Industrial Designers Society of America

IDSA Kalamazoo Mixer & Trivia
2024-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)

IDSA CLE Happy Hour
2024-02-06 18:00 (America/New_York)

IDSA Boston Designers Ice Skating Meetup
2024-02-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)

IDSA TOR: Industrial Design in Canada; an economic amble with John Arnott
2024-01-24 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)

WID NYC Speaker Event: Lindsey Maxwell
2024-01-19 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
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 – 4:30 PM EST (Q&A portion at the end) and open to the entire design community (including allies). We will be working with our other WID chapters to promote the event.

ASU Design and the Arts
2024-01-19 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)

How do I ensure my product design will scale to production smoothly?
2023-12-15 18:00 - 19:15 (America/New_York)

IDSA ATX End of year event, a collab with the Last Thursday crew
2023-12-14 18:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York)

Education Symposium PA Designers Crash Course in Ableism by Deborah Lalush
2023-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

Loft x IDSA Boston Chapter Winter Meetup
2023-12-12 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)

IDSA NYC Chapter Annual holiday gala
2023-12-07 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)

IDSA Chicago's Masterclass: Designing for Disabilities
2023-11-18 10:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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 and master class runner Deana McDonagh as she explores the world of inclusive and empathic design. The event consists of a talk (learn) and Q&A session followed by an interactive and experiential workshop (try) that will support your future design approach (apply). Don’t miss this transformative experience in inclusive design and networking. As part of completing the masterclass, you’ll get a LinkedIn certification!
Deana McDonagh Ph.D is Professor (Industrial Design) in the School of Art and Design at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and founder of the (dis)Ability Design Studio at the Beckman Institute of Advanced Science and Technology. She is a Health Innovation Professor at the Carle Illinois School of Medicine and is bringing empathic modelling into the training of medical students to experience disability from a person perspective. As an Empathic Design Research Strategist who focuses on enhancing the quality of life for all through more intuitive and meaningful products, leading to emotional sustainability. She concentrates on the emotional user-product relationships and how empathy can bring the designer closer to users’ authentic needs, ensuring both functional and emotional needs are met by products.
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Formation Open Studio
2023-11-09 18:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
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 a special presentation by Joyce Tan of Airbus.
Joyce Tan, Head of Research & Technology at Airbus Americas, will be speaking about sustainability and sharing Airbus’s future vision for sustainable, efficient, and safe air travel. Formation will highlight our development process while showcasing VR-based mock-ups, and recently completed programs. Food and drinks will be provided! This event is free of charge.
When Thursday, November 9th from 6:30pm – 11:00pm
Where Formation Design Group 1263 Barnes Street Atlanta, GA 30318
Parking is tight! Street parking is available, but please carpool, rideshare or cycle if you can, Additional paid parking is available at Atlantic Station, a short walk from Formation’s studio.
About Joyce Tan
Head of Research & Technology – Airbus Americas Inc. – Engineering
Joyce holds a master’s degree in industrial engineering from Delft Technical University and an MBA in Technology Management from Open University. As Head of Research & Technology at Airbus Americas, her expertise spans aerospace technology with a focus on sustainability, cabin applications, and aircraft manufacturing.
With over 25 years of global experience with Aircraft OEMs, she excels in engineering and research, specializing in materials, human factors, automation, and autonomous design. Her notable projects include 3D deformable thermoplastic materials, quick-change multipurpose aircraft design, and innovative galley and catering systems.
Within Airbus, Joyce serves as cabin & cargo architect and is active in building a network within the Research and Innovation ecosystem in the USA to make Air Travel Sustainable, Efficient, and Safe.
About Formation
Formation is a consulting product design and development group focused on human-centered design and new product innovation. We develop innovative new products and experiences for a broad range of clients in consumer, mobility, healthcare, and equipment markets.

IDSA CLE: Building a Corporate Design Strategy with STERIS
2023-10-26 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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 October 26th at STERIS for an inside look into the product development process from the perspective of a leading global provider of industry standard medical equipment. Specializing in sterilization and surgical product design, STERIS has been a predominant Mentor business since 1985.
Enjoy a product portfolio tour followed by an in-depth presentation on “Building a corporate design strategy”. Then learn more about the complexities of medical design with a final presentation on ”Key customers and end users.”
Event starts at 4:30pm with refreshments and appetizers provided. Presentations to start at 5:30 and wrap up by 7:00pm

Design Entrepreneurship Deep Dive 2023
2023-10-18 09:30 - 2023-10-19 17:00 (America/New_York)

IDSA HOU: Why You Need to Embrace Your Inner Design Entrepreneur!
2023-10-12 18:00 - 19:15 (America/New_York)
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 entrepreneur and start generating income? How can I leverage my skills to navigate this challenging path?”
We are excited to announce that your questions about design entrepreneurship will be addressed on October 12th at the ION Prototyping Lab. Our guest speaker for the event is Eran Weinberg, a seasoned design entrepreneur with a successful track record. Eran has developed over 100 products, successfully sold two companies, and is actively scouting for the next groundbreaking innovation.
Event Details:

-Date and Time: Thursday, October 12th
-Location: ION Prototyping Lab, 4201 Main St Suite 170, Houston, TX 77002
-Parking: Onsite parking is available

Don’t miss out on this fascinating presentation by Eran! Join us, socialize over some refreshing drinks, and get ready to have all your questions about the intersection of design and entrepreneurship answered!

