Home FAQs for the IDEA program Home Frequently Asked Questions Collected here are answers to our most frequently asked questions. We hope this information helps to make your IDEA entry process as smooth as possible. IDEA 2026 entries are now closed. Entering the Competition Submission Materials New Impact Award Payment Sending Products to The Henry Ford Judging Winner Recognition Entering
Kaleidoscope Innovation designs intuitive products and experiences that are seamless extensions of the people who use them. Cincinnati, Ohio headquarters and a global presence 190+ employees and growing 35 years of product and experience innovation Powered by Infosys since 2020 A dynamic partner whether consulting or integrated at our client’s location
Inducted into the Academy of Fellows: MARKETING Consultant, Stamford, CT 2004 – Present Provide industry expertise, to mid-size companies in the development & implementation of global business-to-business marketing programs, including: product design, product marketing & branding, research and strategy, sales collateral, web site development, advertising, product publicity, direct mail, technical papers & trade show support. XEROX Corporation, Stamford, CT
Discus Dental ™ Nuance ™ Nuance is a dental composite delivery system for performing tooth repairs that dispenses light-cured nanoresin. The delivery syringe elevates the user experience with advanced ergonomics, multichannel feedback and improved environmental appropriateness, all while providing precise and measured extrusion of composite material designed to reduce waste and save money.
Lead Industrial Designer, Kaleidoscope Caterina Rizzoni is a practicing industrial designer and design researcher living in Cincinnati, OH. She is a Lead Industrial Designer at Kaleidoscope Innovation, an Infosys Company, where she leads cross-functional teams that create intuitive and innovative solutions centering usability for clients in med-tech, robotics, and consumer goods. She has served as the At-Large Director of Conferences
Why You Need to Embrace Your Inner Design Entrepreneur! Many industrial/product designers often ponder the possibility of becoming entrepreneurs and monetizing their talents. They wonder, “Can I truly be an entrepreneur and start generating income? How can I leverage my skills to navigate this challenging path?” We are excited to announce that your questions about design entrepreneurship will be addressed
The Q’WIK 15 is a boating system for junior sailors and families. Many boats, especially those with high performance characteristics, are expensive for many families. This high cost is a major barrier to entry into the sport of competitive sailing and the primary issue addressed by the Q’WIK 15. With a modular deck and hull system, users are able to
With roots stretching back to 2005, the 14th Annual Bay Area Design Dodgeball Tournament brings together designers from the San Francisco Bay Area for a mega clash-royale. As designers, it’s in our blood to be fiercely competitive, but at no other time throughout the year can we combine our physical strength, creativity and sportsmanship. Building on all that’s come before us, there’s no doubt that this year’s tournament
CIRCOW is a sustainable animal husbandry circulation system that uses livestock manure to produce biogas, wastewater, and fecal residue on-site. The Asparagopsis taxiformis (red seaweed) planted in the wastewater contains tribromomethane, which can replace some edible grasses in the diet of livestock to reduce methane emissions. The black soldier flies raised in sludge can be made into various forms for cattle to
