Legacy:
Past Present & Future

Celebrate IDSA's 60th Anniversary at the 2025 International Design Conference and Education Symposium

Join a global community of creators, educators, and innovators at the 2025 International Design Conference and Education Symposium—a dynamic four-day event celebrating the theme of Legacy.

Whether you're attending the free Open Design Day (the exciting first day of the symposium), experiencing the full conference, or joining us for the inspiring IDEA Ceremony and Gala, the choice is yours.

Your ticket to the International Design Conference & Education Symposium gives you full access to an unforgettable design experience:

Welcome Party

Kick off IDC in style with an evening of networking, music, and celebration.

Hands-On Workshops

Level up your skills with practical, high-impact sessions.

Product Showcase

Explore real-world applications of cutting-edge design.

Food & Snacks

Enjoy lunch and connect with fellow attendees.

Portfolio Reviews

Get expert feedback and career guidance in our signature student/professional review session.

Keynote Presentations

Be inspired by 10+ dynamic speakers shaping the future of industrial design.

Detroit Design Community Events

Engage in themed meetups, local chapter connections, and community-driven design sessions.

Networking Opportunities

Build meaningful connections with design professionals, educators, and students from around the world.

Choose the Ticket That Fits You!

Student

Actively enrolled in undergrad or grad industrial design programs.

Educator

For industrial design faculty and academic professionals.

Young Professional

Recent grads and early-career designers (5 years of experience and under).

IDSA Fellow

Special rate for IDSA Fellows.

Semi-Retired / Retired Professional

Semi-retired and fully-retired designers.

Practitioner Member

IDSA Member (5+ years experience).

Pre-Conference Ticket

Make sure to add your pre-conference tickets during registration to get the full IDC experience.

Practitioner
Non-Member

Non IDSA member (5+ years experience).

Save on registration rates when you register as a group! Email us to learn more.

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Pricing Details

Tickets	Now - June 30	July 1 - August 12	August 13 - September 16
Pre-Conference Workshop*	$295	$295	$295
Student	$295	$495	$595
Young Professional	$495	$695	$795
Educator	$495	$695	$795
Semi-Retired / Retired	$495	$695	$795
Practitioner Member	$495	$795	$895
Practitioner Non-Member	$1595	$1695	$1795

*IDC and PARK Pre-Conference Workshop: Design Research Masterclass.

PARK Academy, in collaboration with IDSA, is proud to present an exclusive, intensive, and impactful professional training program tailored for the U.S. design community.

**An IDC ticket does not include access to the International Design Excellence Awards Ceremony & Gala. You can purchase your IDEA ticket separately or add it to your cart before checking out.

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Celebrate Excellence in Design

Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring the year’s most exceptional achievements in industrial design. This elegant celebration brings together the design community to recognize innovation, creativity, and impact—complete with a formal dinner, inspiring stories, and moments you won’t want to miss.

IDEA Awards Ceremony & Gala Tickets

$370

VIP Table at the IDEA Ceremony

$3,000

Premium seating and table service at our biggest celebration.

Spots are limited. Add them during your ticket selection to guarantee your place!

INTERESTED IN A MEDIA PASS?

If you are a member of the media interested in covering the event, please contact media@idsa.org

A limited number of media passes are available for qualified outlets.

Questions? Contact IDSA.

Legacy: Past Present & Future