Thomas B. Russell, who devoted many years to the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) at local, regional, and national levels, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022.
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) celebrates the life of Betty Baugh, FIDSA, an integral member of our Society and beloved designer, leader, and friend.
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) remembers Cooper C. Woodring, FIDSA, former IDSA President, expert witness, and industrial designer who touched countless lives in our community.
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) remembers Dr. Robert I. Blaich, FIDSA, beloved IDSA Fellow and industrial designer for over 60 years whose advocacy for the important role of industrial design in business and around the world inspired us all.
IDSA is saddened by the loss of J. Budd Steinhilber, FIDSA (1924-2021), a towering figure in industrial design history and a friend, mentor, and inspiration to many. Budd served on IDSA's Board of Directors as Treasurer/Secretary and served three times on the IDEA Jury. He was inducted into IDSA's Academy of Fellows in 1984 and won IDSA's Personal Recognition Award in 1991.
IDSA mourns the loss of Edward J. Zagorski, FIDSA from Cerro Gordo, IL. The author of Get Ten Eagles(2011) and a widely admired industrial design educator, Ed was inducted into IDSA's Academy of Fellows in 1979 and received the IDSA Education Award in 1989. Ed passed away on January 10, 2021 at age 99 ¼.
The Industrial Designers Society of America remembers Dan Quinlan, IDSA, who passed away in late 2020. Dan was a member of the Global Consumer Design family at Whirlpool for 28 years before retiring in July.
IDSA is saddened to learn of the passing of Joseph Andrew Papai, Jr. on November 24, 2020 at the age of 80. Joseph was involved with IDSA as a member and served as Treasurer from 1981 to 1984.
A remembrance of Joseph's life and career is posted in the obituary here and below. Memorial donations in his name are appreciated to Studebaker National Museum, 201 Chapin St., South Bend, IN, 46601.
Ralph Caplan, H/IDSA was an inimitable voice in the design world as a writer and educator, and particularly eloquent on design's role in catalyzing social change. "The designer's mission is to make things right," Caplan said in a Design Matters interview in 2010. "There is a difference between making things right and making things nice."
An honorary member of the Industrial Designers Society America (IDSA), Caplan died on June 4 at his home in Manhattan, New York. He was 95.
