We're bringing together the vibrant local design community at Xaco Taco in Providence on March 5 at 6 pm for a National Industrial Design Day Celebration. Please extend this invitation […]
Celebrate National Industrial Design Day with IDSA Syracuse! Join us for a Happy Hour Event on March 5th from 5-6pm at Wolff's Biergarten at 106 Montgomery St, in Syracuse, NY […]
We are excited to have Lindsey Maxwell provide a talk about her experience with relationships throughout her design career. This talk will be on Friday, January 19th from 3 - […]
Join us for an in-person Masterclass where expert Deana McDonagh dives deep into how to create inclusive designs that empower. Join IDSA's Chicago Chapter for an exciting event featuring speaker […]
FORMATION OPEN STUDIO! The IDSA Transportation Section is pleased to present Formation Open Studio .Please join Formation Design Group, Twisthink, Audality, and IDSA Atlanta for an evening of networking and […]
Curious about the role of industrial design in the medical industry? Want to understand how a small design department can successfully advocate for design in a large corporation? Join us […]
Why You Need to Embrace Your Inner Design Entrepreneur! Many industrial/product designers often ponder the possibility of becoming entrepreneurs and monetizing their talents. They wonder, "Can I truly be an […]
We love creating products, but they all end up somewhere. Join us to learn how to create better end of life outcomes for your designs.
As industrial designers, we all hope to be environmentally conscious with what we put into the world. A big part of that is considering what will happen at the end […]
Grow is proud to partner with IDSA to offer an exclusive intensive training program to the design community. This is the 3rd consecutive annual Bootcamp with a growing community of esteemed empowered alumni. This intensive interactive 6-week training program will help you build the competencies (knowledge, skills, and attitude) in 5 key subject areas to […]
Every September, partners across Detroit—from emerging studios to established companies and educational institutions—come together to show off their latest works and ideas. These cross-disciplinary events take place in all corners […]
In this reoccurring series, we will hear from leading professionals who will share stories of their design journey, the challenges they have encountered and overcome, how they have managed to […]
International Design Conference 2023 (IDC) - August 23-25, 2023 - New York City, NY
Sustainability is a topic of evergrowing importance, and, as designers, it is important to learn how we can design products to better fit within the existing recycling infrastructure. Join us […]
This is your chance to help chart the chapter’s future and ensure it grows into a thriving platform for designers like yourself to expand your professional network, exchange ideas, inspire […]
We're having a picnic! On Saturday, July 29 IDSA Cleveland will be converging on the Sycamore Shelter in Rocky River Reservation for a day of food, fun, and games. This […]
An interactive workshop with Switch Innovation Lab on how to more effectively engage with your colleagues and all the stakeholders of your projets, and how this can help you break […]
Junior Show celebrating the work by students from University of Washington and Western Washington university.
Join us for an engaging session on the transformative power of 3D Printing, also know as Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM). - Explore the past, present, and future of DFAM […]
IDSA PDX and play&co have partnered to present a series of industrial design REPORTS for IN-PERSON EVENTS IN 2023. this first OF THREE eventS, 'business as usual', will BE PRESENTED […]
We are celebrating the close of the Cleveland Institute of Art's annual spring Show, which features work from Its ID students. It is an opportunity for us to congratulate them […]
This event showcases the capstone projects from graduating students and is a great opportunity to see the very best of upcoming young design talent all in one place. Join us […]
IDSA NYC Chapter is excited to invite you to the first IDSA NYC Woman In Design Event (since 1965), a panel discussion and networking event with a group of amazing […]
Come support Senior Industrial Design Students of CCAD, OSU, and ICC as they showcase their work in Round 1 of the Student Merit Awards! Senior Industrial Design Students from the […]
In the United States, design patents have become considerably stronger since the 2008 Supreme Court decision Egyptian Goddess. Yet many clients and ID professionals aren't aware of what changed in […]
IDSA NYC Chapter is excited to bring to you a riveting conversation with James Howard, to honor, recognize, and explore his incredible career in the industrial design field. As we kick-off our events for 2023, and celebrate Black History Month, the event will open with a trailer of James’ movie, ‘The Gathering’, which highlights the […]
Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. to catch up on all things design. Sign up to get monthly invites if you’re not already!
