IDSA Chicago’s Masterclass: Designing for Disabilities

Join us for an in-person Masterclass where expert Deana McDonagh dives deep into how to create inclusive designs that empower. Join IDSA's Chicago Chapter for an exciting event featuring speaker and master class runner Deana McDonagh as she explores the world of inclusive and empathic design. The event consists of a talk (learn) and Q&A […]

Formation Open Studio

FORMATION OPEN STUDIO! The IDSA Transportation Section is pleased to present Formation Open Studio .Please join Formation Design Group, Twisthink, Audality, and IDSA Atlanta for an evening of networking and a special presentation by Joyce Tan of Airbus. Joyce Tan, Head of Research & Technology at Airbus Americas, will be speaking about sustainability and sharing […]

IDSA CLE: Building a Corporate Design Strategy with STERIS

Curious about the role of industrial design in the medical industry? Want to understand how a small design department can successfully advocate for design in a large corporation? Join us October 26th at STERIS for an inside look into the product development process from the perspective of a leading global provider of industry standard medical […]

IDSA HOU: Why You Need to Embrace Your Inner Design Entrepreneur!

Why You Need to Embrace Your Inner Design Entrepreneur! Many industrial/product designers often ponder the possibility of becoming entrepreneurs and monetizing their talents. They wonder, "Can I truly be an entrepreneur and start generating income? How can I leverage my skills to navigate this challenging path?" We are excited to announce that your questions about […]

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IDSA CLE: Product End of Life with Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District

As industrial designers, we all hope to be environmentally conscious with what we put into the world. A big part of that is considering what will happen at the end of the product’s useful life. Doreen Schreiber, Business Recycling Specialist & TRUE Advisor at the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District, will guide us through the […]

Detroit Month of Design

Every September, partners across Detroit—from emerging studios to established companies and educational institutions—come together to show off their latest works and ideas. These cross-disciplinary events take place in all corners of the city, highlighting the talent and innovation that makes Detroit a UNESCO City of Design. The 13th Annual Detroit Month of Design Festival is […]

Rumpke Recycling Facility Tour

Sustainability is a topic of evergrowing importance, and, as designers, it is important to learn how we can design products to better fit within the existing recycling infrastructure. Join us on Wednesday, August 9th to see recycling technology in action at the Rumpke recycling plant, and learn what happens to the products we design at the end […]

IDSA Kalamazoo Chapter Kickoff & Mixer

This is your chance to help chart the chapter’s future and ensure it grows into a thriving platform for designers like yourself to expand your professional network, exchange ideas, inspire new perspectives and fuel your creativity. Please join us at the Newell Brands Design Center the kickoff and mixer at 6 pm on August 1. […]

Effectively Engaging Stakeholders to Move Ideas Forward

An interactive workshop with Switch Innovation Lab on how to more effectively engage with your colleagues and all the stakeholders of your projets, and how this can help you break through those barriers and move your ideas forward.

UW and WWU Junior Show

Junior Show celebrating the work by students from University of Washington and Western Washington university.

Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)

Join us for an engaging session on the transformative power of 3D Printing, also know as Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM). - Explore the past, present, and future of DFAM in the manufacturing industry. - Learn about the latest advancements in DFAM that are revolutionizing industrial design. - Hear captivating pioneer stories and uncover the […]

IDSA PDX x Play&Co: Business as Usual

IDSA PDX and play&co have partnered to present a series of industrial design REPORTS for IN-PERSON EVENTS IN 2023. this first OF THREE eventS, 'business as usual', will BE PRESENTED BY PLAY&CO'S SENIOR DESIGNER JASON MCGINNITY AND COVER THEMES CULTURE, CONNECTIVITY AND INTELLIGENCE IN THE BUSINESS OF DESIGN. WITHIN THE BUSINESS CULTURE, PLAY&CO BELIEVES THAT […]

CIA Spring Show Closing Happy Hour

We are celebrating the close of the Cleveland Institute of Art's annual spring Show, which features work from Its ID students. It is an opportunity for us to congratulate them and provide networking with professionals.

