workshop 101

Everyone is creative in their own way, but how to do you unlock creativity from the crowd and translate that into innovative, user-centric ideas which can be the foundation for meaningful solutions? […]

IDSA CHI: Iron Sketch Battle

We’re excited to collaborate with UIC IDSA, MIAD IDSA, Advanced Design Sketching, and Lost Arts to have an IRON SKETCH BATTLE during the pregame party of this years IDSA Midwest Conference which will be held at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD). This event will have BBQ food, drinks, karaoke, and games like: giant […]

IDSA MKE: Entrepreneurial Product Development with Craighton Berman

You are a designer of things, and also a designer of experiences. If you are like most, you craft both of these for others in return for pay – all the while daydreaming about how you might do it better if key decisions were up to you. Craighton Berman doesn’t daydream any more. Craighton is […]

IDSA NYC: Women X Design Panel Discussion

What: Women x Design: Panel discussion Join Designit & IDSA NYC for a conversation with five incredible and accomplished women who are making waves in the design world! This panel will explore the varied issues faced by women in design and offer insights into the challenges, successes, and journey that got them where they are […]

IDSA KC: Kansas City Design Week 2017

It’s about Kansas City. It’s about design. It’s about a week long. (8 days, really) It’s all about coming together for events, workshops, parties, talks, explorations, a big dose of the fabled surprise & delight. It’s inspiration, connecting, discovering that, sure enough, DESIGN WAS HERE. Just about everywhere, all week long. Join us Apr. 6–13, 2017 […]

IDSA MKE: DISCUSSION meetup: Tear It Up!

You can empathize with users, you can strategize about colors, you can even sculpt form with NURBS. But once in a while you’ve just got to rip something apart to […]

IDSA MKE: Toast to Noah Norton

Please join us at the closing party of the Midwest District Conference in Milwaukee on Saturday, April 29, 2017. IDSA-WI/MN will be sponsoring the first couple hours of drinks for […]

IDSA WI: UW-Stout Industrial Design Senior Show

The UW-Stout Industrial Design Senior Show will be held in two locations on two upcoming dates: May 5th, 6-9pm, at the Applied Arts Building at UW-StoutMay 11th, 5-9pm, at P-Soup […]

IDSA NYC: Design X Politics Panel Discussion

Join IDSA-NYC on the 19th of May between 6-7pm at the at the Rudin Conference Center at 3 Times Square to discuss matters of design, politics & governance with a […]

IDSA ATL: Interactive Workshop

An evening of innovation, networking, collaboration & experiments with Atlanta Chapter of IDSA (Industrial Design Society of America) Join us for an evening of design thinking and doing. Together with […]

IDSA IND: First Friday at Ruckus

We are manning a table at the makerspace monthly open house to welcome prospective members, network, and get others involved in the design community. The makerspace is home to many […]

IDSA IND: Sincerus Art Foundry and Gallery Tour

We are fortunate to be home to a prominent art foundry in Indianapolis working in brass and bronze sculptures and monuments. They will open their doors to our small group […]

IDSA NYC: Design Picnic 2017

MANITOGA, the House, Studio and 75-acre Woodland garden of mid-century designer Russel Wright (1904-1976), is a National Historic Landmark, an Affiliate Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and […]

IDSA MKE: DISCUSSIONmeetup: Your Special Recipe

I’m an Industrial Designer – I create mechanical assemblies in CAD with an eye toward safety and manufacturability. I’m an Industrial Designer – I focus on user experience for complex […]

IDSA MKE: 4th Annual Link n Drink

Join us for our 4th annual Link ‘n’ Drink social event! We will have a short group ride at 6:30 for all who are interested followed by drinks and networking […]

IDSA MKE: DISCUSSIONmeetup: Heads In The Cloud

Are the days of lifetime employment gone in favor of the gig economy? Have we managed to go from “lone genius” straight through “collaborative teams” all the way to a […]