Enjoy the recording of this event. How can we create conditions for design innovation in Canada? IDSA-Toronto chapter has invited leading design experts to participate in a 90-minute roundtable to examine the trends they see and examine the conditions that lead to design innovation in Canada. Each panelist will begin with a Pecha Kucha style slideshow […]
We are bringing 'Santa's Workshop' Back to SMU's DIG (Deason Innovation Gym) Lab! For those who experienced this last year with us, you know how much fun it was. We received tons of requests to bring this event back, so it's happening! This year we are making it even more fun by collaborating with the […]
It is almost that time of year, and we are bringing 'Santa's Workshop' Back to SMU's DIG (Deason Innovation Gym) Lab! For those who experienced this last year with us, you know how much fun it was. We received tons of requests to bring this event back, so it's happening! This year we are making […]
IDSA HTX will be celebrating the holidays in place of our First Thursdays December! Join us for a fun get together at McIntyre's Downtown on Thursday, Dec. 15th at 6:00 PM. Have some snacks and first drinks on us! The venue also usually has food trucks, hope to see y’all there 🎉
To celebrate the end of 2022, and to toast an even more amazing 2023, please join us at Haymaker, in mid-town Austin (just east of UT campus and 35), on December 15th at 6:30pm. IDSA is partnering with the Last Thursday meetup, and will be hosting the evening. Yep, that means the first few drinks […]
A presentation and discussion on product development methodologies that help merge physical and digital product experiences in healthcare. Design in Healthcare: Merging Physical and Digital Experiences from IDSA on […]
This December we're having a sketching happy hour with a holiday twist. Grab a drink and enjoy some great complimentary food at the Boss Dog while we enjoy a bit of networking and conversation. We'll be doing some fun and casual sketching based on prompts we select that night, with prizes for a crowd favorite […]
Join IDSA RDU and the NC State IDSA Student Chapter for our last First Thursday of the year with projects, portfolios, shop talk, networking, hot chocolate, and holiday cheer. Students will have their work on display in the studios and their portfolios available for review. Also, we are excited to announce that members of the […]
The Holiday Gala 2022 is generously sponsored by LIXIL(Hydrific + LIXIL Global Design). Two years later, the IDSA NYC Holiday Gala is finally BACK! Please join us in celebrating 2023 while we look forward to the year to come! Let’s get together and enjoy the food and drink with our hosts at Hydrific. And, have […]
IDSA Blurred Lines 3.0 | Industrial Design & Emerging Technology From integrating AI tools like Midjourney into ID practice to designing immersive spaces and products in Gravity sketch, designers are taking advantage of new tools and software to augment their skillsets. Join us as we explore the tools of the designer at the cutting edge […]
John Skabardonis will guide participants through an interactive session, exploring some of the latest functional integration technologies: The cool electronics we love have traditionally been made possible by electromechanical components […]
Building social infrastructure is a noble call to action; it offers both a vision and a call to practical implementation. The role that Design and Designers play in this has become increasingly more explicit (or co-opted) depending upon the sector, industry or system. More and more, Designers are being asked to participate and contribute to […]
Join us for happy hour at The Market At Malcolm Yards 501 30th Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN 55414
Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Urban South HTX to catch up on all things design. Sign up to get monthly invites if you’re not already!
Lenovo will be hosting a Studio Tour at their Morrisville campus. All student and professionals are welcome to attend. The event is free, but we're using Eventbrite to get a head count. Looking forward to seeing you there! Preliminary Schedule: 4:30-5:00 | Welcome and remarks from Brian Leonard, VP of Design in the Design Gallery […]
The ID Technique Deep Dive 2022 is built for industrial designers to upskill and explore the fascinating stages of the ID process where ideas come to life through drawings, renderings, and modeling.
