IDSA News

Women in Design Deep Dive 2021: Event Recap

 

The second virtual installment of IDSA's Women in Design Deep Dive—and 5th consecutive IDSA event focused on women in industrial design and related fields—drew hundreds of attendees from around the world on July 28 and 29, 2021. The online experience once again proved how important it is for female-identifying and non-binary designers to have a safe space where they can connect, discuss, and generate meaningful solutions for gender parity and inclusivity in the workplace, with allies also in attendance to listen, learn, and support.

Design Voices

 

IDSA's Design Voices is a semi-recurring series of 1-hour virtual events with top design leaders presenting, discussing, and debating current trends and specific practice areas. 

Each discussion is followed by a moderated Q&A where attendees can post questions and interact with the presenters. Topics are pulled from a variety of sources, such as IDSA's Special Interest Sections and subjects requested by our community. 

Sustainability Deep Dive 2021: Event Recap

 

IDSA's second annual Sustainability Deep Dive, held June 9-10, 2021, built upon the first event's success with hundreds of designers gathering online to discuss sustainable design processes, circular systems, energy equity, and more.

Eleven design students received complimentary registration to this event, thanks to generous donations to IDSA's Design Foundation DEI Event Access Program. 

IDSA Revises Its Membership Code of Ethics

 

IDSA’s Code of Ethics is an important part of the IDSA membership experience. Every member of IDSA agrees to adhere to this Code as a part of their membership. These statements help ensure that our members are held to a high standard in their business and community interactions. Further, they are a benchmark of honesty, fairness, and accountability for each of us to individually strive for in our work as industrial designers. 

Industrial Design in Maine: A Growing Community of Makers

Redesign of Loon Kayak, 2015 (by Mat Cardinali, IDSA)

Perhaps Maine is not the first state that comes to mind when one thinks about industrial design. Outside of states with prominent industrial design schools in the Northeast, such as New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, Maine is set apart, but certainly not to be counted out. 

Pages