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High Stakes Design

Industrial design impacts so many topical issues in the healthcare domain that dedicating an issue to it is a welcome challenge. How to address the problems and opportunities for designers is a complex proposition considering the depth and breadth of technology, culture, industry and ethics.

Lessons from a Road Trip with Ford

This week the Ford Mustang, perhaps America's most culturally influential car, turned 50. Ford Motor Company celebrated the anniversary with commemorative models and publicity stunts, but the company's top two designers had the most fitting tribute: A Michigan-to-NYC road trip in two classic Mustangs.

Secrets of Designing of First Class Seats

From The New Yorker: "It's not unheard of for people who travel long distances in really good seats to remember the flight as one of the best parts of their trip. Making them feel that way requires a particular kind of design and engineering skill, along with what amounts, almost, to psychological sleight of hand."

"Beyond the Brick" Takes a Hard Look at Lego

Filmmakers Daniel Junge and Kief Davidson delve into the world of Lego--taking a historical look at the company, revealing the rabid fan base, and illuminating the broader applications of this so-called toy--in the first-ever Lego-approved documentary.

Welcome to the New IDSA.org

IDSA holds a unique place in the design community. In a free-market society, design thrives because consumers have choice–and choice drives innovation and excellence. However, there has to be an independent forum for practitioners to discuss and improve their craft while resolving the pressing issues in their field. IDSA is not a private awards company, media company, or even a for-profit conferences and events company. It is simply you. 

Built for Play: How Design is Utilizing Playifications

Professor Aaron Scott of San Jose State University in California presented unique insight on the value of play and playful itneraction. His talk explored how design is utilizing playcation and game-like methods to identify insights, Initiate playful experiences and enhance engagement.

This event was hosted by:
Metaphase Design Group, Inc.
12 S Hanley Rd, St Louis, MO 63105
(314) 721-0700

 

IDSA Wisconsin's Link & Drink

On September 16, the IDSA Wisconsin chapter held its Link & Drink.

Beautiful weather, biking and free beer made for a very enjoyable social and networking event for the local community.

Among the attendees was a range of designers of many fields, engineers, marketing and business professionals and bike enthusiasts!

The event kicked off with a Super Chill 5-8 mile bike ride that ended at Capital Brewery in Middleton, WI.

Car Talk - Event Recap

Thanks to David Lynn for sharing his experience, knowledge, and thoughts on all things automotive with the Atlanta Chapter on August 8th.  We had the pleasure of seeing his automotive career through images and colorful stories that shed light on what it's like to design endurance race cars.

David drew parallels to more traditional industrial design, noting that even when designing race cars you still have a client...and a budget...and manufacturing constraints...and ergonomics...and an end user who needs to feel comfortable 'using' the car.

Coffee and Design: Monthly Event

An integrated panel talk featuring local product and industrial designers discussing process, concept, experience, and production of designing physical products.

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