IDSA MKE: DISCUSSIONmeetup: Service Design

Join IDSA members and fellow creatives from around the Madison area at the Sett Pub in the Union South at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, August 23. IDSA will provide some […]

IDSA CHI: Hypesketch

Join us, as we collaborate with UIC IDSA and Advanced Design Sketching to kick off the school year in sketch fashion! HYPESKETCH is a metaphor for sick visuals, and getting you excited and educated […]

IDSA NL: ID Blast Off

Meet IDSA MIAD Student Council members, Advanced Design Sketching representatives, participate in workshops, and hear about upcoming plans…

IDSA SF: Sexism in the Workplace Panel Discussion

Please join us in our first IDSA x Google event in Mountain View where we hope to open discussions on sexism in the workplace for women in industrial design, hosted […]

IDSA KC: Designers Who Happy Hour

It’s everyone’s dream to go behind the scenes in this legendary Kansas City family-owned business. Third-generation owner René Bollier will talk about how design impacts his business from the delicious […]

IDSA SYR: Chapter Meeting at Thought at Work 2017

We will hold a chapter meeting at the Thought at Work conference at RIT this year. Saturday Oct 21, 11AM Booth Hall (Room TBD) Presentations by KEK and ChaseDesign highlighting […]

IDSA CHI: Pumpkin Carving Contest

Join IDSA Chicago, mHUB Chicago and UIC IDSA this upcoming Wednesday, October 25th for an early Halloween celebration and pumpkin carving contest at mHUB! There will be pumpkins, drinks, and […]

IDSA MKE: DISCUSSIONmeetup: Serving The Purpose

Is effective design always “good design”? As self-appointed arbiters of good taste and user-centric rigor, are we ever personally satisfied with the solution that is the most popular? In your […]

IDSA DEN: Branding Across Design Disciplines

Whether you’re creating sunglasses, a poster or a trade show booth, every design choice can affect a brand’s image. Come join IDSA, AIGA, and Proctor Productions as we discuss branding […]

IDSA LVL: Make & Bake: Laser Cutting

What’s better than enjoying pizza with friends and having fun? How about enjoying pizza from an artisan pizza oven while learning how to laser cut cool things! Join your friends […]

IDSA CHI + IIT Institute of Design: The way we [will] work

Nov 1, 2017 6 – 8p TEAMS Design 1812 West Hubbard St #200 The work we do is changing. So, too, are work environments. A growing liquid workforce ebbs and flows when need recedes and rises. People who thrive in the new economy are continuously learning self-starters with fuzzy titles to match their adaptability. The office […]

Va Tech Portfolio Review

Va Tech will host this year's edition of the shared fall portfolio review. Date: Saturday, November 4th Location: Virginia Tech- Blacksburg, VA Ticket Price: $15 Food: Breakfast and Lunch will be provided The link for ticket purchases for the event. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3096277 Be kept up-to-date on the event and follow as we feature our reviewer bios. […]

IDSA SYR: Tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House Complex

Please join us for lunch and a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House Complex in Buffalo.  All are welcome, friends, spouses, colleagues and anyone interested in conversing and networking with design professionals from the US and Canada.$32 per person – Two hour group tour ($16 for students)* *$32 off the admission price for the […]

IDSA MKE: Sound Design Process: Koss Brand and Design Philosophy

Headquartered in Milwaukee since 1958, Koss created the first high-fidelity stereophones (the SP/3) and continues to design and manufacture headphones and audio accessories such as the new KPH30i. Kegan McDaniel (Creative Direction) and Nick Blair (Industrial Design), will discuss the brand and design philosophy behind propelling the heritage of Koss into the future. Join us […]

IDSA NYC: Holiday Gala 2017

Mark the end of this year and welcome 2018 by attending the 2017 IDSA-NYC Holiday Gala! Join us for an evening of food, drink and design discussions! GROHE LIVE! is sponsoring this event and are opening-up the doors to their design studio on 5th Ave. Schedule 6 - 7 PM: Networking + Studio tours 7 […]

IDSA CHI: 2017 Holiday Party

IDSA Chicago is teaming up with UIC IDSA to have our annual holiday party at Insight Product Development. We’re celebrating 2017 and all of it’s accomplishments, we want you to join us! We’ll have food, music, raffle prizes, games, come by and celebrate!

