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?
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?
Have y'all been to Halfway Crooks Brewery in Summerhill yet?? For February, we are discussing the question "What is Futurism?" and how we can use Futurism to improve our design processes. At this event, learn more about our partnered event with Speculative Futures Atlanta later in February!!
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 with Massimo and Lella Vignelli. February 4Lecture | 4:45pmLocation | University Gallery Hustwit will be speaking about his work as a documentary filmmaker, encompassing his films […]
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 evening, groups will roam the gallery space, giving you the opportunity to present your projects. They are then free to critique + write directly on […]
Designers can access FREE REGISTRATION with the code INDUSTRY20. Currently, one of the most under-appreciated aspects of the creative process is found in the basic human condition, Emotional Intelligence (EQ). There are many people who go through the normal process of childhood all the way through adulthood, yet rarely take the time to look at […]
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 members are invitted to IDL's Portland studio opening and houseparty.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Denver Does Design will host the Young Industry Professional (YIP) Awards on Wednesday, October 2. This inaugural event will focus on the work and accomplishments of students and young professionals […]
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 […]
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 […]
IDSA’s Executive Director, Chris Livaudais, took some time during IDC 2019 in Chicago to provide an update to membership on the state of the Society. We use this annual opportunity […]
International Design Conference (IDC) 2019 - August 21-23, 2019 - Chicago, IL
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Speakers include Betsy Goodrich, FIDSA and Jordan Nollman, IDSA. Innovation is disruptive. The kind of investment you need to review, build and rebuild can be monumental depending on the stakeholders involved. If you’re leading innovation, you have to change a point of view, and there will certainly be resistance. That said, everyone wants a piece […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
This year’s theme, The Next Generation, considers that the college class of 2019 is the first to be almost completely Gen Z, and will be hitting the workforce in a few short months. Meanwhile, design in society has been rapidly evolving – from the institution of executive designers in major corporations, to explosively popular design documentaries on Netflix. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
