Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)

Thank you for being part of the 2024 IDSA International Design Conference & Education Symposium! Your energy, insights, and contributions made this year truly memorable. #IDSAIDC We’re thrilled to announce that the 2025 IDC & Education Symposium will be held in Detroit, Michigan—a city rich with design history and innovation. Get ready to explore the Motor City’s dynamic creative scene as we bring together the brightest minds in design next year! Stay tuned for more details.

We are now accepting applications and nominations for open positions on IDSA's Board of Directors. Serving on the Board offers a unique opportunity to shape IDSA’s strategic vision, collaborate with industry leaders, and make a lasting impact on the design profession. 👉If you’re ready to contribute your leadership and insights, submit your application or nominate a colleague today: idsa.org/2024-elections/ 📅 Applications close on January 10, 2025

🏆 #IDSAIDEA 2024 winner spotlight: Ski-Doo Grand Touring, designed by the BRP Design & Innovation Team, received a gold International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) in the Automotive & Transportation category. #IDSAIDEA The Ski-Doo Grand Touring is a new emissions-free electric snowmobile. Powered by its proprietary Rotax E-Power technology, built by in-house experts, the snowmobile is designed exclusively for Uncharted Society experience outfitters and tour operators with features, power, and range optimized for guided snowmobile excursions up to 50 km. This meets the expectation of new riders who would like to enjoy a quiet experience in nature and explore new territories, including protected lands, with clean energy. The Ski-Doo Grand Touring replaces the sound of an engine with the sounds of nature, allowing riders a totally new way of communing with the winter landscape. 👉Learn more about this project and browse the winners of the 44th annual International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) at idsa.org/IDEA.

🎉 THIS FRIDAY: Join IDSA’s NYC Chapter for the Bronze Apple Award Gala at NeueHouse Madison Square! Celebrate visionary designers, connect with industry leaders, and be inspired by the creative energy of NYC’s design community. The evening includes a light reception, award ceremony, and highlights from the Student Video Competition. Register now: https://lnkd.in/exjid9B8 Thank you to the 2024 Gala sponsors: LIXIL, Mormedi, and UltiMaker.

Applications for WantedDesign's Launch Pad 2025 are now open! This is your chance to showcase your innovative furniture, home accessories, and lighting prototypes at ICFF, May 18-20, 2025, at the Javits Center in New York City. 🔗Submit your application by January 13: https://lnkd.in/erHA6eKX

Attention NYC designers! You're invited to the IDSA Women in Design NYC Chapter's end of year celebration on December 6! Grab your ticket today: https://lu.ma/07ncqlve This event will bring female and non-binary designers together to reflect on an incredible year, celebrate the growing community, and highlight memorable moments. ✨ What to Expect: • Enjoy delicious food and drinks. • Participate in fun activities hosted throughout the evening. • Dress code: “FESTIVE” – express yourself however you’d like! This event is exclusively for women and non-binary designers. 🖼️ Share Your Work: We’d love to feature your designs in our slideshow! Submit up to 3 slides showcasing your work from this past year. You can also opt for a formal 3-minute presentation during our “Year in Review” segment. 📧 Email your submissions to: widnyc@idsa.org Let’s come together and make this celebration truly special. We can’t wait to see you there!

🏆 At this year's International Design Conference & Education Sympsium, we were thrilled to induct Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman into IDSA's Academy of Fellows! Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman, founder of Interwoven Design Group and Professor of Industrial Design at Pratt Institute, is a trailblazer in wearable technology, smart textiles, and industrial design. With over 30 years of experience, she has earned prestigious awards like the IDEA Gold and Spark Design Awards. Rebeccah’s work with NASA and interdisciplinary collaborations have pushed the boundaries of design education, while her leadership in IDSA's Women in Design Committee has been instrumental in advocating for gender inclusivity in the field. As a nominator noted, “Rebeccah’s commitment to creating a sustainable, accessible, and beautiful future in her classrooms and professional work deserves recognition.” Another colleague noted that Rebeccah’s “innovative approach to teaching and mentorship has left an indelible mark on her students and colleagues alike." 🔗Meet all of the 2024 IDSA Award https://lnkd.in/eRwUzxwA

🏆 #IDSAIDEA 2024 winner spotlight: RoboMarker G2, designed by Dillon L. Brown and Alan W. Brown of Dark Forest Studio Space for Surgilum LLC, received a gold International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) in the Medical & Health category. #IDSAIDEA Prior to vision-correction surgery, doctors must mark their work zone so that they know where to align their laser and/or an artificial lens used to correct an astigmatism. But current markers use metal tips that require sterilization (i.e., wait time) and application of wet ink onto a wet cornea, creating an indistinct mark that fades in 15 minutes The RoboMarker G2 by Surgilum is a first-in-class handheld device designed to aid ophthalmic surgeons. The RoboMarker G2 includes a handle with a hidden pendular weight system that keeps a numerical axis dial horizontally stable, and a pre-inked disposable tip that is attached to the handle at the desired axis. 👉Learn more about this project and browse the winners of the 44th annual International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) at idsa.org/IDEA.

🏆2024 Student Merit Award (SMA) winner spotlight: Meet Lucia Li of the Rhode Island School of Design! Lucia explores design as a means of communication and education, with particular interest in youth and children’s education, sustainability, and environmental justice. Swipe through to explore her work: ⭐The Swing-Bag transforms into a portable swing, encouraging kids to embrace outdoor play and exploration. It promotes confidence and active engagement with their environment. ⭐ CareGo is a functional lunch tote designed to support care workers with adaptable compartments and a folding mechanism. It addresses their mobile routines and highlights the importance of meaningful meals in their daily care work. ⭐ Anio Block Toys introduces children to nature-centric systems thinking through sustainable, tactile play. It bridges abstract ecological concepts with interactive learning, inspiring curiosity about natural systems.

🌎 That's a wrap! The Circular Design Deep Dive brought together bold ideas and inspiring leaders to tackle the future of sustainable design. A huge thank you to our incredible emcee Lisa Pellegrino, whose energy and passion set the stage for two days of impactful discussions and insights. Here are just a few highlights from the event: 🚀 Sayeh Dastgheib-Beheshti, IDSA explored the unsustainable demands of growth-driven economies, presenting bold strategies for rethinking design’s role in creating equitable and sustainable futures. 🚀 Michael Mossoba explored how brands can lead the charge in adopting circular strategies, redefine design practices, and create regenerative systems that drive long-term impact. 🚀 Reet Aus PhD exposed the staggering environmental toll of the fashion industry and demonstrated how her UPMADE® certification transforms textile waste into valuable resources, cutting emissions by up to 80%. Thank you to Jason P. Belaire, IDSA, Shujan Bertrand, Stephan Clambaneva, IDSA WDO, Lew Epstein, Karen Guzmán, Lisa Hix, Saurabh Mhatre, Baillie Mishler, Michael Mossoba, Barent Roth, Gerhard Seizer, John Skabardonis, PhD, DTM, Oluwaseyi Sosanya, and Surya Vanka, IDSA, WDO for leading the conversation on sustainable design! Special thanks to our sponsor Covestro for making this event possible.