The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) has exciting news about the Society’s professional chapters in the South District. The final two chapters in this region (IDSA-Carolina and IDSA-Florida) have been renamed. IDSA-Carolina will now be IDSA-Charlotte (IDSA-CHA). IDSA-Charlotte will serve members in and around Charlotte, NC; however, until new city-based chapters are
The IDSA-San Francisco Chapter began its new virtual conversation series with Chapter Chair Başak Altan, IDSA talking to the Society’s Executive Director, Chris Livaudais, IDSA. Their discussion covered IDSA’s virtual International Design Conference 2020 (Sept. 17-18), IDSA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, benefits
After over 50 years working as an Industrial Designer, I am retired. That is, I no longer seek to make a living as a designer and I no longer seek clients and sponsored projects. However, I do continue to design
Kai Ming Yang, IDSA is a multidisciplinary designer based in New York and founder of his own studio, Studio Yang. He recently launched a new collection of lighting, Circular, which was scheduled to be presented during New York Design
Sean Zhang, IDSA is the founder and creative director of the New York-based design studio Ocrùm, known for creating furniture, lighting, mirrors and decorative accessories that encompass a timeless yet contemporary aesthetic. Recently, Ocrùm launched a new color option for the Orizon mirror: Coral
IDSA’s Special Interest Sections are composed of members who share a passion around a specific aspect of industrial design. By hosting events and sharing experiences, Sections deliver immense membership value. Under the leadership of Stephan Clambaneva, IDSA, Sections Director on IDSA’s Board of Directors, the Industrial
Effective August 3, 2020, the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) has renamed the the final four chapters in the Society’s West District to be city-based. IDSA-Arizona is now IDSA-Phoenix (IDSA-PHX); IDSA-Northwest is now IDSA-Seattle (IDSA-SEA); IDSA-Oregon is now IDSA-Portland (IDSA-PDX); and IDSA-Rocky Mountain is now IDSA-Denver (IDSA-DEN). As we
blkHaUS studios has announced grants for two Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) who are current Chicago design students and a young entry-level BIPOC professional to attend the upcoming virtual International Design Conference (IDC), hosted by the Industrial Designers Society
What if major automobile manufacturers launched into the design and manufacturing of personal protective masks? Martin Aubé, IDSA, industrial designer and president of Creative Unit in Saint-Bruno, Quebec asked himself this question in April 2020 after reading that Ford
IDSA is pleased to announce that effective July 1, the final three chapters in the Central District are renamed: IDSA-Kentucky is now IDSA-Louisville (IDSA-LVL), IDSA-Michigan is now IDSA-Detroit (IDSA-DET), and IDSA-Western Pennsylvania is now IDSA-Pittsburgh (IDSA-PIT). IDSA is currently at the
IDSA’s Sustainability Deep Dive drew hundreds of eco-conscious designers from around the world. The virtual event focused on sustainable design strategies, processes, and product experiences. We were delighted to welcome nearly 600 attendees worldwide to our inaugural Sustainability Deep Dive, which was conducted entirely online over the course of three days. The virtual gathering for professional
Ralph Caplan, H/IDSA was an inimitable voice in the design world as a writer and educator, and particularly eloquent on design’s role in catalyzing social change. “The designer’s mission is to make things right,” Caplan said in a Design Matters interview in
IDSA is pleased to share that effective today, the three IDSA-OH chapters have been renamed to reflect the city that best represents their geographic locations. IDSA Ohio Central (IDSA-OHC) is now IDSA Columbus (IDSA-COL), IDSA Ohio Northern (IDSA-OHN) is now
As part of the Industrial Designers Society of America’s virtual Sustainability Deep Dive (June 3-5, 2020), IDSA is partnering with Sustainable Minds on a GrabCAD challenge to reinvent the toaster with environmental performance as a key component. Read our Q&A below on how to get
IDSA is pleased to share that effective today, IDSA-Texas is now IDSA-Austin (ATX). The selection was made based on the large number of chapter members residing in Austin, TX. Until new city-based chapters are formed in the region, IDSA-Austin will
As first announced to our academic community on March 26 (via our Educator Update email), we are pleased to provide a virtual platform for graduating 2020 senior industrial design students to increase visibility of their work and assist in their transition
Not long after the global COVID-19 pandemic took hold in the United States, members of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) began laser-cutting and 3D-printing face masks for healthcare workers, due to a nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE). Jonathan Thai, IDSA is the principal industrial designer
During this uneasy time of living with and working through the global COVID-19 pandemic, leveraging our connections and unique skills as industrial designers to help others has become all the more important. Russ Henning, IDSA, Director of Industrial Design at Paramit’s Product Development Group and Chair
A few days ago, I reached out to my good friend and colleague Dominic Peralta, IDSA, founder of stellar ★ design, to see how his firm was doing in this difficult time. What I learned is inspiring. Stellar ★ design is 3D-printing
Four IDSA student members won top prizes in the International Housewares Association’s 27th annual Student Design Competition, and four more IDSA student members received honorable mentions. Two IDSA members also served on the Competition jury. The Competition challenges
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There has never been a time when the role of design has been more crucial to the health of the Earth’s environment and people, or more crucial to the survival of many of the species with whom we share
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is pleased to announce the launch of two new and two returning professional chapters in March 2020. The new chapters are: IDSA-Jinhua in China (IDSA-JIN), with Chris Hosmer, IDSA as Chair and Dylan
DUE TO RECENT HEALTH ADVISORIES FROM NEW YORK CITY, THE ROWENA REED KOSTELLOW AWARD CEREMONY HAS BEEN POSTPONED. The legacy of Rowena Reed Kostellow, FIDSA endures through the Rowena Reed Kostellow Fund. Chaired by Tucker Viemeister, FIDSA, the Fund has announced the
Practicing industrial designers across disciplines (including: furniture, automotive, apparel, etc.) are invited to participate in this online questionnaire. The analyzed results are aimed to be published in multiple academic journals and finally compiled in the PhD thesis of Christoph Koch, IDSA, an