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LEGACY

The Past, Present and Future of Design

Join us in celebrating IDSA's 60th anniversary! 
Four days. Four daily themes. One enduring legacy.

DAY 1

9.16

Open Design Day

Inspiring and introducing everyone to the power of industrial design through a free, open-to-the-public event.

Understanding and appreciating the legacy of industrial design.

DAY 2

9.17

Honor the Past

Exploring and addressing the current state of industrial design and the challenges designers face today.

DAY 3

9.18

Design in the Present

Empowering and calling designers to become stewards of the future by examining the roles of technology, artificial intelligence, and ethics.

DAY 4

9.19

Shape the Future

Get your ticket to this unforgettable design experience.

KEYNOTES

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David Byron

Principal and CEO of SundbergFerar

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Ralph Gilles

Chief Design Officer at Stellantis

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Patricia Moore

President of Moore Design Associates

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Isabel Prochner

Associate Professor of Industrial Design at Virginia Tech

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Detroit.

Designed to Inspire.

Located in the heart of Detroit’s creative corridor, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) is more than a venue—it’s a living hub of innovation, culture, and design education. As one of the nation’s leading nonprofit art and design colleges, CCS blends world-class facilities, industry-shaping talent, and a deep community legacy. From transportation design to UX to social impact, CCS graduates are shaping what’s next—making it the perfect place to host a conversation about the past, present, and future of industrial design.

IDC Supported By

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For 60 years, the Industrial Designers Society of America has worked to advance the practice of industrial design through education, information, community, and advocacy. Our roots stretch to the beginning of the profession, and our members are, and have been, some of the most celebrated industrial designers of all time. Today, we exist as a global voice for industrial design within a broad ecosystem of design disciplines and we celebrate the cross-functional overlap of many creative fields.

Learn more at IDSA.org

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