Originality and aesthetic memory with Atha tubidis
2023-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)

Product End of Life with Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
2023-09-14 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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.

IDSA CLE: Product End of Life with Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
2023-09-14 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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 of the product’s useful life. Doreen Schreiber, Business Recycling Specialist & TRUE Advisor at the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District, will guide us through the possibilities and how we can look ahead to encourage better outcomes.
Topics will include specialty recyclers, design for reuse & repair, EPR laws, and more, as well as answering questions.
Refreshments and food will be provided.

IDSA Design Leadership Bootcamp 2023
2023-09-11 - 2023-10-19
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 help you step up and stand out in leading design for business.
Learn how to manage the complexities between leading and managing design across people, processes, and content. Learn how to speak the language of design for business and how to deliver more value and more positive impact across the triple (people, planet profit) bottom line.

Detroit Month of Design
2023-09-01 08:00 - 2023-09-30 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 of the city, highlighting the talent and innovation that makes Detroit a UNESCO City of Design.
The 13th Annual Detroit Month of Design Festival is a citywide celebration of creativity that gathers designers and the greater community to celebrate Detroit’s role as a national and global design capital. Last year the festival featured 175+ creatives, 80+ events, and engaged 50,000 attendees in various Detroit neighborhoods throughout the month.

Let's Talk Design Management Series 3
2023-08-29 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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 progress their careers.
We will also learn about any unforeseen gaps in their professional development and how they best approach any situation to manage and lead design. This series will showcase stories from several professionals from various industries and will conclude with an open round table of questions and answers so that you can ask for advice, learn from their experiences, and help you in advancing your design career!
Speakers –
Steve Hyma
Director of Industrial Design @ Milwaukee tool
Steve received his Industrial Design degree from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. During the past 12+ years at Milwaukee Tool, Steve has developed more than 200 products ranging from hand tools, power tools, soft goods and lifestyle products. He uses his passionate energy for design to translate ideas into tangible, useful products.
Now Director of Design, Steve is managing and leading other designers, enabling better communication and collaboration and helping to drive design excellence and improved business performance.
Kris Lonergan
Director of Product Management @ G-Form
Kris is an accomplished Global Brand, Design and Innovation Leader of award-winning design teams creating compelling concepts, highly skilled in product innovation and brand strategy, along with design of apparel, accessories, furniture, juvenile safety gear, textiles, packaging, jewelry/hardware, and materials.
Over her 25+ years experience, Kris has been driving development for various luxury fashion brands such as Coach, Polo and Tommy Hilfiger as well as driving the development and launch of several global office brands and their product portfolios for Staples.
Join us as we learn from and get inspired by these highly accomplished designers and leaders of Design.
We look forward to seeing you!

International Design Conference 2023
2023-08-23 09:30 - 2023-08-25 17:00 (America/New_York)
International Design Conference 2023 (IDC) – August 23-25, 2023 – New York City, NY

Rumpke Recycling Facility Tour
2023-08-09 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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 on Wednesday, August 9th to see recycling technology in action at the Rumpke recycling plant, and learn what happens to the products we design at the end of their life cycle.
Space is limited, so we’ve split into two tours (one at 9:30am and the other at 12:30pm). Both tours are the same, so sign up for whichever fits your schedule best!

IDSA Kalamazoo Chapter Kickoff & Mixer
2023-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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 new perspectives and fuel your creativity.
Please join us at the Newell Brands Design Center the kickoff and mixer at 6 pm on August 1.
Don’t miss out on this exciting milestone event that will shape the future of industrial design in our region. Spread the word and tag fellow designers who shouldn’t miss this!
Questions? Email KZO@idsa.org

IDSA Cleveland Picnic/Family Day
2023-07-29 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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 will be a chance to relax and socialize with fellow designers and their families. There will be crafts for all ages and some friendly yard-game competition. We’ll be grilling lunch, with the main course and beverages provided by us and sides brought by guests.
Kids, spouses/significant others, or friends are welcome and encouraged (but not required).
RSVP with how many people you’ll be coming with as well as whether you’ll be able to help with bringing any games.

Effectively Engaging Stakeholders to Move Ideas Forward
2023-06-26 18:30 (America/New_York)
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 through those barriers and move your ideas forward.

Design Research Deep Dive 2023
2023-06-13 09:30 - 2023-06-14 17:00 (America/New_York)

UW and WWU Junior Show
2023-06-01 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix)
Junior Show celebrating the work by students from University of Washington and Western Washington university.

Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)
2023-05-25 18:30 - 19:30 (America/North_Dakota/Center)
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 in the manufacturing industry.
– Learn about the latest advancements in DFAM that are revolutionizing industrial design.
– Hear captivating pioneer stories and uncover the differences between additive and traditional manufacturing workflows.
– Discover how DFAM unlocks the Time Value of Money (TVM) proposition, transforming the industry.
– Engage in an interactive Q&A session with Mike Burghoffer, the founder and Chief Experience Officer, and gain valuable insights.
– Perfect for students seeking new opportunities and professionals aiming for up-to-date industry knowledge.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore the possibilities of DFAM and its impactful future in industrial design. Reserve your spot now and come prepared with your questions!
