IDSA News

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.

March 5, 2015 Marks First National Industrial Design Day

March 5, 2015 is being entered into the U.S. Congressional Record as the first National Industrial Design Day. U.S. Rep. Gerald E. Connolly declared industrial design professionals “improve our lives in every way and are worthy of our recognition.”

In the United States, product design and related services generate billions of dollars in sales and the number of U.S. awarded design patents has reached an all-time high. “The economic impact of this industry helps fuel our nation’s economy,” said Connolly.

IDEA 2015 Closes March 16

IDEA 2015 is in full swing, and there’s still time to get in on the action! Now in its 35th year, it’s the best time to enter the competition. As with anything new, there can be issues along the way. Not to worry! We are right here to assist with any questions, concerns or issues you may have. You may contact idea@idsa.org or call 703.707.6000. Be a part of the best; join the competition while there’s still time!

Meet the Board of Directors Candidates

The mark of a healthy association is demonstrated by a great interest from its membership in volunteering and serving at the highest level—the Board of Directors. It's my privilege, on behalf of the Nominations Committee, to offer this robust slate of candidates for the 2015 IDSA elections cycle, which sees nearly all positions contested. This is the first time in recent memory that we have received this level of enthusiasm from our membership and is a clear signal that IDSA has turned the corner.

IDSA’s Board Chair Joins UNITE Panel

Charles Austen Angell, Chair of IDSA’s Board of Directors, and CEO and creative director of Modern Edge, recently served on a panel at the Design Museum Portland's UNITE: Data x Design x Health. "With healthcare’s advancements in technology and data, we are able to monitor health in ways never before thought possible. The design challenge is to ensure these services, products and interactions are developed in a way that creates universal accessibility,” said Angell.

Design Voices with Stephen Wilcox, FIDSA

IDSA's inaugural Medical Design Conference, The Usability Ecosystem, held at CAMLS (Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation) was very popular. Now, we're bringing some of the best presentations right to your computer as 1-hour, interactive webinars. This webinar is FREE for members and just $19.99 for non-members. 

The Future of Healthcare and What it Means for the Role of Industrial Designers

May 20, 2015 1:00pm EST | Stephen B. Wilcox, PhD, FIDSA

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