So you have a great new idea, eager buyers, keen investors and a wonderful team. All that’s left is bringing the product into the physical world. What will it look like? How will users interact with it? How will
The second virtual installment of IDSA’s Women in Design Deep Dive—and 5th consecutive IDSA event focused on women in industrial design and related fields—drew hundreds of attendees from around the world on July 28 and 29, 2021. The online experience
As stewards of Detroit’s UNESCO City of Design designation, we aim to raise your awareness of how design can create conditions for better quality of life and economic opportunity for all. In season 3, hosted by Olga Stella, we
Members of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and attendees of the Society’s events over the years have shared countless stories of meeting someone at a national conference or local chapter event who helped them land their first job, gave them a leg
Ian Peterman, IDSA, CEO of Peterman Design Firm and Chair of the IDSA LA Chapter, recently launched the Conscious Design Podcast and YouTube channel, with the goal of helping people to discover what it means to develop a product consciously. Ian’s guest experts have shared on
IDSA’s second annual Sustainability Deep Dive, held June 9-10, 2021, built upon the first event’s success with hundreds of designers gathering online to discuss sustainable design processes, circular systems, energy equity, and more. Eleven design students received complimentary registration to this event, thanks
Building on the success of the inaugural Deep Dive focused on sustainability in 2020, IDSA’s Sustainability Deep Dive 2021, June 9-10, will expand on how industrial designers can be leaders in building a sustainable future. As the developers of products and services used by billions
Can Design Enable Culture? The industrial design profession has gone through a number of changes over the past 50 years. At each stage it has increased its value to business, end users and society. We are on the cusp
The Industrial Design Program at NCSU conducts a suite of programs designed to get students out of the studio and into the community. By working with community members, the students learn that their design skills can make a difference in the
At the 2020 International Design Conference, a panel moderated by Carly Hagins, IDSA, Notre Dame MFA ‘20, asked the question, “Is graduate school worth it?” For those considering a return to school, it’s instructive to consider the two dominant approaches to graduate
IDSA’s Code of Ethics is an important part of the IDSA membership experience. Every member of IDSA agrees to adhere to this Code as a part of their membership. These statements help ensure that our members are held to a
Redesign of Loon Kayak, 2015 (by Mat Cardinali, IDSA) Perhaps Maine is not the first state that comes to mind when one thinks about industrial design. Outside of states with prominent industrial design schools in the Northeast, such as New
Professional Chapters are a central element to IDSA’s membership experience. These groups help to foster local connections and provide invaluable access to content and community in cities around the world. Building from the momentum of IDSA’s City-Based Chapter Initiative, IDSA members
IDSA’s inaugural Getting It Made Deep Dive, held March 17-18, zeroed in on the crucial steps and top tips from experts on how to take a product design from concept through production and into the marketplace. More than 450 attendees from 17 countries—including Puerto
by IDSA-San Francisco Kostas Neofitidis is an eclectic creative based in Cyprus. In his multidisciplinary studio, he develops outstanding architecture, capturing interiors and objects and highly unique art pieces. The pandemic’s magical side is the reconnection after being far away
International student member Oliver Evans shares about his industrial design education in the UK and the Netherlands. An unusual feature of high school education in the UK is that it is possible to study industrial as part of the
ROBERTO GARZA SADA CENTER FOR ART, ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN AT UDEM The Industrial Design program at the Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) was founded in 1972. In 2021, Industrial Design at UDEM is one of the most prestigious programs in
Victor Stivala, S/IDSA, a senior undergraduate student at Montclair State University, shares how he’s honed his ID skills in school and as an intern. Industrial design is a major like no other. Midway through my last college year, I think back to the start of
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) was proud to be one of the sponsors for the VISIBILITY x DSGN event from the Designer’s Workshop. Held on February 18, 2021, the event provided a VR-like space for Black makers
Dear IDSA members, The long-term impact of 2020 will reverberate for some time to come, yet I’m glad to have many of the challenges and uncertainties it presented us squarely in the rear-view mirror. Perhaps like no other time
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) continues its partnership with MWC Productions for the new television show “America by Design.” Over 4 million viewers watched IDSA’s first foray into television with “California by Design” and “New York by Design.” Following this success, IDSA has continued its partnership with
PURPOSE OF THE SURVEY: While designers start with similar skillsets early in the career, we adapt and grow based on the job need, and we may become professionals in a different niche. This survey was gathered to be a piece
IDSA is saddened by the loss of J. Budd Steinhilber, FIDSA (1924-2021), a towering figure in industrial design history and a friend, mentor, and inspiration to many. Budd served on IDSA’s Board of Directors as Treasurer/Secretary and served three times on the IDEA Jury. He was