Jared Fogel, IDSA

Founder, Models Plus Inc. Jared Fogel is the Founder of Models Plus, Inc., a prototype and model shop in the Chicagoland area. He graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago with his Industrial Design degree and started Models Plus right out of college in 1995. Since starting the company with just 2 employees and making all models by hand they have grown into one of the largest Model Shop’s in the United States with 15 model makers, 27 CNC machines, 6 3D printers, Silicone Molding and Casting, Custom Finishing along with any other model making need under one roof. Being an IDSA member for over 30 years has introduced him to many talented companies and designers. Attending IDC conferences and talking with designers at our booth has been a great experience and has contributed to Models Plus creating awesome Prototypes for 29 years.

Founder, Models Plus Inc.

Jared Fogel is the Founder of Models Plus, Inc., a prototype and model shop in the Chicagoland area. He graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago with his Industrial Design degree and started Models Plus right out of college in 1995. Since starting the company with just 2 employees and making all models by hand they have grown into one of the largest Model Shop’s in the United States with 15 model makers, 27 CNC machines, 6 3D printers, Silicone Molding and Casting, Custom Finishing along with any other model making need under one roof. Being an IDSA member for over 30 years has introduced him to many talented companies and designers. Attending IDC conferences and talking with designers at our booth has been a great experience and has contributed to Models Plus creating awesome Prototypes for 29 years.

Activities for Jared

20/2X Recognition | 2023

Jared’s company, Models Plus Inc., has been a faithful IDSA member as well as a valued exhibitor at the IDSA International Design Conference & Education Symposium for years.