Interested in seeing the LINK studio and having your portfolio reviewed? The talented team at LINK will give us a tour followed by portfolio reviews with professionals. When: Thursday October 27th, 2022 @ 7pm. Where: Link PD 970 Yuma Street Suite 170 Denver, CO
Gabriela Diego & Craig Mellot discuss how play influences the design process of a team that develops innovative playground environments. Recorded October 11, 2022. The Power of Play: Inside a playful studio from IDSA on Vimeo.
As an alumnus of the class of 2012 from the UHID, Rick Salinas has become a professional automotive designer and entrepreneur with 10 years of experience in developing a wide range of vehicles from high-end supercars to EVs and Air taxis. Specifically, he has worked at the Lamborghini design center, SERES EV, KITTYHAWK Inc., and […]
Cars are meticulously crafted before they go out into the world and take on a meaning all their own. Join us as we bring together designers and car enthusiasts alike to appreciate all types of cars. Have a car you’d like to bring? Even better! We will be accepting the first 50 cars that sign […]
Ever wondered how all those pigments, colors, and coatings you specify are made? Join us for a tour of the labs at Sherwin-Williams Industrial Coatings HQ to find out! We'll learn about liquid and powder coatings, polymer & resin colorants, how they're used, and see the testing and analytics the chemists use to ensure accurate, […]
Many of you will have now seen in the design news how text-prompted AI-generated imagery is making the rounds, giving designers potentially a new tool in idea-generation. This has the potential to provide new seeds of inspiration but also comes with a new set of challenges and implications. With all this new technology, and traditional methods […]
Join us Thursday, September 15th at 6:00pm for a happy hour in celebration of IDC 2022. Let's further the discussion and talk about any interesting findings from this year's IDSA International Design Conference. Appetizers will be on us! We will be meeting at Southern Tier Brewing Cleveland, located at 811 E Prospect Ave. in Cleveland, OH. Parking […]
These honors are presented in recognition of significant contribution to the Industrial Designers Society of America or the industrial design profession, excellence in academic advancement, or personal achievement. Presented by IDSA Board of Directors At-Large Awards Director, ClayVon Lowe, IDSA on September 14, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. https://vimeo.com/612897816
On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, IDSA’s Executive Director presented the annual membership meeting and year in review. During this session, Chris Livaudais, IDSA provided a look back on our 2021 performance as well as updates on how the association has been navigating its exit from the COVID-19 pandemic. This annual event is an important moment to share information with IDSA membership in a […]
IDSA-Toronto chapter has partnered with APMA, Autodesk, Meta and Pininfarina in this year's Project Arrow student design competition and welcomes Colin as he discusses past entries and the theme for the 2023 competition. Background: In 2020, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) of Canada launched the first, original, full-build zero-emission concept vehicle named Project Arrow. […]
The Gold, Silver, and Bronze IDEA 2022 winners are announced at this live, in-person ceremony in Seattle, Washington. IDEA 2022 Ceremony from IDSA on Vimeo.
International Design Conference (IDC) 2022 - September 12-14, 2022 - Seattle, WA
Thursday, September 8, 2022 to tour and learn about the East End Maker Hub and TXRX Labs in Houston.
Please join us for an inspiring evening of Social Responsibility and Sustainability Presentations with IDSA Denver and The Denver Botanical Gardens. Experts will be presenting exciting case studies and inspiring processes and afterwards you will be able to ask the panelists questions.
Enjoy the recording of this event. This panel discussion will highlight the design education barriers faced by students with disabilities, and the ways which the industrial design community can help […]
IDSA Seattle's lakeside summer social for designers and design professionals to network and learn more about IDSA.
Come join us for this monthly event! This is a chance for all of us to hang out, discuss various design topics while sketching whatever!
