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And just like that, a new chapter begins. Thank you to everyone who showed up in strength and spirit for our kickoff. We’re already deep in planning and excited for what’s ahead. Stay tuned.

Happy National Industrial Design Day 🗽 From the products we hold to the systems we inhabit, this community shapes the NYC experience. Join us next Thursday as we kickoff a new era of the chapter. 🔗 RSVP at the link in bio. #ShapeWhatsNext #IDDay2026

Industrial design is evolving, and so are we. Whether you’re a student or a seasoned pro, come help us shape the future of this chapter over a drink on March 12 🥂. RSVP at the link in bio.

We wanted to share this Spring’s upcoming Innovation Magazines theme for folks who might be interested in writing about their projects. We will also share the summer theme with chapters when it is available. The team working on creating an editorial calendar for 2026 and beyond so folks can have earlier visibility. ✍️ Submissions due Mid-January Send your project pitch or article in PDF format to [email protected] All the best, -Rachael [This post is created with the intention of helping more members submit ideas and write content for Innovation Magazine.] Guidelines What to Prioritize: Unique perspectives Rich, original imagery of your design & process 
What to Avoid: AI-generated writing or visuals Promotional content without critical reflection or context

✨ We’re officially ONE DAY away from the IDSA NYC Gala! ✨ 🎫 Final hours to register — tickets are moving fast [Link in bio] /e2mjwaw0 Tomorrow night, the NYC design community comes together for our biggest, brightest, most inspiring celebration of the year — a true who’s who of NYC industrial design all in one room. If you joined us last year, you remember the magic: 🥂 A packed room full of designers, creatives & industry leaders 🤝 Elevated networking + real conversations that spark opportunity 🎤 Inspiring award moments 📸 Big celebration, big community, big design energy Tomorrow, we honor: 🍎 Bronze Apple Award — Lifetime Impact 🌟 Luminary Award — Women in Design Leadership 💡 Inspiration Award — Creative Breakthroughs 🎓 Student Achievement Award — Rising Talent ✨ This Wednesday, Dec 3 • 6:30 PM 📍 LIXIL Water Experience Center 155 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010 🎟️ $65 General Admission 🎟️ $10 for IDSA Members Presented with LIXIL, PepsiCo, & Makelab One night. One community. One celebration of design excellence. See you tomorrow — don’t miss the people who shape NYC design. Link in bio. #IDSANYC #IDSA #NYCDesign #DesignGala #IndustrialDesign #DesignAwards #DesignCommunity #CelebrateDesign #NYCDesignLeaders

✨ We’re officially ONE WEEK away from the IDSA NYC Gala! ✨ 🎫 Gala tickets are going fast [Link in bio] /e2mjwaw0 In just 7 days, the NYC design community comes together for our biggest, brightest, most inspiring night of the year! If you were there last year, you know the energy: 🥂 A packed room full of designers, creatives, & industry leaders 🤝 Elevated networking + real conversations 🎤 Inspiring award moments 📸 Big celebration, big community, big design vibes This year, we’re honoring: 🍎 Bronze Apple Award 🌟 Luminary Award 💡 Inspiration Award 🎓 Student Achievement Award ✨ Wednesday, Dec 3 • 6:30 PM 📍 LIXIL Water Experience Center, 155 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010 🎟️ $65 General Admission 🎟️ $10 for IDSA Members Presented with LIXIL, PepsiCo, & Makelab One week. One community. One unforgettable night. Get your ticket before they’re gone — link in bio. #IDSANYC #IDSA #NYCDesign #DesignGala #IndustrialDesign #DesignAwards

✨ Announcing the 2025 Luminary Award Selection Committee ✨ 🎫 Gala tickets are now available. [Link in bio] /e2mjwaw0 In its inaugural year, WID NYC with IDSA NYC is introducing the Luminary Award - recognizing people of the NYC community whose leadership, mentorship, and advocacy have elevated women in design.  This year’s Selection Committee represents an extraordinary cross-section of design excellence, innovation, and influence: 🥤Julia Burke — Senior Design Director, Sodastream at PepsiCo A designer, storyteller, strategist and mother, leading brand, UX and industrial design teams creating the next-generation of circular beverage experiences.  🌿Raja Schaar — Associate Program Director and Assistant Professor of Product Design at Drexel University’s Antoinette College of Media Arts and Design                                      A designer, storyteller, mother, and award-winning educator who has spent 25 years championing ethical, sustainable, and inclusive design futures through her creative practice, research, teaching, and advocacy. 🤖 Marcelle van Beusekom — Head of Experience Design, Amazon Robotics
A design leader working in the space of emerging technologies focused on creating meaningful and human-centric product experiences on the intersection of physical and digital. These three industry leaders will review this year’s nominations and select the first recipient of the Luminary Award, to be presented at the IDSA NYC Gala on Wednesday, December 3rd, at LIXIL Water Experience Center. Stay tuned as we honor a lifetime of design leadership and celebrate those who’ve defined the NYC design landscape. #IDSANYC #IDSA #BronzeAppleAward #DesignLeadership #NYCDesign #IndustrialDesign #DesignCommunity #DesignAwards #CelebrateDesign

