Industrial Designers Society of America

IDSA ATX: The Designer's Edge
2022-09-20 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago)
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 alike, we invite you to join us for a discussion on how everybody uses all the tools at their disposal to create the fantastic products out today! Dall-E 2, Midjourney, and Vizcom are a few of them, but there are also other new non-AI tools out there, that have the potential to give you….the Designers Edge!

IDSA CLE: Post IDC 2022 Happy Hour
2022-09-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
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 is on the street or in nearby lots.

2022 IDSA Awards Ceremony
2022-09-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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.

IDSA Membership Meeting – 2021 Year In Review
2022-09-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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 public forum about the current and future status of our Society. Thank you to those who attended this event live in Seattle, Washington as part of the International Design Conference.

2022 IDSA Membership Meeting from IDSA on Vimeo.

IDSA TOR: Project Arrow: Annual Mobility Design Competition
2022-09-13 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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.
An all-Canadian effort, it will be designed, engineered and built by our world-class automotive supply sector and post-secondary institutions. To answer the Prime Minister’s call for a Zero-Emissions future by 2050, this project will bring together the best of the best of Canada’s electric-drive, alternative-fuel, connected and autonomous and light-weight technology companies.
Colin will share entries from past competitions and outline the 2023 competition theme, open to students in post-secondary design programs across Canada.
Bio:
Colin Singh Dhillon is one of Canada’s leading automotive innovation and design authorities, a globally sought-after voice on the ever-changing future of mobility and the holder of multiple patents. Today, as the Chief Technical Officer for Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association and the Project lead on Project Arrow: Canada’s first electric concept vehicle. His work in the fields of Connected, Autonomous, Security and Electrification of mobility (CASE) allows Colin to guide the automotive sector through the digital revolution.

Outside of work, Colin is the President of the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada, and a #1 Best-selling author of the book, The Three Houses, A Journey to a Better Life.

IDSA Toronto Project Arrow: Annual Mobility Design Competition – Colin Dhillon from IDSA on Vimeo.

2022 Education Symposium
2022-09-13 - 2022-09-14

IDEA 2022 Ceremony & Gala
2022-09-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 2022
2022-09-12 - 2022-09-14
International Design Conference (IDC) 2022 – September 12-14, 2022 – Seattle, WA

Second Thursday (Sept 2022) - IDSA HTX
2022-09-08 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Thursday, September 8, 2022 to tour and learn about the East End Maker Hub and TXRX Labs in Houston.

IDSA DEN: Social Responsibility and Sustainability Panel Discussion
2022-09-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
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.

IDSA MKE: Disability + Design
2022-08-29 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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This panel discussion will highlight the design education barriers faced by students with disabilities, and the ways which the industrial design community can help support equitable academic opportunities. This session is proudly presented by the IDSA Milwaukee (MKE) chapter.
Industrial Design education is a demanding pursuit for all students, but it has seldom been attainable for those with disabilities due to rigid curriculum requirements. While students with disabilities have the same passion and skill for design as their peers, they often have unique needs and circumstances related to the delicate balance of health and academics. The success of these students can be enabled through individualized accommodations, open communication with educators, and flexibility on working methods and environments. Each person involved with the industrial design profession has the power to contribute to accessible design education by considering new perspectives and spreading awareness. Join our panel of students, graduates, and educators as they share their stories and answer questions about navigating academia with disabilities.

IDSA SEA: Summer Social BBQ
2022-08-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
IDSA Seattle’s lakeside summer social for designers and design professionals to network and learn more about IDSA.

IDSA ATX: Sketchjam Session
2022-08-16 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
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!

IDSA CHI: 8 questions of sustainable industrial design
2022-08-11 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago)
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 space. Currently, Director of Design at Leapfrog Brands (Ello, Zulu & Pogo) Micaela strives for user-first and environmentally-conscious design in mass-retail product development.

Second Thursday (Aug 2022) - IDSA HTX
2022-08-11 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Thursday, August 11, 2022 to catch up on all things design. Sign up to get monthly invites if you’re not already!

First Thursdays (Aug 2022) - IDSA RDU
2022-08-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)

IDSA COL: Pins Mechanical Happy Hour
2022-08-03 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)

IDSA Design Leadership Bootcamp 2022
2022-08-01 - 2022-09-08
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.

IDSA SJ: Picnic Mixer
2022-07-30 16:15 - 18:15 (America/Los_Angeles)
Come join us for our first picnic mixer at Baylands Park in Sunnyvale!

IDSA MSP: Blu Dots & Fresh Hops
2022-07-22 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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!

IDSA CHI: The Unknown Histories of Chicago Industrial Design
2022-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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 in your career as you develop solutions for today’s needs.

IDSA HTX & DFW Happy Hour
2022-07-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
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!

Design Management: Design Audit Workshop
2022-07-14 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 the low hanging fruits is a quick way to retain good quality level.
In this hands on interactive workshop, we will provide you with tried and tested tools to –
1. Visualize and analyze the current state of design at your company based on design results.
2. Identify 3 key challenges and possible solution and create a plan of action to uplift the design function within your organization.
These events are brought to you by the IDSA Design Management section to help advance the careers of professional designers and raise the awareness and integration of Design Management in industry and agencies alike.

First Thursdays (July 2022) - IDSA HTX
2022-07-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Thursday, July 7, 2022 to catch up on all things design. Sign up to get monthly invites if you’re not already!

IDSA LVL: Industry Meetup
2022-06-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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!

IDSA PHL: candID
2022-06-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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 professionals from a variety of creative industries.

IDSA ATX: Safe Spaces
2022-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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 humanity.
While this sounds serious (and at times it may be?) the goal is to have a fun, safe space to discuss and sketch out ideas while having a few drinks.
Come join IDSA ATX from 7-closing at Easy Tiger north location. We will have paper and pens available unless you want to bring your own.

IDSA NYC: Pride Meetup
2022-06-25 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
IDSA NYC will host an LGBTQ meet-up during the Pride weekend.

IDSA MSP: Tour of Bakken Museum's Private Collection
2022-06-18 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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.

IDSA TOR: Discovering Impactful Design Challenges in the Global South
2022-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 challenges. Designers from the developed world are often out of step with the needs of the developing world resulting in designs that don’t address the core problem or miss important local factors, resulting in failure when implemented in the developing world context.
This talk will discuss the challenges associated with the collaborative problem identification, design, validation, and manufacturing of technologies aimed to improve quality of life in the developing world. Work currently being done by the Centre for Global Engineering (CGEN) at the University of Toronto in the areas of food engineering, improved irrigation technologies, drinking water, and sustainable sanitation will highlight these challenges and present the potential impact of appropriate technologies.
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