IDSA Fellowship
Recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of industrial design.

About IDSA Fellows
IDSA’s Fellowship Program recognizes IDSA members who have earned the respect and affection of our community through distinguished service to the society and to the profession as a whole.
2025 Fellowship Awards Cycle Timeline
Call for Nominations
April 14 – May 16, 2025
- Individuals may self-nominate or nominate a peer. In order to nominate you will be asked to complete a brief form where you can select the award type, the person you want to nominate and why they are deserving.
Notification to Nominator
May 21, 2025
- Individuals will be notified whether their nomination has been selected to advance to the next phase.
Supplemental Information Request
May 21 – June 20, 2025
- If selected to advance, nominators will be asked additional questions about their submission. They will also be asked to submit letters of recommendation.
- Simultaneously, the nominee will be informed of their nomination and be asked to submit information. This includes details about their professional career and education, IDSA service, professional honors and awards.
Fellowship Jurors Review and Select Recipients
Late June – Mid July
Fellowship Awards Recipients Notified
Late July
Fellowship & IDSA Awards Ceremony
September 15 – September 19, 2025
Recipients will be honored at the 2025 IDSA International Design Conference & Education Symposium, taking place September 15-19 in Detroit, Michigan.Â
2024 Inductees
The IDSA Academy of Fellows proudly celebrates its newest inductees, recognizing their extraordinary impact on the field of industrial design.
Past Inductees
These distinguished individuals exemplify leadership, innovation, and a commitment to advancing our profession. Explore the profiles of our esteemed Fellows and discover the impact they’ve made on our community and the world of design.