We're bringing together the vibrant local design community at Xaco Taco in Providence on March 5 at 6 pm for a National Industrial Design Day Celebration. Please extend this invitation to your friends and colleagues within your design network. The more, the merrier! Mark your calendars and spread the word. We can't wait to see […]
We are excited to have Lindsey Maxwell provide a talk about her experience with relationships throughout her design career. This talk will be on Friday, January 19th from 3 - 4:30 PM EST (Q&A portion at the end) and open to the entire design community (including allies). We will be working with our other WID […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We love creating products, but they all end up somewhere. Join us to learn how to create better end of life outcomes for your designs.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
Junior Show celebrating the work by students from University of Washington and Western Washington university.
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 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 […]