IDSA MKE: DISCUSSIONmeetup: Making Your Point

The brilliance inside your head may be breathtaking, but if it doesn’t make it to others with fidelity it can be heartbreaking. Be it a certain iridescence to a color, an undulation in sculptural form, or a hidden quirk of interaction that leads to new revenues – effective communication is essential for ideas to become […]

IDSA SF: 2017 Year End Party

Hey Bay Area Designers! Come celebrate with us!!! IDSA SF has had a phenomenal year in 2017! We have been recognized by national IDSA as an "exceptional" chapter for the number of events, quality of events and consistency. We have brought in the most number of new members! All thanks to our amazing IDSASF team […]

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IDSA RDU: Laut Design Studio Tour

On Friday, January 19 IDSA-CAR will be meeting at and touring Laut Design in Raleigh from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

IDSA NL: 2018 Kickoff

IDSA Northern Lakes is welcoming Wisconsin and Minnesota members and prospecitve members. Join us to kick off the new year and meet our new officers! The event will be held […]

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 […]

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 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: 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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: 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

IDSA FL: Brunch & Boats

IDSA Florida (now called Miami) is hosting a Brunch at ER Bradley’s @ 104 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Talk design and network with IDSA collegues. After brunch, walk the Boat […]

IDSA KC: Monthly Meetup (March 2019)

Join IDSAKC for our next monthly meetup on Saturday, March 23rd at 9:00am at Blip Roasters in KCMO. We will once again enjoy casual networking and conversation with our IDSA […]

IDSA NYC: Spring 2019 Portfolio Workshop

Our friends at Smart Design have crafted a fantastic portfolio workshop. Whether your portfolio needs a little tune-up or a complete rebuild, don’t miss this opportunity. You’ll learn the do’s and don’ts, […]

IDSA SF: Secret to a thriving design consultancy

Please join the IDSA San Francisco Chapter as we unlock the secrets on how to start and run a successful design consultancy. We will hear from some of Bay Area's […]

IDSA COL: OSU Senior Show – Professionals Night

ID Seniors will be presenting their work and sharing it out at professionals night. ID head professor, Sebastian Proulx, and IDSA have joined up to do a special “Best in […]

IDSA ATL: ATL Connect Portfolio Review

It’s that time of year again! ATL Connect is back! ATL Connect is IDSA Atlanta’s annual portfolio review. ID students from SCAD, Auburn, and Georgia Tech will have the chance […]

IDSA BOS: 2019 Portfolio Review

The Industrial Design department at MassArt is having their annual ID portfolio review event on Wednesday April 10th from 6 – 9 pm in the DMC Atrium. Event is open […]

IDSA ATL: Formation Design Group turns 20

Formation Design Group is turning 20! Join the party on April 26th for tacos, drinks, and a presentation from Uber’s Head of Product in the Advanced Technologies Group, Eric Hanson.

IDSA SF: Design for Automation

Samsung Design Innovation Center is opening their doors to the design community by sponsoring a series of intimate events that foster connection and skill building. Seats for these events are […]

IDSA DFW: Designing to Lead

  Join us for an evening of Design & Drinks at VARIDESK in Coppell. A moderated panel of corporate and entrepreneurial design leaders will discuss and answer your questions about […]

IDSA NYC: There Are No Sustainable Materials

Join IDSA.NYC, Hyloh and The Circular Economy Network for, “There are no Sustainable Materials” a panel discussion on achieving real sustainability through design, material choices and circular economy principals. As the fragile […]

IDSA ATL: Game of Tribes

IDSA Atlanta is partnering with the Atlanta Service Design Network on May 21 to host Game of Tribes: Reaching across design silos, an engaging evening for designers from diverse backgrounds. Come […]

IDSA NYC: Advanced Design in NYC

Join IDSA NYC and Advanced Design on June 8th for a brunch-and-meet where our speakers Krystal Persaud, Janella Vargas, McKay Nilson, and Fiena Wu will speak to their personal journeys and individual experiences navigating through New York as designers. This event is free and open to the public.