✨ Scenes from last year’s IDSA NYC Gala… and we’re doing it all again in 2 weeks. ✨ Designers laughing, reconnecting, meeting new collaborators, celebrating big wins, and filling the room with creativity, this is what the Gala feels like. It’s professional, inspiring, and honestly… just a really fun night out with the NYC design community. This year will be even bigger: 🤝 Elevated networking 🎤 Four major award presentations 🥂 Drinks, bites, and a packed room of creative energy 🌟 Designers from top studios + emerging talent all under one roof ✨ Wednesday, Dec 3 • 6:30 PM 📍 LIXIL Water Experience Center, 155 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010 🎟️ Tickets: $65 General Admission $10 for IDSA Members 🌟 Presented in partnership with @lixilglobaldesign , @pepsico_design , @makelab3d , @amuneal If you loved last year — or if you missed it — now’s your chance. See you at the biggest design celebration of the year. 🔗 RSVP in bio #IDSANYC #IDSA #NYCDesign #DesignCommunity #i̇ndustrialdesign

🍎 Announcing the 2025 Bronze Apple Award Selection Committee 🍎 🎫 Gala tickets are now available. [Link in bio] /e2mjwaw0 Since 1976, the Bronze Apple Award has been IDSA NYC’s highest honor - recognizing industrial designers whose decades of creativity, mentorship, and leadership have shaped the profession and the NYC design community. This year’s Selection Committee represents an extraordinary cross-section of design excellence, innovation, and influence: 🎧 Sandy Fershee — Head of Design, Audible A visionary leader in human-centered innovation, Sandy has guided iconic global brands - including Ford, Google, and Disney - toward bold, customer-driven design. 🎨 Professor Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman, FIDSA - Founder, Interwoven Design Group; Professor, Pratt Institute. An artist, designer, and educator exploring the intersection of technology, materials, and human experience. 🌍 Jean-Jacques L’Hénaff - VP of Design, LIXIL Americas A global design leader with over 25 years of experience creating meaningful, human-centric products and brand experiences. 🏛️ James Howard - Executive Director, Black Inventors Hall of Fame Museum Industrial designer, inventor, and design historian dedicated to honoring the legacy and innovation of African American inventors. 🚀 Eric Chan - Founder, ECCO Design Award-winning design entrepreneur and mentor whose work spans consumer tech, furniture, mobility, and sustainability for clients including LG, Herman Miller, and Toyota. These five industry leaders will review this year’s nominations and select the recipient of the 2025 Bronze Apple Award, to be presented at the IDSA NYC Gala on Wednesday, December 3rd, at LIXIL Water Experience Center. Stay tuned as we honor a lifetime of design leadership and celebrate those who’ve defined the NYC design landscape. #IDSANYC #IDSA #BronzeAppleAward #DesignLeadership #NYCDesign #IndustrialDesign #DesignCommunity #DesignAwards #CelebrateDesign

✨ The Design Event of the Year is back - IDSA NYC Gala 2025 ✨ One night. One city. Infinite inspiration. Join NYC’s leading designers, creative directors, and innovators for an unforgettable evening of design excellence, connection, and celebration! 🍎 Bronze Apple Award: honoring a lifetime of groundbreaking design 🌟 Luminary Award: spotlighting those empowering women in design @womenindesignnyc 💡 Inspiration Award: celebrating ideas that ignite creativity 🎓 Student Achievement Award: showcasing the next generation of design talent ✨ Wednesday, Dec 3 • 6:30 PM 📍 LIXIL Water Experience Center, 155 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010 Expect an evening of design storytelling, connection, and celebration - with award presentations, finalist showcases, light bites, drinks, and opportunities to connect with NYC’s most influential design voices. 🎟️ $50 Early Bird (until 11/20) | $10 for IDSA Members 🌟 Presented in partnership with LIXIL @lixilglobaldesign , PepsiCo @pepsico_design , Makelab @makelab3d , and Amuneal @amuneal Seats are limited — don’t miss the night that defines NYC design. 🔗 RSVP now — link in bio. #IDSANYC #IDSA #DesignGala #IndustrialDesign #NYCDesign #CelebrateDesign #DesignCommunity #BronzeAppleAward #LuminaryAward #InspirationAward #StudentAchievementAward #LIXIL #PepsiCo_Design #Makelab #Amuneal #Networking #NYCDesignEvents

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Shape the future of IDSA NYC! Our leadership term is ending, and we’re looking for passionate designers to lead the chapter in 2026–2027. Join our info session on Oct 27 (6:30–7:30 PM) to learn what it’s like to be part of the team, hear our experiences, and find out how to get involved. 🗓 Nominations: Oct 15–Nov 3 🗳 Voting: Nov 10–21 Open roles include Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary/Treasurer, Social Media, Events, Sponsorship, Student Liaison, or even create your own! 🔗 RSVP: luma.com/ibvsqnyb (link in bio) More info & nominations at idsa.org This is your chance to shape NYC’s design community. Let’s build the next chapter together. #idsa #idsanyc #i̇ndustrialdesign #designleadership #nycdesign