Community Events

2015 Universal Design Symposium

You are invited to attend the 2015 Universal Design Symposium on March 20-21 at NC State University’s College of Design. The goal of this Universal Design Symposium is to convene people who are passionate or interested in Universal Design and provide them with the opportunity to meet, converse, and interact. 

Kendall College Launches Design-Centered Thinking Cohort

​Kendall College of Art and Design thinks that for West Michigan to continue ramping up its reputation as a hub for design-based companies, it must make clear what “design-centered thinking” is all about. To help further the concept, Kendall College is launching the Integrating for Impact “De-mystifying the Language and Practice of Design and Innovation” Professional Workshop Series beginning Feb. 5. The program’s goal is to help traditional business executives—non-designers—better understand the broader design process. 

IDSA South - Bright Design Lighting Competition

This year at the IDSA South District Design Conference we are talking about making. We are excited to announce a new competition to focus on just that! The challenge is to make a lamp. You'll get your materials scavenger-hunt style. The material selection is the main restriction so you can make any lamp you want. Be creative with your design!

IDSA South Pre-Conference Design Sessions

These two panel discussions, which will be FREE to attend, take place on the morning of Thursday, March 26 at NPE2015, in Orlando, FL. The panels will run consecutively between 9 am-12 pm, just prior to the IDSA South District Design Conference. For more information on these free sessions, contact Bob Grace at bob@rcgrace.com or 330.289.9488.

IDSA STL Wraps Up 2014

Under its Chair Anthony Schmidt, the St. Louis chapter—IDSA STL—enjoyed a very active year with an astounding 14 events! 

Cradle to Cradle Product Design Challenge

Central to Cradle to Cradle® as a design framework is to eliminate the concept of waste — recognizing that all materials are valuable and finite and when designed appropriately can be used in infinite cycles.  Effectively implementing this design principle can have a significant impact on the environment and the economy. The goal of this design challenge is to eliminate the concept of “waste” by designing products with materials that may be perpetually cycled to retain their value as nutrients to fuel growing global economies.

IDSA-NY and Ford Sponsor Panel Session on Design Innovation

On December 10, IDSA-NY and Ford sponsored an informative and thought-provoking panel session entitled, “Designing Innovation: Now and Beyond with Ford Motor Company.” Panelists Rama Chorpash, IDSA (moderator), Craig Metros, Ingrid Fetell, Allan Chochinov and Steve Schlaffman discussed a wide range of topics, from “what does it mean to be a pioneer?” to the impact and implications technology has on design, and in turn, that design has on society.

IDSA Student Chapter Started at UPENN's School of Design

IDSA welcomes the new Student Chapter at the University of Pennsylvania's (UPENN) School of Design in Philadelphia, PA. Under the leadership of the Student Chapter Advisor, Peter W. Bressler, FIDSA, the student officers of the chapter have met the requirements for the creation of the chapter. Bressler is a longtime IDSA member and volunteer who has been inducted in IDSA's Academy of Fellows for his tireless support of the Society, the profession and students. The new Student Chapter Officers are Sarah Fadem (President), Jin Ah Lee (Vice President) and Jacob Bennett (Treasurer)

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