IDSA CHI: Object Society’s 10th Anniversary Exhibition

Join IDSA Chicago and the Chicago-based design group Object Society for their 10th anniversary exhibition which will kick off on Monday, June 10, 2019. The opening party is from from 5:30PM – 10PM, right after NeoCon! You’ll find over 20 local designers and makers at this show along with a sure to be riveting panel discussion, refreshments, food, & good […]

IDSA NYC: Perspectives – Origins of Industrial Design in NYC

Join us for a conversation remembering the heyday of New York ID…. when Dreyfuss, Loewy, Teague, Nelson, Lippincott, JCPenny, Knoll and others were writing some the first chapters in the history of American design. In a loose, salon-style discussion we’ll share memories and stories from NYC’s ID past featuring NYC icons: Carl Gustav MagnussonCarl worked with […]

IDSA ATL: Transport ATL

Did you know Atlanta is home to a burgeoning electric bicycle company? Join BigBang, IDSA Atlanta, and Edison Electric Bike Co. for an evening of bike-talk and entrepreneurship. Ryan Hersh, founder of Edison Bicycles, will present his journey from vision maker to business creator through electric bicycle design. He’ll share the design process of the […]

IDSA SF: Designing a Fidget

Take action during SFdesignweek by participating in an industrial design workshop with practicing professionals and students to solve a community design problem within 8 hours! Utilize the design process to ideate, prototype and test solutions that will be judged by an esteemed panel of Bay Area judges. As a professional, you dedicate a day of […]

IDSA ATL: Y’allywood – Design at the movies

Ready for this summer’s design blockbuster? IDSA Atlanta is hosting “Y’allywood: Design in the Movies”, a celebration of the role design plays in film. This event will explore the world of propmaking in the Atlanta film scene, and end with a talk from Tim Effler on his work on the first Jurassic Park and Star […]

IDSA FL: Virtual Brown Bag with David Kusama

David Kusma will be our presenter for the August 15, 2019 Brown Bag Virtual Luncheon – Tupperware in Space. Tupperware’s partnership with NASA is developing an advanced plant growing system for zero gravity. Version 1.0 was launched to ISS in 2018, version 2.0 launched earlier this year, and 3.0 is expected to launch beginning of next year. […]

IDSA KC: 2019 Summer Party

Join IDSA KC for some summertime fun – there will be food, drinks, games, and of course, the pool will be open! Please RSVP to Dan Hamilton if you can make it – guests also welcome! Note: We’ll have food and some drinks/mixers available, but revelers are encouraged to bring something for themselves or to share. 9820 W […]

IDSA ATL: Designers Against Humanity

On Tuesday, September 10th, IDSA Atlanta and OpenIDEO Atlanta Chapter are working together to bring you Designers Against Humanity. Come join us as we play a new, custom rendition of Cards Against Humanity and bond over humor and the design world. This event will be held in Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Georgia Tech […]

IDSA SF: Nest – A Design Journey From Founding to Acquisition

The Nest Thermostat set a new standard for design in the smart home and reset the paradigm for how technology serves us. Understanding of real needs and habits merged with the potential of technology yielded groundbreaking products with a higher bar for aesthetics and function. Join us at Bould Design, the studio responsible for the […]

IDSA SF: Identity & Identification

Identity is a social currency that keeps evolving. Old distinctions, categories and mindsets are no longer relevant today. We project our humanity on everything around us – people, environment, object – by reflecting on how we identify ourselves to be meaningful humans and creatives. Join IDSA & Samsung in a salon discussion led by the […]

