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IDSA Fellowship

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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

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.

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