Ever wondered what it takes to design a truly sustainable product? Is it even possible? Micaela will share a case study on designing 'the most eco-conscious water bottle to ever exist' plus eight guiding principles learned along the way. Micaela McCabe is a Chicago-based industrial designer with nine years of experience in the commercial housewares […]
Thursday, August 11, 2022 to catch up on all things design. Sign up to get monthly invites if you’re not already!
The IDSA + Grow Design Leadership Bootcamp is intended to help you prepare for your future as a design leader and equip you with the necessary knowledge to accelerate your professional growth. […]
We'll start with a tour of Blu Dot furniture's design studios at 4, then head next door to Bauhaus Brew Labs at 5 for libations and socializations!
Author and curator Vicki Matranga has researched Chicago’s design history since the 1990s. Get introduced to designers who served clients in consumer, commercial and industrial markets during 1920-1970. Early Chicago designers, some with little formal education but with entrepreneurial ambition, created products that solved problems of their times. Their work can inspire and influence you […]
Come join us for a cross chapter event and a long overdue in-person happy hour with University of Houston Industrial Design students and professors. Students are eager to learn any tips and tricks from all who are willing to share! Drinks and pizza will be provided!
When management of people, process and content constantly knocks on your door, It's sometimes hard to implement improvements. Taking snapshots of the status quo of your design function and picking the low hanging fruits is a quick way to retain good quality level. In this hands on interactive workshop, we will provide you with tried […]
Thursday, July 7, 2022 to catch up on all things design. Sign up to get monthly invites if you’re not already!
IDSA and AIGA are joining forces with the monthly AAF and Ad2 recurring series, hosted at different locations every third/last Thursday of the month. Grab a drink or a bite and meet some old friends and new faces in the local ad community!