IDSA ATL: Making + Manufacturing

IDSA ATL is teaming up with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers to show you a glimpse of the Atlanta maker community. If you’re curious about the manufacturing industry, join us on Thursday, October 3rd for a night of networking and get a tour of Decatur Makers! Curious about the manufacturing industry? Join SME and IDSA Atlanta […]

IDSA NL: Milwaukee Tour De Biergarten Cycling Event

Join us for a one of a kind Northern Lakes IDSA chapter event, to enjoy one of Milwaukee's best Biergartens! Bring you friends, family, and anyone interested in design. This event is open to all that want to join! OCTOBER 5TH• 2:00pm - The Bavarian Bierhaus , raffle drawing and prize give away to follow […]

IDSA CLE: Rams Screening & Discussion

Come to Cleveland Institute of Art's Peter B. Lewis (PBL) Auditorium for a special screening of "Rams." The film will begin at approximately 7:00 pm, but be sure to arrive early for appetizers, beverages, and networking with the design community. After the screening, stick around for a Q&A discussion with four Greater Cleveland based designers: […]

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IDSA BOS: Managing and Leading Design Strategies: A Workshop With Grow USA

Design strategy is the mother of all design management & leadership activities. A design strategy is a high-level plan to achieve design goals within a certain business context. It is certainly not created in isolation: it helps to achieve overarching business goals, it helps to align peer strategies and – most importantly – it helps […]

IDSA DFW: True User Experience

Innovation today is more complicated than ever. And the future is not to focus on just one of these segments alone. Brian Roderman, FIDSA brings together and communicates the collection of these segments in a simple way to construct, use, and understand the True User Experience  

IDSA FL: SHINE Mural Festival

SHINE is an art project that illuminates the power of art in public spaces. Join the IDSA Florida (no called Miami) Chapter for an artwork through downtown St. Petersburg.

IDSA COL: Taboo Schmaboo 2.0

Let's break down social stigmas, and celebrate our creative voices together. Warning: this event is far from a boring conference. 9:30 Community + Coffee 10:00 Artist Reading and Kick-off 10:20 Queer Outside the Norm 11:30 Beauty from the Inside Out 12:00 Lunch Break + Marketplace + Raffle 1:00 Learning Through Play 2:00 Keynote 2:45 Closing […]

IDSA SYR: User Interface Design for Portable VR Training Devices

IDSA Central New York (Syracuse) and WNY HFES are joining forces to bring you the 2019 Fall Meeting focused on user interface design considerations for portable VR training devices. 6:00pm - Dinner*, Introductions & Networking 6:30pm - Programming starts * Sandwiches, salad, chips, cookies and drinks will be provided; $5 suggested donation for non-members Venue […]

IDSA LVL: Lexmark Design Studio Tour

The Lexmark design team is opening their design studio doors for a behind the scenes tour and discussion of how they develop their innovative and connected products. Besides seeing some great ID/UX work, you'll learn tips on how to work with an international design team, see what's on the horizon from their new tech development […]

IDSA MI: Sketch Battle Royale 2019

Calling all creatives! Sketch Battle Royale is a survival game where players sketch, prototype and sculpt against each other in player versus player combat to be the last one standing. Put your creativity to the test in ten, 3 to 5 minute rounds using different topics and mediums all culminating into first, second and third place winners. […]

IDSA CHI: 2019 Holiday Soiree

We have gathered the design community in Chicago to bring you a collective Holiday Soiree! Thanks to our friends at Advanced Design, Women in Industrial Design, TEAMS Design, SPE Chicago, iD Additives, Techmer PM, and Glenn Beall Plastics, we bring you the IDSA Chicago Holiday Soiree! We’ll have some delicious pastries, good food, fabulous drinks, fancy […]