Ever wondered what it takes to design a truly sustainable product? Is it even possible? Micaela will share a case study on designing 'the most eco-conscious water bottle to ever exist' plus eight guiding principles learned along the way. Micaela McCabe is a Chicago-based industrial designer with nine years of experience in the commercial housewares […]
Thursday, August 11, 2022 to catch up on all things design. Sign up to get monthly invites if you’re not already!
The IDSA + Grow Design Leadership Bootcamp is intended to help you prepare for your future as a design leader and equip you with the necessary knowledge to accelerate your professional growth. Classes start on August 1, 2022 and conclude on September 8, 2022.
We'll start with a tour of Blu Dot furniture's design studios at 4, then head next door to Bauhaus Brew Labs at 5 for libations and socializations!
Author and curator Vicki Matranga has researched Chicago’s design history since the 1990s. Get introduced to designers who served clients in consumer, commercial and industrial markets during 1920-1970. Early Chicago designers, some with little formal education but with entrepreneurial ambition, created products that solved problems of their times. Their work can inspire and influence you […]
Come join us for a cross chapter event and a long overdue in-person happy hour with University of Houston Industrial Design students and professors. Students are eager to learn any tips and tricks from all who are willing to share! Drinks and pizza will be provided!
When management of people, process and content constantly knocks on your door, It's sometimes hard to implement improvements. Taking snapshots of the status quo of your design function and picking […]
Thursday, July 7, 2022 to catch up on all things design. Sign up to get monthly invites if you’re not already!
IDSA and AIGA are joining forces with the monthly AAF and Ad2 recurring series, hosted at different locations every third/last Thursday of the month. Grab a drink or a bite and meet some old friends and new faces in the local ad community!
For many people, our current era, Industry 4.0, is the fourth Industrial Revolution. This is focused on the joining of technologies like artificial intelligence, gene editing, and advanced robotics which blur the lines between the physical, digital, and biological worlds. Join us on Zoom at noon on 6/29 to discuss our changing times with other […]
Safe Spaces - A sketching event coinciding with Pride month. Designers are encouraged to gather at Easy Tiger (north location) to sketch and discuss what the idea of a "safe space" is not just in terms of LGBTQ+ but maybe society as a whole, and how we can create products within a space that unifies […]
You may know that Earl Bakken worked on pacemakers and founded Medtronic, but did you know he also collected vibrators and questionable weight-loss devices? Join us for a private tour of the Bakken Museum’s collection of antique medical instruments and some quackery, too! Afterward, we’ll head over to nearby Steel Toe Brewing.
Dr. Bilton will share examples of projects and designs by CGEN students that have led to positive impact in communities in the Global South. Design is often conducted in the developed world for the top of the income pyramid. However, more than half of the world’s population earns less than $10 per day, posing unique design […]
Kristi Bartlett is the director of product development at ZIBRIO, the Balance Company, where she designs products for fall prevention in aging. She became interested in design for healthcare after her experiences caring for a family member with medical needs opened her eyes to the lack of consideration for patients and home users in medical […]
Friday, June 3, 2022 to catch up on all things design. Sign up to get monthly invites if you’re not already!
DesignWisconsin is a 2-day Wisconsin-centric Industrial Design event with several companies displaying their latest and proudest works in a mini-tradeshow format. It is a little known secret that Wisconsin is a hub for product innovation - our mission with this event is to showcase and celebrate prominent Wisconsin-based Industrial Design teams and their work. We […]
The Industrial Designer’s Society of America (IDSA) is thrilled to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of NYCXDesign by honoring the diversity within the industrial design field with IDSA Communities! IDSA Communities are […]
Come meet and mingle with folks from New York's hardware and design community at an event hosted by Women Who Hardware and IDSA NYC Chapter, during NYCxDesign Week 2022. The event features show-and-tell presentations and brief stand-ups by community members, highlighting their work, including organizations, companies, and community groups. We will also be celebrating the […]
Join us for an immersive conversation on Designing for Wellbeing with Karim Rashid and James Krause. Learn more about the process and differentiating elements of designing for the luxury segment to secure unique experiences. Moderated by Emily R. Pellerin, and hosted by Technogym.
