Member News

Mastering the Craft

He’s been a dedicated member of what he fondly calls the “IDSA family” for almost two decades. Kevin Shinn, FIDSA, was inducted into the Society’s Academy of Fellows at the IDSA International Conference 2016 in Detroit, MI—his home state, and the state with the highest concentration of industrial designers in the United States. “I’m very honored to become an IDSA Fellow,” said Shinn.

Opening Doors

“These guys have opened a doorway for me that I thought was locked."
--Shanan LaFeat, US Army veteran

Auburn University IDSA Student Chapter Faculty Advisor Jerrod Windham, associate professor of industrial design, and his industrial design students are changing lives. 

Sign Up for Your .design Domain!

Your website and your professional email address can be as unique and creative as the products you design! IDSA has teamed up with Top Level Design and its registrar to provide discounted, .design domain names to the design community. Unlike .com, .org or .net, the new .design is the only top-level domain that identifies designers. Imagine the impact of (YourNameHere).design!

IDSA Fellow and Design Pioneer Passes

An IDSA member for nearly half a century who served as Society president and Board chair, and was inducted into the Academy of Fellows, passed away on Aug. 28, 2016. Jim Ryan, FIDSA, was 79 years old. He joined IDSA in 1970.

Creating a Buzz

IDSA Ambassador 3M Design has moved into a new home. The 38,000 sq. ft. studio, located at the 3M headquarters in St. Paul, MN, is called the 3M Design Center. “3M Design is at the forefront of creating customer-driven experiences,” says IDSA Member Eric Quint, vice president and chief design officer at 3M. “The new studio reflects our culture of spontaneous collaboration, creativity and translation of insightful solutions that positively impact the world.”

Be the SHiFT

“It was one of the best speaking experiences ever—literally, under a star filled sky, in front of a sparkling fire. No power points, no visual cues—just primal, authentic storytelling. It was out of this world!” says Jeevak Badve, IDSA, vice president, strategic growth, Sundberg-Ferar—of his first visit to SHiFT Design Camp in Tuscumbia, AL.

Fueled by Product Design

Winsell Incorporated has announced the winners of the 2016 International Rotational Molding Product Design Competition—including four IDSA Student members. The annual contest inspires emerging industrial design students to create breakthrough consumer products that utilize the latest technologies in rotational molding. Judging criteria includes: originality; processability; growth potential; beauty and visual appeal; tool building compatibility; and use of appropriate materials. Winners receive $150 to $500 in prizes.

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