Community Events

IDSA WI's LimbLab Medical Center Tour & Social - Thu, Feb 19, 2015 @ 5:15pm CDT

Join IDSA-WI in Rochester, MN this month as we are welcomed into the facilities of Limb Lab - a prosthetic and orthotic company providing personal, creative, cutting edge solutions to the functional challenges of limb loss and injury.  This is design-based problem-solving at it’s most impactful for user’s lives.

After a presentation and tour, we will have a local social mixer to mingle with and be inspired by your peers.

Parsons Comes on Board

Parsons The New School for Design has formed a new IDSA Student Chapter.

“Parsons is joining the ranks of Pratt and other area design schools by creating a student chapter of IDSA," says Mary Chimenti, chapter co-chair. "We want to attend IDSA/NY events with industry professionals and bridge the gap between product design students in different schools.”

Engaging on a District Level

IDSA’s District Design Conferences provide a unique opportunity to connect with experienced innovators and design leaders. More than 1,300 attendees will participate in this year’s series, March through May, in a variety of locations (hotel, convention center and universities) during an expanded, 1.5 day schedule.

IDSA-WI Hosts NNOVATION Libations - Wed, Feb 4, 2015 @ 6:00pm CDT

The new issue of INNOVATION is out—hopefully all of you have your copy.  For those who have dug into it already, any comments to share?  Agree whole-heartedly with / vehemently deny anything?  What say you? IDSA-WI will gather at World of Beer in Wauwatosa next week for an informal meet up to engage with your peers and discuss the latest topics over some adult beverages of your choice.  Bring your copy of INNOVATION and an attitude—hope to see you there! INNOVATION Libations Wednesday, February 4 @ 6:00pm at Mo's Irish Pub 10842 W Bluemound Rd., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226.

Please address questions in writing to idsawichair@gmail.com.

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! 

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