DAAPWorks Professional Night

This event showcases the capstone projects from graduating students and is a great opportunity to see the very best of upcoming young design talent all in one place. Join us for Professional Night on Wednesday, April 26th from 6-8 pm, where you can enjoy food and drink as you peruse the show. IDSA Cincinnati will […]

IDSA NYC: Celebrating Women Designers Who Tell Our Stories

IDSA NYC Chapter is excited to invite you to the first IDSA NYC Woman In Design Event (since 1965), a panel discussion and networking event with a group of amazing and talented NYC Women Designers. As the March featured events for 2023, this event is designated to celebrate Women's History Month. We welcome all women […]

SMA Selection night 2023

Come support Senior Industrial Design Students of CCAD, OSU, and ICC as they showcase their work in Round 1 of the Student Merit Awards! Senior Industrial Design Students from the Columbus College of Art & Design, The Ohio State University, and the International Center for Creativity will present their projects and portfolios before a jury […]

IDSA NYC: Conversations with James Howard

IDSA NYC Chapter is excited to bring to you a riveting conversation with James Howard, to honor, recognize, and explore his incredible career in the industrial design field. As we kick-off our events for 2023, and celebrate Black History Month, the event will open with a trailer of James’ movie, ‘The Gathering’, which highlights the […]

IDSA HTX: Second Thursdays (Feb 2023)

Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. to catch up on all things design. Sign up to get monthly invites if you’re not already!  

IDSA TOR: Design Innovation

Enjoy the recording of this event. How can we create conditions for design innovation in Canada? IDSA-Toronto chapter has invited leading design experts to participate in a 90-minute roundtable to examine the trends they see and examine the conditions that lead to design innovation in Canada. Each panelist will begin with a Pecha Kucha style slideshow […]

Santa’s Workshop! – IDSA-DFW / Service Design Network Dallas Holiday Event

We are bringing 'Santa's Workshop' Back to SMU's DIG (Deason Innovation Gym) Lab! For those who experienced this last year with us, you know how much fun it was. We received tons of requests to bring this event back, so it's happening! This year we are making it even more fun by collaborating with the […]

IDSA DFW: 2022 Holiday Party

It is almost that time of year, and we are bringing 'Santa's Workshop' Back to SMU's DIG (Deason Innovation Gym) Lab! For those who experienced this last year with us, you know how much fun it was. We received tons of requests to bring this event back, so it's happening! This year we are making […]

IDSA HTX: 2022 Holiday Social

IDSA HTX will be celebrating the holidays in place of our First Thursdays December! Join us for a fun get together at McIntyre's Downtown on Thursday, Dec. 15th at 6:00 PM. Have some snacks and first drinks on us! The venue also usually has food trucks, hope to see y’all there 🎉

IDSA ATX: 2022 Holiday Party

To celebrate the end of 2022, and to toast an even more amazing 2023, please join us at Haymaker, in mid-town Austin (just east of UT campus and 35), on December 15th at 6:30pm. IDSA is partnering with the Last Thursday meetup, and will be hosting the evening. Yep, that means the first few drinks […]

First Thursdays (Dec 2022) – IDSA RDU

Join IDSA RDU and the NC State IDSA Student Chapter for our last First Thursday of the year with projects, portfolios, shop talk, networking, hot chocolate, and holiday cheer. Students will have their work on display in the studios and their portfolios available for review. Also, we are excited to announce that members of the […]

2022 Holiday Gala – IDSA NYC

The Holiday Gala 2022 is generously sponsored by LIXIL(Hydrific + LIXIL Global Design). Two years later, the IDSA NYC Holiday Gala is finally BACK! Please join us in celebrating 2023 while we look forward to the year to come! Let’s get together and enjoy the food and drink with our hosts at Hydrific. And, have […]

Blurred Lines 3.0 – IDSA CLE, COL, CIN

IDSA Blurred Lines 3.0 | Industrial Design & Emerging Technology From integrating AI tools like Midjourney into ID practice to designing immersive spaces and products in Gravity sketch, designers are taking advantage of new tools and software to augment their skillsets. Join us as we explore the tools of the designer at the cutting edge […]

The Role of Design in Social Innovation Intrapreneurship – IDSA TOR

Building social infrastructure is a noble call to action; it offers both a vision and a call to practical implementation. The role that Design and Designers play in this has become increasingly more explicit (or co-opted) depending upon the sector, industry or system. More and more, Designers are being asked to participate and contribute to […]

First Thursdays (Nov 2022) – IDSA HTX

Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Urban South HTX to catch up on all things design. Sign up to get monthly invites if you’re not already!  

Lenovo Studio Tour – IDSA RDU

Lenovo will be hosting a Studio Tour at their Morrisville campus. All student and professionals are welcome to attend. The event is free, but we're using Eventbrite to get a head count. Looking forward to seeing you there! Preliminary Schedule: 4:30-5:00 | Welcome and remarks from Brian Leonard, VP of Design in the Design Gallery […]