IDSA SEA: flUX Panel

Design trends come and go, ranging from wood paneling to colorful transparent plastics, and skeuomorphism to flat user interfaces. While we can visually see changes in aesthetic taste, how about change in the design profession? What differentiates the design disciplines and how are they similar? Join IDSA Seattle for a panel of traditionally trained industrial […]

IDSA SF: Conversation with Herman Francisco

Join us Thursday, June 24th when Herman's Francisco shares about his journey in design and becoming a transportation designer at autonomous vehicle company, Zoox . Herman Francisco is a naturally born creative, educator, consultant, holistic thinker and weird-ideas lover. He has made creativity and design a lifestyle by building Lowrider bicycles, movie vehicles, rethinking men's […]

IDSA SJ: June Meet Up

Come join us for our first event on June 16th! We will be playing games and networking.

IDSA TOR: First Chapter Meeting

This is a chance to meet our chapter officers to discuss how together we can engage and connect our design community. Recorded on June 8, 2021 https://vimeo.com/572645804

IDSA DEN: Mapping Your Design Career

Are you underemployed or looking for a new gig and not sure where to start? Are you an employer or hiring manager looking for your next candidate? This panel will provide inspiration for those who have been affected in the employment realm. Panelists: Joshua Hoffeld, Trent Garner, Darren Kanthal, Alice Jandristis, Bailey Van Etten, David […]

IDSA ATX: Design Patents and More: IP for Designers

Join us for part 2 of our conversation with Joel Delman who will cover (almost) everything you might need to know related to Design Patents and Intellectual Property protection

IDSA PVD: Outsiders on the Inside Mini Conference – The Future of Womxn’s Health

Not so long ago, the only acceptable women’s health topics at conferences and investor meetings were pregnancy and breastfeeding. Fertility, menstruation, menopause, and masturbation–huge parts of a woman's life–were at best considered fringe and at worst taboo. However, thanks to a growing group of founders and companies on a mission to move these topics into […]

IDSA PVD: Outsiders on the Inside Mini Conference – Destigmatize and Normalize: Womxn’s Health Products are Here to Stay

The female body is capable of doing amazing things. From menstruation to childbirth to breastfeeding and beyond, women’s bodies and their functions should be respected and celebrated. Let's be clear though: the experience of being a woman isn’t easy at all, and a lot of this is largely due to bias and blindspots that affect […]

IDSA ATX: Contracts for Designers: Everything You Need to Know

Join us for the first in our 2 part series, where we discuss all things related to contracts. Whether you're an independent designer, or you're working for an agency, Joel will cover (almost) everything you might need to know related to these often overwhelming, but critical documents. Recorded May 20, 2021 https://vimeo.com/showcase/8499612/video/554263066

Women in Design SEA: Built For This, Part 1 with Paola Reyes

In the Built for This series, our guests share how they identified their superpowers and now play to those strengths. Since women often experience imposter syndrome and pressure to conform, we want to highlight the stories of women whose celebration of their uniqueness in turn makes them a perfect fit for design. Women who know […]