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Tea Time, On the Go

What started out as a project to raise money for student fees, extracirricular activities and a spring break trip to design firms, has served up quite a treat. Members of IDSA's Student Chapter at Western Washington University have created Imbue, a tea-brewing vessel that uses magnets to make it a tea steeper and a mug. The IDSA Student Chapter Advisor at Western Washington University is Associate Professor Arunas Oslapas.

Shaping the World

"The art of design is something that is handy in all facets of life. It shapes the world in intricate planning, as well as provides functionality and style to a product, building, car, website, etc. Without properly designed chairs or vehicles, life would not suffice to function the way it does today."—The Cougar's Byte, Kean University

IDSA-WI DISCUSSIONmeetup - Wed, Apr 22, 2015 @ 7:00pm CDT

Graduate degrees for designers—What are the motivations and expectations that drive some to pursue an additional set of letters to be included after their name?  IDSA-WI will gather at Transfer Pizzeria Café at 7pm on Wednesday, April 22nd for an informal meet up to discuss this topic. Joining us will be a few local designers and educators who can shed light on the particulars of different programs. This is intended to be an engaging discussion, so please come with the intent to participate—convictions and questions at the ready. RSVP not required, but certainly appreciated—see you all ther

"Design is Always Part of the Equation"

Declaring “it’s an exciting time to be a designer,” IDSA member and Apple's first industrial design director Robert Brunner served as the keynote speaker on April 14, 2015 at the 9th annual US Patent and Trademark Office’s Design Day at the USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, VA.

USPTO staff, design patent attorneys and representatives from corporations and design firms across the country discussed “Designs Worth Protecting.”

Brunner, the son of an engineer, initially considered a career in engineering, but soon found his calling in ID. “For me, industrial design made perfect sense,” he told the full house.

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