Recognizing that industrial designers affect the quality of life in our increasingly independent and complex society; that responsible ethical decision making often requires conviction, courage and ingenuity in today's competitive business context: We, the members of the Industrial Designers Society of America, will endeavor to meet the standards set forth in this code, and strive to support and defend one another in doing so.

Fundamental Ethical Principles
We will uphold and advance the integrity of our profession by:

Board of Directors | Education Council

Governance Documents

IDSA Bylaws

IDSA Code of Ethics

File attachments: 

2008_IDSA_Annual_Report.pdf

Nominations for the following awards are due to IDSA by June 19, 2009.

See more information, past recipients and nomination forms here:

• IDSA Education/Young Educator of the Year Awards


• IDSA Fellowship Award


• IDSA Personal Recognition Award


• IDSA Special Award