Professional Development
Explore upcoming webinars designed to inspire, educate, and connect you with the industrial design community.

About IDSA's Professional Development Webinars
Stay connected with the industrial design community through our latest virtual events, hosted in collaboration with IDSA members. Designed to support your professional development, these sessions feature expert-led discussions, interactive workshops, and invaluable insights from industry leaders. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, grow your career, or expand your network, explore what’s coming up and reserve your spot today!
Becoming a Designpreneur Series
Becoming a Designpreneur is a dynamic 12-part webinar series designed to equip designers with the insights, tools, and strategies needed to build and sustain a successful design business. Hosted by visionary entrepreneur John Arnott, this series brings together industry experts to share real-world experiences, practical advice, and actionable steps for turning creative vision into entrepreneurial success.
Have a designpreneurship story—whether a big win or a learning moment? We’d love to hear it! Share your success or disaster story with us at [email protected] and be part of the conversation.
- Part 1: Design to Succeed
- Part 2: Maximizing Leverage in the Supply Chain

DEIA Designing with Inclusion: Universal Design + Disability Series
The world of industrial design is evolving, and inclusion isn’t just a trend—it’s a necessity. With over 1.3 billion people worldwide living with a disability—representing a global market worth $13 trillion—the need for accessible, user-friendly design has never been greater.
- Part 1: Introduction to Universal Design
