Industrial Designers Society of America

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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IDSA HTX: Why diverse perspectives matter in healthcare design
2022-06-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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 design. Kristi holds an M.S. in Industrial Design from the University of Houston and a B.A. in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Rice University.
Kristi is currently pursuing a PhD in Technology at Purdue University. Her primary research area is spatial thinking, or creative thinking in three-dimensions. Kristi also researchers the dynamics in design education and industry that contribute to its lack of diversity. She believes that the design field needs to change so that product teams better reflect the diversity of real-world users.
What do ageism, racism, ableism, and sexism have in common? These social issues all overlap with the topic of healthcare design. In this talk, I will introduce social science theories like critical race theory, critical disability studies, and feminist theory, and explain how they connect to healthcare design. I believe that interdisciplinary work is key to advancing equity issues in the design profession. Therefore, I all designers can benefit from learning social science theory and applying it to our work, and end users will benefit too. Whether you are interested in healthcare design specifically, or interested in diversity issues in the design field in general, this talk is for you.

First Friday (June 2022) - IDSA HTX
2022-06-03 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Friday, June 3, 2022 to catch up on all things design. Sign up to get monthly invites if you’re not already!

IDSA MIL: DesignWisconsin
2022-05-20 - 2022-05-21
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 hope this format will inspire participants and strengthen connections within our Industrial Design community, as well as cultivate new ones!
DesignWisconsin is presented by the University of Wisconsin-Stout Industrial Design program, UW-Stout IDSA student chapter and IDSA Milwaukee. The venue and event support will be generously provided by DELVE. The stars of the show, however, will be the Wisconsin-based Industrial Design teams in attendance to display their works and talk shop – please scroll down to learn more!

Housewares & Sustainability: NYCxDesign
2022-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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 led by industrial design professionals who provide continuing education and professional development opportunities to advance knowledge of industrial design .
Join our community leaders from IDSA’s Section Network for a virtual presentation, which highlights the diversity within this network, and learn about the many facets of industrial design and its impact on our world.
Sustainable Product Design Comes Home : Influences Impacting the Future of Housewares
Leaders from IDSA’s Housewares Section provide a summary of current influences (e,g, sustainability, wellness, technology, etc.) and innovations in houseware design and the impact when designing products in the home. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on how these influences intersect, and affect both people and products .
Loop: Ed- Close the Nutrient Loop in Schools Design Competition
The IDSA Sustainability Section will kick-off a design challenge focused on methods for creating systems-based solutions to reduce food waste in public schools.
Speakers:

Emilie Williams, IDSA | Chair – IDSA Housewares Section
Lydia Swedberg, IDSA | Vice Chair – IDSA Housewares Section
Shruti Parikh, IDSA | Vice Chair – IDSA Sustainability Section
Stephan Clambaneva, IDSA | IDSA Sections Director

IDSA NYC: Women Who Hardware Meetup
2022-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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 launch of IDSA’s new Women In Design Chapter program, and gauging interest to start a Women In Design chapter in New York.
Join us on Wednesday, May 18th. The fun starts at 5pm at Newlab in Brooklyn Navy Yard, with beer, wine, light bites. We can’t wait to meet you and expand the Women Who Hardware and Women In Design communities.

Sustainable Leadership Deep Dive 2022
2022-05-18 11:00 - 2022-05-19 16:00 (America/New_York)

IDSA NYC: Designing for Wellbeing
2022-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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.

IDSA NYC: Creating a sustainable and circular future
2022-05-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a panel discussion, networking and refreshments as we explore designers’ role in creating a sustainable and circular future.

IDSA NYC: Design Icons through Tucker Viemeister’s eyes
2022-05-13 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Housewares Section: What's Innovative in Housewares?
2022-05-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
IDSA Chicago Chapter and the Housewares Section for panel of leaders in housewares design critiques the innovation (and lack thereof) in the industry.
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IDSA TOR: Design and Innovation in Physical Therapy
2022-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 26 years in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Clinically he works in a private clinic specializing in Sports Medicine and Hand Therapy. Sid works with professional, recreational, IronMan, Olympic and athletes of all ages. Working at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games was a career highlight. Professionally. he is also works as Clinical Instructor in The Faculty of Family Medicine at the University of British Columbia, consults in wearable technology (TENZR) and for a professional cycling team.
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First Thursdays (May 2022) - IDSA RDU
2022-05-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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 will be receiving their Bachelor’s and Master’s of Industrial Design.
You do not need to be an IDSA member to attend this event.
Refreshments will be served. Sign up (free) so we can get a good head count.
See you there!

