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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The “Not Your Company Holiday Party” is a collaborative all-design-community holiday party hosted by IDSA, AIGA, Creative Mornings, and Seattle Creative League.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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
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.
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, […]
International Design Conference 2018 (IDC) New Orleans, LA - Sept 19-22, 2018
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Advanced Design Sketching team is back with SQ1CON 2018! Passes for #SQ1CON2018 are now live! Go to their website (advdessketch.com) – to buy your student or professional pass now before they’re sold out! They have Creative Session as the keynote speaker, along with Reid Schlegel, Spencer Nugent, James Connors, Nick Baker, Jeff Smith, Paul Sohi, Anne […]
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” […]
This kickoff event will feature a talk with Steelcase Principal Designer, Joey Zeledon, and IDSA Chicago's very own, Rotimi Solola.
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 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, […]
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!
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 […]
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 and innovation in industry. The evening will consist of a series of speakers, a panel discussion, and breakout sessions. Those in attendance include: IDSA members, […]
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 and housewares to personal computers and outdoor equipment, all of which has rich design roots in Silicon Valley. At this event we will have conversations […]
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 by Patrick Thrailkill from Blokx Design. Reviews will be conducted by Industrial Design professionals from the Boston Area. The portfolio reviews will be organized on […]
Converge is focused on the intersection of design and society. Topics covered include: design thinking, the future roles of designers, and the intersection s of design with psychology, feminism, and sustainability. WHERE:MatchBOX Coworking Studio17 S 16th StreetLafayette, IN 47901View Map
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 used to steer the design process or articulate a vision to clients, good storytelling simply brings ideas to life. Join us as we learn how […]
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 month where student and professional members of the IDSA Chicago community gather to network, sketch on coasters and have a good time! Please join us […]
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 at Design Concepts and lunch will be provided.
On Friday, January 19 IDSA-CAR will be meeting at and touring Laut Design in Raleigh from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
IDSA-CLT will be meeting in Charlotte Thursday, January 18 from 5:30pm-8:00pm. The meet up will be taking place at HOPPIN’ for some networking and reconnecting as we kick off 2018.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 at IDSA:KY and FirstBuild as we partner up for our first ever “Make&Bake” session, where you’ll get to learn some cool new skills on advanced […]
Team up with designers, lawyers, policy & waste experts, technologists, and entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions to reduce waste through reuse. For complete information, visit www.hacktrash.nyc. Schedule* Friday, October 27 (6p - 9:30p) Reception with food and refreshments courtesy of Ancolie Opening remarks Keynote address by Deputy Sanitation Commissioner Bridget Anderson Team Up Break until […]
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 and how brand languages can be applied across multiple design disciplines. We’ll hear presentations on creating brand languages from 3 different disciplines and get a […]
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 professional life, do you play the role of the soulless mercenary or the committed zealot? Join us on Wednesday, October 25th to participate in an […]
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 basic tools provided, but feel free to bring your own tools too! The winner will take home a $100 Amazon gift card. To register for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is hosting National Design Week 2017 from Oct. 14 to 22 with a series of free programs for all ages, led and inspired by National Design Award winners. Read more about the 2017 winners. See the week's events in Design Across America. Launched in 2006, National Design Week, led by Cooper Hewitt's award-winning Education Department, […]
In the spirit of advocating for design education, the students of ADS felt they needed to further their mission and make their voices heard nationwide by organizing a conference specifically focused on design sketching. The planning committee, composed of seven Industrial Design students chose to call this conference Square 1 – a phrase that means […]
Join IDSA Philadelphia and AIA Philadelphia for an afternoon discussion of the historic, current, and future Intersections between Industrial Design and Architecture. Our moderated panel includes representatives from internationally recognized […]
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 […]
Meet IDSA MIAD Student Council members, Advanced Design Sketching representatives, participate in workshops, and hear about upcoming plans…
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
International Design Conference 2017 (IDC) - August 16-18, 2017 - Atlanta, GA
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 at 7. Attendees receive 2 drink tickets with admission. $5 admission fee for non-members.This year we are pleased to welcome D3 Technologies and Saris as […]
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 electronic products that users want to master without opening a manual. I’m an Industrial Designer – I make things look so cool you want them, […]
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 a World Monuments Watch Site. It is one of the few 20th century modern homes open to the public in New York State. Dragon Rock, […]
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 of the design community in IN and walk us through their process, show past examples, and give us a behind the scenes look at current […]
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 startup creatives in a variety of disciplines; some of which utilize ID in their work. 1417 Commerce Ave A, Indianapolis, IN 46201
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 a multidisciplinary group of new friends, you’ll get hands-on experience in a unique mix of activities related to industrial design. We’ll help you get your […]
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 diverse & distinguished panel of experts. From toothbrushes to taxi hailing apps and smart phones to healthcare services, ‘design’ touches every aspect of our lives […]