Join us for a panel discussion, networking and refreshments as we explore designers' role in creating a sustainable and circular future.
The acclaimed industrial designer shares design insights on iconic products on display at SoHo Design District member showrooms. The tour will make 5 stops and close with a celebratory toast at the final location. In collaboration with Lasvit, Tom Dixon, Artemide, Original BTC, Poggenphol.
IDSA Chicago Chapter and the Housewares Section for panel of leaders in housewares design critiques the innovation (and lack thereof) in the industry. Enjoy the recording: https://vimeo.com/710895342
Sid Raddalgoda will discuss the diversity of his career: from working with top caliber athletes at Olympic games to people working from home offices. Sid has been a physiotherapist for […]
Join IDSA RDU for our next First Thursday on May 5th. Tour the new Design Center and celebrate the amazing accomplishments of NC State’s Industrial Design Class of 2022 who […]
Come out and join us at Easy Tiger North on #maythe4th for this year’s #starwarsdesign sketching! And if you can’t make it out be sure to tag us and use the hashtag #maythe4thsketchchallenge
What is Your Food Waste Solution? A new World Wildlife Fund report estimates U.S. school food waste totals 530,000 tons per year and costs as much as $9.7 million a day […]
In an era of transformation, humanity is facing extreme weather conditions, climate change, aging issues, and other complex and systemic challenges. How do designers equip themselves by learning new knowledge […]
For those of you who may not have heard of Figma: Figma is web-based a vector graphics editor and prototyping tool for macOS and Windows. Using Figma, a design lead […]
BOA is opening up their impressive studio for a tour and a presentation. Please join us for an inspiring evening with the BOA Team. All designers and significant others welcome. […]
For those of you who may not have heard of Figma: Figma is web-based a vector graphics editor and prototyping tool for macOS and Windows. Using Figma, a design lead […]
Join us Wednesday at 6pm for a Happy Hour in celebration of the Cleveland Institute of Art's Spring Design Show! It's finally time to sit back and enjoy the show, […]
We will be meeting Monica Welcker, a senior product designer at Big Agnes, to talk about her interest in outdoor gear and transitioning from a typical industrial design degree program […]
Come join us at Halcyon Brewing to celebrate the launch of Women in Design Seattle, the newly established section of IDSA's Western District. We're organizing a Happy Hour to introduce […]
A veteran international car designer, artist & educator, Joe shares highlights from his 39-year journey in transportation design. Arguably the most significant consumer product of the 20th century, the automobile faces […]
Thursday, April 7, 2022 to catch up on all things design. Sign up to get monthly invites if you’re not already! The Cheesecake Factory 600 Memorial City Way Houston, TX […]
Talk design, projects, careers, goals, war stories... Students can bring 1-page teasers of their portfolios with their "elevator pitch" to try out on professionals and get feedback. Please register so […]
In this panel discussion, we will explore new frontiers of belonging: what are some barriers we are seeing + how might we break those down? Can we design more inclusive […]
In this reoccurring series, we will hear from leading professionals who will share stories of their design journey, the challenges they have encountered and overcome, how they have managed to […]
Julia is an entrepreneur, designer, healthcare executive, board member and a young woman living with a rare medical condition. She is the Founder, President, and Chief Strategy Officer of SOLUtion […]
Come join us for our very first in-person mixer event here in San Pedro Square in Downtown San Jose!
We’ll be doing 2 days of Austin design firm tours. Day 2 will be March 15th. Show up at the studios to join us. 1:00 PM Propulsion 2:30 PM Mixer […]
We’ll be doing 2 days of Austin design firm tours. Day 1 will be Monday, March 14th. Show up at the studios to join us. 10:00 AM Argo 12:30 PM […]
Join us on Thursday, March 10th in the Draught House Pub's great outdoor beer garden, to talk about the profession of Industrial Design and share some of the books and […]
