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Open Design Day

//SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

//A DAY OF COMMUNITY, DISCOVERY, AND DESIGN. FREE FOR ALL. 

Open Design Day is the FREE first day of the IDC & Education Symposium, offering an exciting lineup of activities organized by our dedicated IDSA volunteers. Attendees will have the chance to experience design studio tours, student portfolio reviews, skill-building sessions, and more. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, gain valuable feedback, or simply be inspired, Open Design Day promises to be a rich and rewarding experience. Join us for a day filled with inspiration, learning, and community!​

 

*Please note that Open Design Day ticketholders will not have access to the opening party on the evening of September 11. 

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//ACTIVITIES

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Studio Tour: Pump Studios

Explore Pump Studios' tailored approach to design, from initial concept generation to detailed design, prototyping, and production support.

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Studio Tour: Fahrenheit Design

Learn about Fahrenheit Design’s comprehensive design process, from in-depth research and innovative concept development to detailed prototyping and final production. 

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Session: Designing for Health 

Explore how industrial design transforms healthcare by fostering patient-centric environments, enhancing safety, and promoting collaboration.

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Session: Design and Carbon Neutrality

Discover innovative strategies to fund design exploration, promote new ideas, and address atmospheric carbon reduction,

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Studio Tour: The University of Texas at Austin

Meet the next generation of designers and explore how students think and create at The University of Texas at Austin.

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Studio Tour: Propulsion

Discover Propulsion's full-spectrum product development services and tireless dedication to designing the future for their clients.

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Student Portfolio Reviews

Don't miss this unique opportunity for personalized portfolio feedback from seasoned design professionals, followed by a panel discussion with industry leaders on early career success strategies.

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Session: Design Disrupted

Join us to discuss creative career peaks and valleys. Participate in journey mapping, then settle into a discussion about navigating uneven moments and transitions in our careers. 

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