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Sustainable Design in the Climate Crisis

 

There has never been a time when the role of design has been more crucial to the health of the Earth’s environment and people, or more crucial to the survival of many of the species with whom we share the planet.

The 20 hottest years on record have all occurred since 1998.1 Science tells us we have 10 years to make dramatic changes to almost every aspect of our societies, our infrastructure and the way we behave as individuals.2, 3, 4

Rowena Reed Kostellow Awards Ceremony

DUE TO RECENT HEALTH ADVISORIES FROM NEW YORK CITY, THE ROWENA REED KOSTELLOW AWARD CEREMONY HAS BEEN POSTPONED.

The legacy of Rowena Reed Kostellow, FIDSA endures through the Rowena Reed Kostellow Fund. Chaired by Tucker Viemeister, FIDSA, the Fund has announced the winners of its 30th anniversary Rowena Reed Kostellow Awards: Everardo Jefferson and Billy Cotton. 

More information, courtesy of the Rowena Reed Kostellow Fund at Pratt Institute:

A Questionnaire for Practicing Industrial Designers

 

Practicing industrial designers across disciplines (including: furniture, automotive, apparel, etc.) are invited to participate in this online questionnaire. The analyzed results are aimed to be published in multiple academic journals and finally compiled in the PhD thesis of Christoph Koch, IDSA, an industrial designer, PhD candidate, and sessional lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. 

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Mark Dziersk, FIDSA (1959-2020)

 

The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) mourns the loss of Mark Dziersk, FIDSA, a prominent industrial designer and decades-long supporter, leader, and advocate of our Society. Mark passed away suddenly on January 31, 2020 while traveling abroad in Tokyo. He was 60 years old. Mark is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and three daughters.

Amicus Briefs

IDSA has a rich history of submitting Amicus Curiae briefs in court cases to protect the interests of the organization, its membership and more generally the field of industrial design. IDSA has often filed amicus brief in intellectual property cases, including cases involving the laws of patents (both utility and design), trademarks, trade dress and copyright. 

10 Reasons to Enter IDEA 2022

 

Are you considering entering your work into IDEA this year?

Here are the top 10 reasons why entering IDEA can have a huge impact on your career and boost your visibility on the global design scene.

 

IDSA Membership Meeting - 2018 Year In Review

 

IDSA's Executive Director, Chris Livaudais, took some time during IDC 2019 in Chicago to provide an update to membership on the state of the Society. We use this annual opportunity to share important information with membership in a public forum. The full presentation is shown in the video below. Highlights from this presentation include:

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