Event Series IDSA ATL – January Brew Crew

IDSA ATL – January Brew Crew

Once a month we will be meeting at a local brewery after work to discuss a design topic. For January, we are kicking off 2020 by playing Edison Deck: A Tool for Everyday Ideas. Edison Deck cards train your brain to think beyond the obvious helping you make the new connections that lead to innovative […]

IDSA SEA: Happy Hour (Jan 2020)

Thursday // January 16 // 6-9pm // Optimism Brewing Come by after work this Thursday to mix and mingle with your design peers in the Seattle area. No cover, no […]

IDSA NL: MIAD 4th Annual Red Marker Event

Formerly known as Portfolio Review Night, the Red Marker Event is a night dedicated to getting valuable feedback on portfolio and presentation skills by peers, professors, and professionals. During the […]

IDSA CNY: Gary Hustwit at RIT

At RIT Gary Hustwit will be speaking about his work as a documentary filmmaker and his appearance will highlight the first public exhibit of his photographic record of a day […]

IDSA COL: 2020 OSU SMA Selection Night

Come support and watch the students present their work for Round 1 of the IDSA Student Merit Awards. Who will earn the chance to represent their school in Round 2?

IDSA ATL: Spectrum of Futures

Partnered event with Speculative Futures and Art in Tech! How do you think about the future? Do you approach it as an artist, a technologist, a designer, a futurist or […]

IDSA BOS: Happy Hour & 2020 Design Kickoff

Join Tactile and IDSA Boston at Central Warf Co. on Thursday, Feb 27th for quality conversation, top-notch drinks, and great company! Our goal for the 2020 year is to provide […]

IDSA SYR: Future of Design

Join IDSA CNY (Syracuse) and Lorraine Justice, PhD, FIDSA, an internationally known designer, speaker, and author discuss her new book. Justice specializes in helping leaders and teams responsible for complex […]

IDSA NL: Celebrate National ID Day 2020

On National Industrial Design Day, join the IDSA Northern Lakes chapter for a casual Design Networking event in Milwaukee. Thursday, March 5, 2020, 5-7pmLakefront Brewery872 N Commerce StMilwaukee, WI 53212

IDSA ATX: IDSA UT Student Chapter Kick Off

On the evening of March 5, the IDSA-Austin professional chapter will join students at the UT School of Design and Creative Technologies for the first official meeting of the IDSA […]

IDSA SF: Celebrate National ID Day 2020

The Bay Area design community is invited to join the IDSA San Francisco chapter on March 5 celebrate National Industrial Design Day. RSVP is requested. Thursday, March 5, 20206-8pmHazel Southern Bar and Kitchen […]

IDSA DEN: Celebrate National ID Day 2020

The IDSA Rocky Mountain chapter invites industrial design students at Metro State University to learn from and talk with professional industrial designers on March 5, 2020 (National Industrial Design Day). Colorado designers are also invited to […]

IDSA CHI: Coaster Break: 2020 National ID Day

Join the IDSA Chicago chapter for a “Coaster Break” at Revolution Brewing’s Brewery + Taproom on National Industrial Design Day! Food will be provided. Thursday, March 5, 6-9pmRevolution Brewery + Taproom3340 Kedzie AveChicago, […]

IDSA PDX: Celebrate National ID Day 2020

Join IDSA Oregon (Portland) chapter officers Michael DiTullo, Alex Xu and Samuel Ach at the first IDSA Oregon Happy Hour of the year! Come to hang out, talk shop, and swap stories. The chapter team is looking forward […]

IDSA SYR: User Experience Design at Xerox

If you are interested in the latest on how a large local business enterprise is applying user experience design in their work, please join us for our joint IDSA CNY […]

IDSA PHI: 2020 Kick off

This year IDSA Philly is taking a new direction that emphasizes the design professional. If you are a designer / engineer who works on products in the Philadelphia area, join […]

IDSA NL: Ventilator Design Review

Engineers, manufacturers, and designers discuss their experiences working on the Ventilator Design Review project. Recorded on April 1, 2020 https://vimeo.com/showcase/8667079/video/575907292