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2016 International Conference to Mark IDSA’s 50th Anniversary

The New Industrial Revolution, A Future Perfect and 21st Century Change Agents are all part of the Future of the Future—as the Industrial Designers Society of America hosts its International Conference during the Society’s 50th year while its prestigious International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) celebrates 35 years.

#IDSASeattle15 Features Design Studio Tours, Happy Hours, Reunions

All work and no play makes for a dull designer. So IDSA is ensuring the 2015 International Conference in Seattle offers some opportunities for attendees to have almost as much fun off-hours, as they will during the conference. Design

Michael Warsaw, IDSA in new VP Role at Global Furniture Maker

Michael Warsaw, IDSA, says it’s an exciting time to be a part of design. IDSA Member Michael Warsaw is featured in a 2015 media interview. The new vice president of global design and innovation at Haworth oversees the furniture maker’s focus on

Gerald Proctor, L/IDSA, donates $10,000 to Design Foundation

A lifetime member of IDSA who recently passed away is leaving a legacy for future generations of designers. The estate of Gerald “Jerry” Edward Proctor, L/IDSA, has donated $10,000 to IDSA’s scholarship fund. The money will be earmarked for the Design

Women In Design SF Event Recap: Aesthetics in Design

IDSA’s Women in Design is on the move. The Society’s special interest section hosted an “Aesthetics in Design” event during San Francisco Design Week. Several speakers, followed by a panel, took the stage on June 8, 2015 in Timken Hall at the

Women in Design SF at 2015 San Francisco Design Week

IDSA’s Women in Design special interest section is hosting an “Aesthetics in Design” event at San Francisco Design Week. Several speakers, followed by a panel, are scheduled from 5-9 pm on June 8 in Timken Hall at California College

Member Spotlight: Sarah Goldner has wins top prize in 2015 Groovystuff Industry Challenge

She tells Furniture Design, her project “aesthetically highlights the integration of rustic and industrial fabrication with its cohesive and simplistic beauty.” IDSA Student Member and University of Oregon senior majoring in product and material studies Sarah Goldner has won the top prize

Remembering Gerald E. Proctor

Gerald “Jerry” Edward Proctor of Pittsburgh, a lifetime member of IDSA and the organizer of IDSA’s Mid-Atlantic Chapter, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. He was 81.

Veronika Scott in the Global Media Spotlight

An IDSA International Design Excellence Award (#IDSAIDEA) winner, who’s serving as a keynote speaker at the 2016 IDSA International Conference (#IDSADetroit16), is earning global headlines for her designs with social impact. Veronika Scott‘ credits a product design class with prompting her “to create something that fills a

IDSA supports Maryland Design Excellence Commission legislation

The Indsutrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) has joined the movement to create the Maryland Design Excellence Commission. IDSA Executive Director Daniel Martinage has submitted a letter to the chair and vice chair of the Maryland

Member Spotlight: Q&A With Gadi Amit

He’s the force behind the Fitbit, Sproutling and Google’s modular phone, among many other innovations. Gadi Amit, IDSA, founder of New Deal Design in San Francisco, comes from a family of architects and got his first design job at an Israeli

Remembering Kenji Ekuan, I/IDSA

, considered one of the pioneers of modern Japanese industrial design, has died at the age of 85. His office reports Ekuan died Feb. 8 at a Tokyo hospital from “sick sinus syndrome,” a collection of heart rhythm disorders. Ekuan perhaps

IDSA South at NPE2015

This year, the South District Conference is co-located in Orlando with NPE2015, the world’s leading plastics trade show and conference. We’re excited to offer all attendees of Home Cooking: Designing, Manufacturing and Sourcing in the USA complimentary passes to

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