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 […]
In this reoccurring series, we will hear from leading professionals who will share stories of their design journey, the challenges they have encountered and overcome, how they have managed to progress their careers. We will also learn about any unforeseen gaps in their professional development and how they best approach any situation to manage and […]
International Design Conference 2023 (IDC) - August 23-25, 2023 - New York City, NY
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. […]
We're having a picnic! On Saturday, July 29 IDSA Cleveland will be converging on the Sycamore Shelter in Rocky River Reservation for a day of food, fun, and games. This will be a chance to relax and socialize with fellow designers and their families. There will be crafts for all ages and some friendly yard-game […]
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 […]
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.
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 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 […]
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 […]
In the United States, design patents have become considerably stronger since the 2008 Supreme Court decision Egyptian Goddess. Yet many clients and ID professionals aren't aware of what changed in that decision, and how it affects the protection your clients can obtain with design patents. Join Patent Agent Kevin Prince, who has obtained over 2,500 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
A presentation and discussion on product development methodologies that help merge physical and digital product experiences in healthcare. Design in Healthcare: Merging Physical and Digital Experiences from IDSA on Vimeo.
This December we're having a sketching happy hour with a holiday twist. Grab a drink and enjoy some great complimentary food at the Boss Dog while we enjoy a bit […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
John Skabardonis will guide participants through an interactive session, exploring some of the latest functional integration technologies: The cool electronics we love have traditionally been made possible by electromechanical components which can be bulky, made of dissimilar materials and which have a significant carbon footprint. Functional integration aims to transform these electromechanical components into thinner, […]
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 […]
Join us for happy hour at The Market At Malcolm Yards 501 30th Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN 55414
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 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 […]
The ID Technique Deep Dive 2022 is built for industrial designers to upskill and explore the fascinating stages of the ID process where ideas come to life through drawings, renderings, and modeling.
Interested in seeing the LINK studio and having your portfolio reviewed? The talented team at LINK will give us a tour followed by portfolio reviews with professionals. When: Thursday October 27th, 2022 @ 7pm. Where: Link PD 970 Yuma Street Suite 170 Denver, CO
Gabriela Diego & Craig Mellot discuss how play influences the design process of a team that develops innovative playground environments. Recorded October 11, 2022. The Power of Play: Inside a playful studio from IDSA on Vimeo.
As an alumnus of the class of 2012 from the UHID, Rick Salinas has become a professional automotive designer and entrepreneur with 10 years of experience in developing a wide range of vehicles from high-end supercars to EVs and Air taxis. Specifically, he has worked at the Lamborghini design center, SERES EV, KITTYHAWK Inc., and […]
Cars are meticulously crafted before they go out into the world and take on a meaning all their own. Join us as we bring together designers and car enthusiasts alike to appreciate all types of cars. Have a car you’d like to bring? Even better! We will be accepting the first 50 cars that sign […]
Ever wondered how all those pigments, colors, and coatings you specify are made? Join us for a tour of the labs at Sherwin-Williams Industrial Coatings HQ to find out! We'll learn about liquid and powder coatings, polymer & resin colorants, how they're used, and see the testing and analytics the chemists use to ensure accurate, […]