Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)

The IDSA Design Foundation has opened applications for the 2025 Scholarships Program. Students pursuing a future in industrial design are invited to apply now through November 28, 2025. Each year, the IDSA Design Foundation awards two scholarships made possible through the generous support of community members and corporate partners. Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed over $120,000 in tuition support, helping a diverse group of emerging designers advance their academic and professional goals. Beyond financial assistance, scholarship recipients gain meaningful exposure through the Industrial Designers Society of America’s media channels and are profiled in INNOVATION magazine, an invaluable opportunity for early-career designers to be recognized by the broader design community. We are proud to support students at the earliest stages of their careers and look forward to supporting the next generation of design leaders. Learn more and apply today: idsadesignfoundation.org

A big thank you to all who joined us last week for our Designpreneur session! Your energy keeps this series growing. Don’t miss Part 7 on Thursday, December 11 at 6 PM ET—another chance to dive into how designers bring ideas to life, and to market. Hosted by John Arnott, RCA, ACID, IDSA, with Caterina Rizzoni, IDSA, Part 7 features Hannah Berkin-Harper. Hannah Berkin-Harper is a designer, educator, and researcher whose practice lives at the intersection of industrial design, public space and sustainability. She currently serves as Associate Professor of Industrial Design in the J. Robert & Barbara A. Hillier College of Architecture & Design at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and holds the role of Design Lead at Street Lab, a non-profit focused on pop-up placemaking and open-streets interventions in New York City. Hannah holds a Master of Industrial Design from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from Vassar College. In her design practice, she served for nearly a decade as a senior designer in the studio of Karim Rashid, working on furniture, tableware, consumer products and interior design for global clientele. She founded her own consultancy, HBH Design, to focus on projects around public space, active design and environmental sustainability, collaborating with private clients and non-profits alike. Register here! https://lnkd.in/e9qm_mMw

Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 6:00 PM (Virtual) Hosted by John Arnott, RCA, ACID, IDSA, featuring Stephan Clambaneva, IDSA WDO. Join us for Part 6 of the Designpreneur series — a monthly exploration of how designers transform ideas into businesses. Hosted by John Arnott, Part 6 features Stephan Clambaneva, someone who doesn’t just talk design—he lives it at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and impact. As Managing Director of PARK USA, he helps companies—from global brands to early-stage startups—embed design excellence, strategic clarity, and circular thinking into the heart of their business. With over 25 years of experience at IBM, Dassault Systèmes, and PARK, Stephan has shaped industries from MedTech to mobility. He brings a unique blend of corporate insight and entrepreneurial energy, honed over a decade of service on the Board of Directors for the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and through global speaking engagements with WDO and Milan Design Week. Stephan is also a dedicated startup mentor, supporting early-stage innovation through partnerships with German Accelerator, Orange Grove, GreekTech, and other international programs. From pitch storytelling to long-term product and brand strategy, he equips founders and SMEs with the tools to scale sustainably and differentiate through design. His belief: strategy isn’t a luxury for startups—it’s a necessity, and design is their most undervalued asset. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eV9ReXPw Zoom link provided upon registration.

IDSA Honors Global Design Leader Charles Jones with 2025 Individual Achievement Award! As one of IDSA's highest honors, this distinguished recognition celebrates a designer whose career-long contributions have profoundly advanced the practice, visibility, and impact of industrial design worldwide. For more than three decades, Charles Jones has been recognized as a global design leader with deep experience developing award-winning products that deliver exceptional customer experiences. His expertise spans R&D, brand transformation, and mergers and acquisitions, bringing together the creative and practical dimensions of business to drive meaningful innovation. A trusted advisor and partner to senior management, Jones is known for his decisive leadership, international perspective, and ability to execute with urgency at every level of an organization. He is a collaborative and innovative problem-solver who thrives in complex challenges, navigates ambiguity with ease, and consistently leads organizations to new levels of growth and competitive advantage. Jones is also an adept builder of digital design capabilities as a core strategic asset for global corporations, demonstrating proven leadership across products, apps, web, and related services. As a mentor and team builder, he has cultivated diverse, high-performing teams that are empowered to succeed and innovate across continents. As stated by a nominator, “What stands out most is Charles’ empathy, not only for users but also for designers. He creates cultures where design is not just respected but celebrated.” Please join us in recognizing extraordinary leadership and lifelong contribution to the Industrial Design profession! Charles Jones For more information about the IDSA Individual Achievement Award, please visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/epbHeteJ

Did we say thank you? 🙌 IDC 2025 was unforgettable — from the energy in Detroit to the conversations that will keep shaping design long after. If you were there, you know exactly what we mean. And if you missed it, don’t worry, we’ve got the photos to prove it. Don’t miss the teaser as we look ahead to next year's conference: in 2026, car culture meets surf culture when we head to Pasadena. https://bit.ly/4gUvBz3 #IDC2025 #IndustrialDesign #IDC2026 #DesignCommunity

We closed IDC 2025 by looking ahead. From technology and AI to ethics and responsibility, today was a call to dream big and shape a future only designers can imagine. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We leave inspired by today’s ideas and tomorrow’s possibilities. #IDC2025 #IndustrialDesign #Dream

🏆 The wait is over. The IDEA 2025 winners are live! These award-winning projects showcase the very best of industrial design today, from breakthrough innovations to timeless craftsmanship. Explore the full list of honorees on our website and be inspired by the future of design. https://lnkd.in/dkKFd9M7 #IDEA2025 #IndustrialDesign #IDSA

Day 3 reminded us why industrial design matters right now. We explored today’s challenges, shared insights, and connected around the opportunities shaping our profession. What a great day of meaningful conversations and real-world perspective. #IDC2025 #IndustrialDesign #Connect

Day 2 was all about honoring the legacy of industrial design. From the trailblazers who built the foundation to the timeless work that still inspires today, we celebrated the past while looking ahead to the future. What a great day of learning and reflection. #IDC2025 #IndustrialDesign #Learn

What an incredible start to IDC 2025! Open Design Day brought together our community to connect, spark ideas, and share the power of industrial design. Thank you to everyone who joined us — today was proof of how inspiring design can be when we come together. #IDC2025 #IndustrialDesign #Unite