IDSA’s New York City Design community, spearheaded by IDSA NYC and Women in Design NYC, invites you to a week of exploration and connection through a curated series of events for NYCxDESIGN 2025. From May 15-21, join us for thought-provoking talks, exhibitions, and engaging meetups exploring the evolving role of design leadership, the fusion of design and psychology, the journey of product development through failure, and more. These events are designed to facilitate connection with industry leaders, unveil emerging design trends, while celebrating creativity and design in New York City.
The NYCxDESIGN member-led events will be a prelude to IDSA’s Open Design Day, a free day of community-curated activities held on the first day of the 2025 IDSA International Design Conference & Education Symposium. Check out the NYCxDESIGN schedule-at-glance for yourself and see the amazing programming that’s planned. We look forward to seeing you there!
“IDC x Layer Logic: Kickoff Event @ Makelab”
📅 May 16, 6:30-9:30 pm EST
📍Makelab: 325 Gold St, 703
Brooklyn, New York 11201
The IDC x Layer Logic: Kickoff Event @Makelab sets the stage for this year’s International Design Conference (IDC) and officially launches the 2025 Layer Logic Design Competition. Hosted at Makelab’s Brooklyn HQ in collaboration with IDSA.
Trans x Design: Is Good Design Trans?
📅 May 17, 1-2 pm EST
📍Shelter by Afternoon Light at the Starrett-Lehigh building: 601 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001
Join us for a panel and conversation at the intersection of trans expression and good design. This event will feature a short presentation followed by a panel discussion with three leading trans designers from diverse backgrounds:
Universal Design 2.0: Unseen Potential
📅 May 20, 6:30-9 pm EST
📍UltiMaker: 55 Water Street, 51st Floor, New York, NY 10041
IDSA is thrilled to announce a dynamic panel discussion on Universal Design, featuring trailblazing experts from the worlds of fashion and beauty, tech, home, healthcare, and more. These leaders have reshaped their industries.