Wednesday, November 15, 2006
IDSA studentbytes
studentBytes
November 13.06
studentBytes is an electronic newsletter for IDSA student members and members of IDSA student chapters.
Don’t Have an IDSA Chapter at Your School?: With the Bylaws changes that IDSA members have just approved, you and your classmates no longer have to study at a NASAD-accredited school in order to form an IDSA student chapter. Nor do you have to be in the US. With these changes, more students will have more opportunities to enjoy the benefits of IDSA membership: scholarships, networking, design contests and more. To learn how to start a student IDSA chapter at your school, contact Jill Richardson at jillr@idsa.org.
Dec. 18 is Right Around the Corner: Sure, you’ve got final exams to deal with. But do any of them offer an immediate pay-off? Well, these IDSA-backed contests do:
Eye for Why: Dyson seeks submissions that solve a problem, work well, look good and provide a real advantage over existing offerings. Open to students at any NASAD-accredited degree program and all individual student members of IDSA. Prize monies total $8,000 for the top three places. Entry deadline is Dec. 18! To learn more, visit www.dyson.com/designaward.
Microsoft Next-Gen: Microsoft will award a total of $85,000 to five aspiring designers who can rethink the Windows-based PC experience and the role it plays in people's lives. Online submissions will be accepted until Dec. 18. For complete submission guidelines, visit www.nextgendesigncomp.com.
Where are They Now?: This year’s class of IDSA National Student Merit Winners didn’t waste any time after graduation, jumping into the workforce and doing big things right away. Russ Henning, IDSA (Western) works as a designer for Lathrop Engineering in San Jose. Mark Palmer, IDSA (Northeast) took a post in the corporate innovation and design (CID) department at Symbol Technologies on Long Island. At Design Edge in Austin, Nick Poteracki, IDSA (Midwest) divides his time among pet products, electronics and furniture projects. Mandy Stehouwer, IDSA (Mideast) parlayed her talents into a position as industrial designer with Continuum. Former Ignition intern Arthur Wu, IDSA (Southern) joined the company’s staff where he has been toggling between projects in the consumer, medical and industrial areas.
From Austin to San Francisco: Did you make it to Texas for this year’s conference? Don’t remember if you were there? In any case, here’s a look at what went down: www.flickr.com/photos/idsa_photos/. We’re already gearing up for next year’s conference, CONNECTING’07, to be held in San Francisco from Oct. 17-20, 2007. You’ll get to pick the brains of designers and executives from all over the world. You’ll hang out with design students from all over the country. And, God-willing, you’ll come out of it with some solid leads on what to do after graduation. Mark your calendars and start saving now. Register today at www.connecting07.org.
Wanna Learn More about the Universal Design of Wireless Technology AND Get a Chance to Go to CONNECTING’07 for FREE?: Then you should enter the Inclusive Wireless design competition. All entries should focus on this year's theme, Out and About, which seeks to enhance the user experience in public venues such as museums, airports and hospitals. The first place winner will receive airfare, accommodations and admission to CONNECTING’07, courtesy of IDSA, its Universal Design Section and Wireless RERC. Entry deadline is June 15, 2007. To learn more, visit www.wirelessrerc.org/design.html.
Say No to Chores: And say yes to entering the simplehuman simple solutions product design competition, endorsed by IDSA. If you can come up with new ways to make household tasks easier, more efficient and maybe even fun, then get your entries ready. Over $5,000 will be paid out to the first, second and third place winners. Entry deadline is Feb. 28, 2007. For complete submission guidelines, visit www.simplehuman.com/design.
studentBytes is very much a work in progress. We’ll publish 2-3 times each semester to keep you in the loop about design competitions, available scholarships, networking opportunities and other IDSA programs you can take advantage of. Hit us with feedback at studentBytes@idsa.org.
studentBytes is a service of IDSA. If you have any news for sB email studentBytes@idsa.org
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is committed to advancing the profession of industrial design through education, information, community and advocacy.
