The IDSA New York City (NYC) Chapter serves the networking and professional development needs of industrial designers in New York City, New York and surrounding areas. Some of the activities and events that New York City Chapter has produced include lectures, studio tours, and collaborations with other professional design organizations. IDSA was founded in New York City in 1965 and has a tremendous history of community activity here. In 1988, 2003, and 2023, New York City was the site of IDSA’s International Design Conference and Education Symposium which brought together designers from around the world for design dialogue and discourse.

IDSA New York City also supports design students in the area, including Parsons School of Design, Pratt Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, and the School of Visual Arts. We encourage a strong partnership between the student chapters and the professional chapter that includes portfolio reviews, career development, and social events.

The chapter officers below were elected to position by members of the New York City Chapter and hold a two-year term. 

Officers


Ian C. Adler, IDSA

Student Liaison

Mary Chimenti, IDSA

Secretary/Treasurer

Cody Moore, IDSA

Communications Officer

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2025 Design Leadership Bootcamp

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IDSA Announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors as Organization Celebrates its 60th Anniversary

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Member Spotlight: Will Jiang, IDSA, Wins IDA Design Award for GoTip

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Member Spotlight: Arzu Oran, IDSA, Wins Best Prototype at NASA Wearables Challenge

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Member Spotlight: Belanna Zhou, IDSA, Receives Red Dot Best of Best for CHEECI Brand Identity

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Member Spotlight: Alvaro Uribe, IDSA, Collaborates with Slide Design on the Coliseum Chair

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Watch our National Industrial Design Day 2025 Spotlights!

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Join Our Upcoming Professional Development Webinars

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