IDSA ATX: Safe Spaces

Safe Spaces - A sketching event coinciding with Pride month. Designers are encouraged to gather at Easy Tiger (north location) to sketch and discuss what the idea of a "safe space" is not just in terms of LGBTQ+ but maybe society as a whole, and how we can create products within a space that unifies […]

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IDSA MSP: Tour of Bakken Museum’s Private Collection

You may know that Earl Bakken worked on pacemakers and founded Medtronic, but did you know he also collected vibrators and questionable weight-loss devices? Join us for a private tour of the Bakken Museum’s collection of antique medical instruments and some quackery, too! Afterward, we’ll head over to nearby Steel Toe Brewing.

IDSA TOR: Discovering Impactful Design Challenges in the Global South

Dr. Bilton will share examples of projects and designs by CGEN students that have led to positive impact in communities in the Global South. Design is often conducted in the developed world for the top of the income pyramid. However, more than half of the world’s population earns less than $10 per day, posing unique design […]

IDSA HTX: Why diverse perspectives matter in healthcare design

Kristi Bartlett is the director of product development at ZIBRIO, the Balance Company, where she designs products for fall prevention in aging. She became interested in design for healthcare after her experiences caring for a family member with medical needs opened her eyes to the lack of consideration for patients and home users in medical […]

IDSA MIL: DesignWisconsin

DesignWisconsin is a 2-day Wisconsin-centric Industrial Design event with several companies displaying their latest and proudest works in a mini-tradeshow format. It is a little known secret that Wisconsin is a hub for product innovation - our mission with this event is to showcase and celebrate prominent Wisconsin-based Industrial Design teams and their work. We […]

IDSA NYC: Women Who Hardware Meetup

Come meet and mingle with folks from New York's hardware and design community at an event hosted by Women Who Hardware and IDSA NYC Chapter, during NYCxDesign Week 2022. The event features show-and-tell presentations and brief stand-ups by community members, highlighting their work, including organizations, companies, and community groups. We will also be celebrating the […]

IDSA NYC: Designing for Wellbeing

Join us for an immersive conversation on Designing for Wellbeing with Karim Rashid and James Krause. Learn more about the process and differentiating elements of designing for the luxury segment to secure unique experiences. Moderated by Emily R. Pellerin, and hosted by Technogym.

IDSA NYC: Design Icons through Tucker Viemeister’s eyes

The acclaimed industrial designer shares design insights on iconic products on display at SoHo Design District member showrooms. The tour will make 5 stops and close with a celebratory toast at the final location. In collaboration with Lasvit, Tom Dixon, Artemide, Original BTC, Poggenphol.

IDSA TOR: Design and Innovation in Physical Therapy

Sid Raddalgoda will discuss the diversity of his career: from working with top caliber athletes at Olympic games to people working from home offices. Sid has been a physiotherapist for 26 years in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Clinically he works in a private clinic specializing in Sports Medicine and Hand Therapy. Sid works with professional, […]