November 13.06
studentBytes is an electronic newsletter for IDSA student members and members of IDSA student chapters.
Don’t Have an IDSA Chapter at Your School?: With the Bylaws changes that IDSA members have just approved, you and your classmates no longer have to study at a NASAD-accredited school in order to form an IDSA student chapter. Nor do you have to be in the US. With these changes, more students will have more opportunities to enjoy the benefits of IDSA membership: scholarships, networking, design contests and more. To learn how to start a student IDSA chapter at your school, contact Jill Richardson at jillr@idsa.org.
Dec. 18 is Right Around the Corner: Sure, you’ve got final exams to deal with. But do any of them offer an immediate pay-off? Well, these IDSA-backed contests do:
Eye for Why: Dyson seeks submissions that solve a problem, work well, look good and provide a real advantage over existing offerings. Open to students at any NASAD-accredited degree program and all individual student members of IDSA. Prize monies total $8,000 for the top three places. Entry deadline is Dec. 18! To learn more, visit www.dyson.com/designaward.
Microsoft Next-Gen: Microsoft will award a total of $85,000 to five aspiring designers who can rethink the Windows-based PC experience and the role it plays in people's lives. Online submissions will be accepted until Dec. 18. For complete submission guidelines, visit www.nextgendesigncomp.com.
Where are They Now?: This year’s class of IDSA National Student Merit Winners didn’t waste any time after graduation, jumping into the workforce and doing big things right away. Russ Henning, IDSA (Western) works as a designer for Lathrop Engineering in San Jose. Mark Palmer, IDSA (Northeast) took a post in the corporate innovation and design (CID) department at Symbol Technologies on Long Island. At Design Edge in Austin, Nick Poteracki, IDSA (Midwest) divides his time among pet products, electronics and furniture projects. Mandy Stehouwer, IDSA (Mideast) parlayed her talents into a position as industrial designer with Continuum. Former Ignition intern Arthur Wu, IDSA (Southern) joined the company’s staff where he has been toggling between projects in the consumer, medical and industrial areas.
From Austin to San Francisco: Did you make it to Texas for this year’s conference? Don’t remember if you were there? In any case, here’s a look at what went down: www.flickr.com/photos/idsa_photos/. We’re already gearing up for next year’s conference, CONNECTING’07, to be held in San Francisco from Oct. 17-20, 2007. You’ll get to pick the brains of designers and executives from all over the world. You’ll hang out with design students from all over the country. And, God-willing, you’ll come out of it with some solid leads on what to do after graduation. Mark your calendars and start saving now. Register today at www.connecting07.org.
Wanna Learn More about the Universal Design of Wireless Technology AND Get a Chance to Go to CONNECTING’07 for FREE?: Then you should enter the Inclusive Wireless design competition. All entries should focus on this year's theme, Out and About, which seeks to enhance the user experience in public venues such as museums, airports and hospitals. The first place winner will receive airfare, accommodations and admission to CONNECTING’07, courtesy of IDSA, its Universal Design Section and Wireless RERC. Entry deadline is June 15, 2007. To learn more, visit www.wirelessrerc.org/design.html.
Say No to Chores: And say yes to entering the simplehuman simple solutions product design competition, endorsed by IDSA. If you can come up with new ways to make household tasks easier, more efficient and maybe even fun, then get your entries ready. Over $5,000 will be paid out to the first, second and third place winners. Entry deadline is Feb. 28, 2007. For complete submission guidelines, visit www.simplehuman.com/design.
studentBytes is very much a work in progress. We’ll publish 2-3 times each semester to keep you in the loop about design competitions, available scholarships, networking opportunities and other IDSA programs you can take advantage of. Hit us with feedback at studentBytes@idsa.org.
studentBytes is a service of IDSA. If you have any news for sB email studentBytes@idsa.org
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is committed to advancing the profession of industrial design through education, information, community and advocacy.
