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Accomplished Design Leader and Nova Design Founder to Lead IDSA into Its Next Chapter of Innovation, Inclusion, and Human- Centered Impact HERNDON, VA — The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is pleased to announce the election of Jeanette
A Strategic Vision for the Future of Design The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is entering a pivotal new era—one defined by transformation, bold leadership, and an unwavering commitment to shaping the future of design. In a rapidly
Home Honoring individuals and organizations that drive innovation, elevate the profession, and shape the future of industrial design. Home Main Menu RELATED 2024 Winners Program Details Awards Committee About IDSA Awards IDSA Awards is a collection of awards presented
Recognizing excellence in teaching, mentorship, and advancing industrial design education HERNDON, VA – The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is proud to present the 2025 Education Award to Simon Williamson, Professor of Industrial Design at the School of Architecture
Recognizing visionary contributions to design, engineering, and education HERNDON, VA – The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is proud to present the Special Achievement Award to Professors John Ochsendorf and Maria Yang of the MIT Morningside Academy for Design,
Celebrating innovation, research, and creative excellence in industrial design HERNDON, VA – The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) proudly announces the 2025 Graduate Student Merit Award recipients, recognizing emerging leaders in industrial design whose research, creativity, and innovation
Celebrating the Next Generation of Industrial Design Leaders Herndon, VA – The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) proudly announces the 2025 Undergraduate Student Merit Award recipients, honoring the innovation, creativity, and dedication of tomorrow’s design leaders across IDSA’s five
IDSA recognizes leadership in design, innovation, and education HERNDON, VA – The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) proudly announces that Tsai Lu Liu, Dean of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech, has been named to
Celebrating visionary leadership in design, sustainability, and community innovation Herndon, VA – The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) proudly announces the induction of Jason Belaire into the IDSA Academy of Fellows, honoring his exceptional contributions to the design
Recognizing Extraordinary Leadership and Lifelong Contribution to the Industrial Design Profession HERNDON, VA – The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is proud to announce Charles Jones, FIDSA, as the recipient of the 2025 Individual Achievement Award, one of
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
Hope in Industrial Design Esteemed Designers, Writers, and Scholars, We invite IDSA and other design communities to contribute to the Summer issue of INNOVATION. The theme: Hope. Industrial designers are professional optimists. They see problems to solve everywhere, sometimes
Harsh Wardhan, IDSA, is reshaping the future of strategic design through a powerful combination of human-centered thinking, innovation leadership, and global recognition. As an Innovation Manager at Google Cloud, he helps organizations navigate complex challenges by aligning technology, business
Belanna Zhou, IDSA, has been honored with a 2025 iF Design Award for her work on DFood, a forward-thinking food ordering service that blends user experience with environmental consciousness. Designed to address common frustrations with traditional food delivery apps,
Hassan (Abolhassan) Pishahang, IDSA, a PhD student in Design at Florida Atlantic University, is receiving international recognition for a series of award-winning projects that blend cultural heritage, advanced materials, and modern design. Over the past year, his work has
About Design Leadership Bootcamp Advance your design career by mastering key competencies to manage and lead design for business in this exclusive training program. PARK Academy is partnering once again with the Industrial Designers Society of America to proudly offer
Herndon, VA – The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is excited to announce its 2025-2026 Board of Directors, who will lead the organization into its 60th anniversary year. This esteemed group of leaders brings extensive experience in industrial
Will (Penglin) Jiang, IDSA, has been honored with a 2024 IDA Design Award and a 2025 UX Design Award nomination for GoTip, a smart tipping system that simplifies and improves the tipping experience. By integrating seamlessly with point-of-sale platforms,
Arzu Oran, IDSA, a senior at Pratt Institute, was part of Team Intra, which earned the Best Prototype award at the Technology Collaboration Center’s Wearables Workshop & University Challenge at NASA. Alongside teammates Lenard Christian Tolentino and Matteo Bazzurro,
Belanna Zhou, IDSA, has been recognized with the Red Dot Design Award: Best of Best for CHEECI, an innovative brand identity system for artistic coatings and wall decor. The project stands out for its sophisticated grid-based design system, which