Awards & Recognitions
Highlighting the exceptional work of our design community is a cornerstone of IDSA’s advocacy efforts.
IDEA
The International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) is one of the longest running and most prestigious design awards programs in existence. The competition highlights design in many connected disciplines, including design strategy, branding, digital interaction, and so much more.
Student Merit Awards
IDSA recognizes exceptional undergraduate and graduate student design talent through our Student Merit Awards program. The competition highlights the very best creativity, problem solving and design brilliance in each of IDSA’s five North American Districts.
IDSA Awards
IDSA Awards is a collection of awards presented in recognition of significant contribution to the Society or the industrial design profession, excellence in academic advancement, or personal achievement.
20/2X Recognitions
Started in 2020, IDSA Staff recognizes 20 IDSA members who have dedicated their time and talents to the betterment of the Society and the profession as a whole.
Member Spotlights
Have you recently won an ID award, launched a new ID program or initiative, written a book on ID, finished a cool project, started or appeared on a design podcast, written an article or been featured in an article about industrial design? Share your ID-related news with IDSA for a chance to be featured in a Member Spotlight on IDSA’s social media channels, website, and/or designBytes e-newsletter! We want to celebrate you, your community, and your great work.