







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
KEYNOTES

David Byron
Principal and CEO of SundbergFerar

Ralph Gilles
Chief Design Officer at Stellantis

Patricia Moore
President of Moore Design Associates

Isabel Prochner
Associate Professor of Industrial Design at Virginia Tech

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.
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