IDSA ATX: May 4th Sketch Challenge
2022-05-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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

Sustainability Section: Loop: Ed - Close The Nutrient Loop In Schools
2022-05-04 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 to manage (39 pounds of food waste and 19 gallons of milk thrown out per school per year), based on the results from a 46-school sample across nine cities.
Join IDSA’s Sustainability Section during Circular City Week to brainstorm on how to create systems-based solutions that reduces food waste in public schools by generating circular economy concepts that engage and empower the students themselves.
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IDSA BOS: Universal Design - Design for Extreme Users in Extreme Conditions
2022-04-30 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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 in context, leveraging the emerging technologies, changing our current education system, and adapting our mindset and skill sets? Design 4 EUEC wants to provide a fresh human-centered perspective with love and comprehensive considerations from social, environmental, and economic ​perspectives to revisit these most difficult social-technological challenges. The virtual program will feature 4 outstanding speakers to be announced.
While “ID” in IDSA stands for “Industrial Design”, Sheng-Hung and Jonathon envision a chapter that transcends design discipline boundaries and brings designers for all arenas into dialogue. So, “ID” becomes “Inclusive Design”, with an interest in gathering interests and passionate people designers and thinkers together. It echoes our topic “Design for Extreme User in Extreme Conditions (Design 4 EUEC)”

IDSA CIN: DAAP Professional Night
2022-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)

IDSA ATX: Figma for Industrial Designers pt2
2022-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
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 can check in to see what the team is designing in real time by simply opening a shared file. If a designer somehow misinterprets the brief or user story, this feature allows the design lead to intervene, correct course, and save countless hours that would have otherwise been wasted.
In other words, really cool useful software for collaboration!
Ronal Infante will host a a 180 minute course split over two days on April 21-22nd from 5:30 -7:00 pm each day.

IDSA DEN: BOA Studio Tour
2022-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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. Drinks and snacks will be available.
3575 Ringsby Ct Unit 200 Denver, CO 80216

IDSA ATX: Figma for Industrial Designers pt1
2022-04-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)

IDSA CLE: CIA Spring Show Happy Hour
2022-04-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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, after months of hard work put in by the students. We will be gathering at The Fairmount, located at 2448 Fairmount Blvd. in Cleveland. Free parking off of Fairmount Blvd. in the lot behind the restaurant/plaza. IDSA will be providing appetizers. We would love to see you there!

WID Seattle: Becoming a Softgoods Designer
2022-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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 into pursuing career in soft goods. Monica’s experience is unique, since she has experience designing for all kinds of explorers, including four-legged ones. She has a lot to share about her experience at Ruffwear and getting her foot in the door of the soft goods industry with a pet harness.
Join us to learn how you forge a path into gear design, how to build a strong soft goods portfolio, and what surprises are waiting for you in this specialized type of industrial design.

IDSA NYC: April Portfolio Review
2022-04-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)

WID Seattle: April Happy Hour
2022-04-14 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 ourselves and share event plans for the upcoming months. Something new is starting and you have a chance to be a part of it! It’s going to be a casual event to spark conversations, reconnect with the old friends and make new ones. Let’s have a drink together and take the Seattle design community to the next level.
Halcyon Brewing Company 8564 Greenwood Avenue North Seattle, WA 98103

IDSA TOR: Transitions in Transportation
2022-04-12 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 many new challenges in the 21st. Joe will talk about the changing world of personal mobility and car culture, the mindset, the processes and materials, past, present, and future. All from the perspective of a die-hard car nut and self-styled “Designorsaur”.
Joe Siler graduated from the Center for Creative College of Art and Design (CCS) in 1983 and has enjoyed a four-decade long series of adventures in automotive, product and graphic design, as well as illustration, fine art, and teaching. From concept exteriors and production interiors, limited-edition feature vehicles and accessories, diversions into the worlds of Design Quality and Craftsmanship, Joe’s career has spanned the globe, including assignments throughout North America, Europe, Japan, and China. Working for the likes of Ford Motor Company, Navistar International and others, and as the Owner/Principal Creative of Speed Metal Concepts LLC and Siler Design Associates LLC.
Recorded April 12, 2022

First Thursdays (Apr 2022) - IDSA HTX
2022-04-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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 77024
