About Design Leadership Bootcamp This intensive, interactive 6-week training program helps build business design competencies in 5 key subject areas, giving participants an edge when tapped to lead design for businesses. This bootcamp-style learning framework navigates the complexities between
IDSA’s New York City Design community, spearheaded by IDSA NYC and Women in Design NYC, invites you to a week of exploration and connection through a curated series of events for NYCxDESIGN 2024. From May 16-23, join us for
Stephan Clambaneva, IDSA, Managing Director & Partner at PARK, and Jay Peters, IDSA, Partner at PARK, are making waves in sustainable business practices as they lead PARK in the USA. PARK’s latest achievement, establishing a three-year Sustainability Partnership with the
Herndon, VA., March 14, 2024 – The Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA) is thrilled to announce the one-year appointment of Maximillian Burton as its newest Board member. With an illustrious career that spans over two decades, Burton brings
IDSA Design Protection Section Charles Lee Mauro MSc CHFP / Joel Delman Design Is Worth Protecting If you are like most professional designers, regardless of your application area, your focus is routinely on challenging design problems. In such an
This February, we invite you to join us in recognizing and celebrating the significant impact of Black voices in industrial design. Throughout the month, we’re highlighting the valuable contributions made by Black designers throughout history. Explore the stories of
Saloni Bedi, IDSA, an industrial designer at Loft Design Studio and an alumna of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), led a team at MIT in developing APT (Accessible Pregnancy Tests), a groundbreaking solution designed to cater to the
Calling all visionaries! This is your opportunity to be a part of the forefront of industrial design by speaking at an IDSA event! We’re excited to invite you to lead the conversation and share your expertise as a speaker.
Embark on a journey through 44 years of the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), exploring winners that epitomize visionary design. From revolutionary transportation solutions to life-changing medical advancements, these designs have left a lasting mark on our world. As
Dr. Prasad Boradkar, IDSA, has assumed the role of Dean at the University of Minnesota’s College of Design, making history as the first industrial designer chosen to lead the College. His official term began on September 5, 2023. Boradkar
Home Industrial designers “improve our lives in every way and are worthy of our recognition.” Home Main Menu RELATED What Is Industrial Design? History of IDSA An annual celebration on March 5 Each year, IDSA celebrates National Industrial Design Day
Embark on a journey through 44 years of the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), exploring winners that epitomize visionary design. From revolutionary transportation solutions to life-changing medical advancements, these designs have left a lasting mark on our world. As
IDSA is pleased to present the newest members of our Board of Directors, Women in Design Committee, Districts Committee and Education Council. These individuals are all uniquely qualified and many have already dedicated much of their time to the
Home Highlighting outstanding members each year who work to the betterment of our Society. Home Main Menu RELATED Past 20/2X Recipients The 20/2X recognition program was started in 2020 as a way for us to extend our ability to
Saloni Bedi, IDSA, an industrial designer at Loft Design Studio and an alumna of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), led a team at MIT in developing APT (Accessible Pregnancy Tests), a groundbreaking solution designed to cater to the
Stephan Clambaneva, IDSA, and Surya Vanka, IDSA, distinguished members of IDSA’s Board of Directors, recently represented the association at the 33rd World Design Assembly (WDA) in Tokyo, Japan. As community leaders, they advocated for IDSA’s mission, connecting with global
IDSA mourns the loss of Paul B. Specht, FIDSA, a leader in the world of industrial design, who passed away on November 8, 2023. Functioning in the dual roles of both senior designer and administrator throughout his 50+ year
Expand learning opportunities, foster inclusivity, and empower a new generation of designers. Donate today At the heart of IDSA lies a commitment to education, and the IDSA Design Foundation was born in 2001 to propel the industrial design profession
Home An all-inclusive membership for industrial design programs, their educators and students. Home Main Menu RELATED Advocacy Toolkits Categories & Pricing Impact & Benefits Enroll About Academic Membership An evolution of our highly successful Group Membership program, Academic Membership
IDSA mourns the loss of Clair Samhammer, FIDSA, an industry leader and cherished friend in the world of industrial design. Clair’s passing on October 15, 2023, at the age of 95 in Mission Viejo, CA marks the end of a
A year ago, Paula Leon, IDSA undertook a project focused on enhancing the user experience of cleaning menstrual cups in public restrooms. Recognizing its significant potential, she was propelled by a deep passion to empower women in managing menstruation