IDSA is strongly committed to advancing the profession of industrial design through education. In 2009, the Society will offer a diverse menu of educational programs—national and regional conferences, face-to-face seminars and other issue-related conferences, online webinars and a revitalized Designer Spotlight Series. Keep an eye on this page as further information about upcoming events becomes available.
IDSA International Conference and Education Symposium
Each year, between 600 and 800 design practitioners, educators, students, business leaders and vendors working with designers from all over the world gather for IDSA's International Conference and Education Symposium. These events combine provocative speakers with practical information and solutions, as well as plenty of time for building personal and professional connections.
2009 International Conference and Education Symposium
Bruce Claxton, FIDSA, Conference Chair
September 23-26, 2009
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
Miami, FL
2010 International Conference and Education Symposium
Sohrab Vossoughi, IDSA, Conference Chair
August 4-7, 2010
Hilton Portland and Executive Tower
Portland, OR
To view web sites and other information from previous IDSA national and education conferences, visit http://www.idsa.org/absolutenm/templates/?a=3904&z=50.
District Conferences
Practitioners, students, educators and business leaders come together to learn and network at the IDSA District Conferences. Five separate events are held in the Northeast, Southern, Mideast, Midwest and Western Districts that focus on topics of regional interest and feature the presentation of the Student Merit Awards. Area designers take advantage of these events to get to know the students who will be tomorrow's design stars.
2009 District Conferences
Mideast District Conference
May 1-3, 2009
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel—Pittsburgh, PA
Midwest District Conference
April 3-5, 2009
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis—Minneapolis, MN
Northeast District Conference
March 27-29, 2009
Hyatt Regency Cambridge—Cambridge, MA
Southern District Conference
April 3-5, 2009
Hilton, St. Charles—New Orleans, LA
Western District Conference
April 24-26, 2009
Sheraton Delfina—Santa Monica, CA
Monday, January 26, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Solar Car in Portland
Special Event - Globe trotting Solar Car comes to Portland
Hot off the presses!! The Power of One Solar Car Project is coming to Portland this Thursday. To learn more about this event and to RSVP click here Learn more about the xof1 project at www.xof1.com |
xof1 at the Arctic Circle
xof1 on the open road
From: www.solaroregon.org
New Design Competition
New entries deadline: April 2nd, 2009
Registration is now open !
Competition: In this conceptual design competition, we welcome all designers around the world to create products that reflect new ideas for the beach, sea, terrace or swimming pool spaces, involving aspects such as comfort, pleasure, recreation, cleaning, environment protection, etc.
Jury: Prospero Rasulo (Italy), Jeff Miller (USA), Michael Sodeau (England), Jeannette Alther (Lievore Altherr Molina Studio) (Germany/Spain), Constantin Wortmann (Germany), Marco Acerbis (Italy), Harry Paul Van Iesel + Camila Vega (Harry & Camila Studio) (Netherlands/Chile), Carmen Fiol(Spain), Helen Kontouris (Australia)
Prizes:First Prize: $ 3,000 USD, Second Prize: $ 1,000 USD, Third Prize: $ 500 USD, Honorable Mentions: There will be 5 honorable mentions
Enter: http://www.thedesigninstitution.com/bp2008/
Contact us: bp2008@thedesigninstitution.com
Poster: http://www.thedesigninstitution.com/bp2008_poster/Poster.jpg
From: thedesigninstitution.com site
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