IDSA News

The Big Reveal

In a red carpet ceremony at stunning Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA on August 22, 2015, the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) unveiled the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners of the 2015 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).

“Tonight, we inspire you to reach for the Gold,” said John Barratt, the new chair of IDSA’s Board of Directors and president and CEO of TEAGUE, as he launched the 35th annual IDEA ceremony which was held during the 50th anniversary of IDSA.

Design for Good

“Whenever someone asks me ‘What is industrial design?’ I point to a nearby object and ask them why do they think the product exists as it is, and why is it designed in such a way. I will keep pointing out examples until they see just how much impact industrial design has. Instead of explaining industrial design to people, I have found that I can make a larger impact by helping people see the influence industrial design has on their everyday lives.”

ID May Lead to an MD

“I was the kid who made gumball machines or small houses out of any box I could find. Industrial design was a way for me to use my creativity to take on challenging projects and make something that could potentially make a difference in the world.” 

All the Right Notes

Industrial design runs deep for Zach Stringham, S/IDSA. The 2015 IDSA Student Merit Award winner representing IDSA’s Northeast Design District first became interested in ID at the age of 12. Stringham’s great uncle was an industrial designer and Syracuse University alum who gave a copy of his 2002 book, “Industrial Design: A Practicing Professional,” to Stringham, who then became hooked on ID.

Living the Dream

Rotimi Solola, S/IDSA, says he’s exactly where he wants to be. The 2015 winner of the IDSA Student Merit Award from the Midwest Design District grew up in Chicago and always wanted to work for Motorola. Upon graduation from the University of Illinois-Chicago this past spring, Solola jumped right into a full-time position as an industrial designer at Motorola Mobility’s Consumer Experience Design division in the Windy City.

50/35/50

It’s a big year for IDSA—as the Society marks its 50th anniversary and the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) celebrates its 35th year. The upcoming winter issue of INNOVATION magazine takes a closer look at the people, products and events that have helped put IDSA on the map. IDSA’s flagship publication will focus on 50 notable IDSA members; 35 years of IDEA winners; and 50 notable moments in IDSA history.

A Super Saturday in Seattle

Don’t miss Super Saturday at the IDSA International Conference in Seattle, as we celebrate 50 years!

Visit the Design Gallery and the IDSA Experience between 9am-2pm to see the IDEA winning products first hand; meet and engage with IDSA leadership, staff and partners. Pick up your commemorative IDSA 50th Anniversary pin; participate in our TOMS Style Your Sole activity; and take part in the Design Foundation Silent Auction.

Behind the Scenes: Judging #IDSAIDEA

The design experts who met at the iconic The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI to judge the 2015 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) competition share what they believe adds up to award-winning design, and how they define design—as "empowering people," "a critical aspect of business" and "a very optimistic field for us to move in."

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