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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. 

IDSA NL - MIAD 4th Annual Red Marker Event

Formerly known as Portfolio Review Night, the Red Marker Event is a night dedicated to getting valuable feedback on portfolio and presentation skills by peers, professors, and professionals. During the evening, groups will roam the gallery space, giving you the opportunity to present your projects. They are then free to critique + write directly on your modules. This is a great way to get feedback or ask questions to improve your skills on visual and verbal communication.

2020 Membership Update

 

 

Dear IDSA members,

2019 was a year of significant change for IDSA. We navigated an increasingly complex and competitive landscape in the battle for your time and attention. We implemented adjustments to some of our core programming (specifically awards and conferences) in order to operate in a more agile and adaptive way. And we set ourselves down the path of re-envisioning the IDSA membership experience for a new era.

IDSA ATL - February Brew Crew

 

Have y'all been to Halfway Crooks Brewery in Summerhill yet?? For February, we are discussing the question "What is Futurism?" and how we can use Futurism to improve our design processes. At this event, learn more about our partnered event with Speculative Futures Atlanta later in February!!

Halfway Crooks Beer
60 Georgia Ave SE
Atlanta, GA

IDSA Headquarters Is Moving to a New Office in Herndon, VA

 

The staff of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) will soon have a new headquarters, located a short drive from the previous HQ office in Herndon, VA. Beginning on February 1, 2020, the new address will be: 950 Herndon Parkway, Suite 250, Herndon, VA 20170.

Please update your records with the new address. All phone numbers, emails, web sites, and social media accounts will remain the same.

IDSA CNY - Gary Hustwit at RIT

At RIT Gary Hustwit will be speaking about his work as a documentary filmmaker and his appearance will highlight the first public exhibit of his photographic record of a day with Massimo and Lella Vignelli.

IDSA ATL - January Brew Crew

 

Once a month we will be meeting at a local brewery after work to discuss a design topic. For January, we are kicking off 2020 by playing Edison Deck: A Tool for Everyday Ideas.

Edison Deck cards train your brain to think beyond the obvious helping you make the new connections that lead to innovative suggestions. This valuable skill benefits all areas of your life whether you’re launching a side hustle, writing a book, or planning new experiences.

How to Succeed as an IDSA Chapter Leader

 

When IDSA asked me to write a 2019 recap for our chapter, IDSA Kansas City, I instead started reflecting not just on 2019, but also the three years before that. It seems fitting, as new leadership is set to take the reins of our chapter, to look at where we are and how we got here.

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