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What Does Design Bring to a Company?

"The role of the industrial designer in manufacturing is a familiar one to many, but the relationship between designer and engineer is often fraught with misunderstandings that can throw a project off course."  —Hamish Champ, Plastics News

The latest edition of Plastics News takes a closer look at an IDSA pre-conference session during NPE2015 in Orlando.

Save the Date!

The second annual IDSA Medical Conference will continue to advance your knowledge and experience in the challenging world of medical device design. Mark your calendar—the 2015 IDSA Medical Design Conference will be held Oct. 20-22 at Tampa’s Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), a state-of-the-art medical simulation facility that combines cutting edge training, research, education and innovation.

Make It a Priority to Attend

What a way to get things started! The 2015 Central District Design Conference launches April 17 with a welcome, networking and opening remarks—then gets right into the swing of things.

Paul Kolada, IDSA, founder and chief executive officer of Priority Designs, offers a 30-minute talk on “How the ____ Did We Get Here?!” He reveals how his firm grew from a one-person initiative to a 60-person, multi-talented, team housed in an amazing new, 50,000 sq. ft. facility.

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.

Young Minds with Bright Ideas

A new video is focusing on what happens when dozens of undergraduate students from 21 top higher education institutions in the country—from Cornell to Stanford—come together to tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges. The Design for America (DFA) Leadership Studio met at the Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center at Northwestern University

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