IDSA Boston Chapter

IDEO Cambridge recently hosted the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) to connect on the impact of #AI on the #industrialdesign process. In classic IDEO #designthinking, we asked them to write their raw thoughts on post-its: hopes, fears, questions, and more. We clustered the findings while doing some AI share-outs and had an open conversation on the hottest topics like: 🔹Should AI be part of the org structure of a company? If it’s a thinking partner, how do we resolve it with “HR”? 🔹Sustainability was the main focus of our conversations before AI and now it seems to have disappeared from conversation. Could we solve one problem with another? 🔹How is the role of an Industrial Designer changing to adapt AI as a creative tool or creative thought partner? 🤔 How is your organization continuing to think about the impact of AI in your business?

Join us next week for an interactive hands-on workshop to discover how Naya's AI features can enhance your designs and project workflows. During the workshop, you'll learn how to create a product from a simple idea and visualize your process in a structured and shareable format. When: 29th October, Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:30 PM ET Where: Online (Limited seats to keep the workshop hands-on) RSVP link: https://lnkd.in/dTpWrrxe To get the most out of the experience we encourage you to bring a piece of inspiration for a starting point—could be images, videos, 3d models, pinterest boards, mood boards, or even research links—of your favorite product or of a design you've been itching to build. No worries if you don’t have anything handy. Bring whatever you have handy and we'll show you how Naya's AI can take it to the next level. Agenda: What is Naya and how does Naya's integrated AI work? Learn key workflow aspects, like prompting and visual organization. Hands-on experience creating with AI using the Naya platform. No prior experience is required—designers, product managers, creators, and anyone looking to explore how AI can superpower your workflows are welcome! *As a bonus: all attendees will get special access to the Naya platform! #design #workshop #idsa #boston #genai #Naya

Join us as we partner with the MIT Sloan AI & ML Club for an inspiring evening exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and design. This event brings together leading experts to discuss how AI is revolutionizing the design process and how we can shape the future of design. The talks will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by our co-organizer Eunhae Lee. And our will take place at Æthos - pushing the forefront of what is possible with AI and providing the best place for startups. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ejYQy8xD Event Details: Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM - 8 PM Location: Aethos Station (CIC Cambridge @ 1 Broadway, 7th Floor) Featured Speakers Marcelo Coelho - Director of the MIT Design Intelligence Lab, Former Head of Design @ Formlabs Marcelo Coelho is director of the MIT Design Intelligence Lab and faculty at the MIT Department of Architecture. Spanning a wide range of media, processes, and scales, his work seeks to create new forms of physical expression and collaboration between human and machine intelligence. Marcelo currently teaches undergraduate and graduate courses that bring together industrial design, human-computer interaction, and artificial intelligence. He is a Design Tech Innovation Fellow at Cornell University, and holds a doctorate degree from the MIT Media Lab. Vivek H V- Co-Founder, Naya Studio Vivek HV is a co-founder of Naya Studio, a design platform that gives superpowers to anyone, anywhere in their journey of turning ideas into physical products. For as long as he can remember, he has been creating, designing, and building (or breaking) things. Throughout his career, he has been at the intersection of technology and design - from building private jets for celebrities like Taylor Swift and Jackie Chan or designing digital products in healthcare, gaming, and finance. Jeremy Joachim- Adobe Machine Intelligence and New Technologies (MINT) Jeremy Joachim designs interactions for emerging technologies, directing the feeling of moving to, through, and out of experiences that might feel new or unfamiliar. He currently works at Adobe, where he and the teams around him are building new products and features that leverage the power of AI across their ecosystem of creative tools. Before Adobe, much of Jeremy's work as a creative technologist comprised of creating installations and exhibits in physical space (lots of robots, motors, sensors, projection mapping, XR, etc). #idsa #boston #design #ai #talks #panel #networking #cic #cambridge

Come join us for an exciting Design Crit eve, at PA’s Boston Office in collaboration with IDSA! Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to get awesome feedback on your work. Join us at PA Consulting (Formerly Essential Design) for a fun and insightful session. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with fellow designers and learn from experts in the field. See you there! When: 24th October, 5-7:30 pm RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ef6B-xMe #idsa #portfolio #review #designers #boston #essential #paconsulting

Join us as we partner with the MIT Sloan AI & ML Club for an inspiring evening exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and design. This event brings together leading experts to discuss how AI is revolutionizing the design process and how we can shape the future of design. The talks will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by our co-organizer Eunhae Lee. And our will take place at Æthos - pushing the forefront of what is possible with AI and providing the best place for startups. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ejYQy8xD Event Details: Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM - 8 PM Location: Aethos Station (CIC Cambridge @ 1 Broadway, 7th Floor) Featured Speakers Marcelo Coelho - Director of the MIT Design Intelligence Lab, Former Head of Design @ Formlabs Marcelo Coelho is director of the MIT Design Intelligence Lab and faculty at the MIT Department of Architecture. Spanning a wide range of media, processes, and scales, his work seeks to create new forms of physical expression and collaboration between human and machine intelligence. Marcelo currently teaches undergraduate and graduate courses that bring together industrial design, human-computer interaction, and artificial intelligence. He is a Design Tech Innovation Fellow at Cornell University, and holds a doctorate degree from the MIT Media Lab. Vivek H V- Co-Founder, Naya Studio Vivek HV is a co-founder of Naya Studio, a design platform that gives superpowers to anyone, anywhere in their journey of turning ideas into physical products. For as long as he can remember, he has been creating, designing, and building (or breaking) things. Throughout his career, he has been at the intersection of technology and design - from building private jets for celebrities like Taylor Swift and Jackie Chan or designing digital products in healthcare, gaming, and finance. Jeremy Joachim- Adobe Machine Intelligence and New Technologies (MINT) Jeremy Joachim designs interactions for emerging technologies, directing the feeling of moving to, through, and out of experiences that might feel new or unfamiliar. He currently works at Adobe, where he and the teams around him are building new products and features that leverage the power of AI across their ecosystem of creative tools. Before Adobe, much of Jeremy's work as a creative technologist comprised of creating installations and exhibits in physical space (lots of robots, motors, sensors, projection mapping, XR, etc). #idsa #boston #design #ai #talks #panel #networking #cic #cambridge

Registration for IDSA’s virtual Circular Design Deep Dive opens next week! 🌍 Join us on November 19-20 to explore the latest techniques for designing with purpose—think disassembly, smart materials, and real-world sustainability. Stay tuned for more details and learn more at idsa.org/circular-design! #IDSADeepDive

IDSA Boston x IDEO: The Impact of AI and Design Join IDSA Boston and IDEO for an exclusive event on October 2nd from 5:30-7:30 PM Due to limited capacity, attendance is by ticket access only (55-person cap). The event’s location will be shared upon ticket confirmation. Don’t miss this chance to collaborate with design minds at the forefront of the industry! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ewp4imXr #design #industrialdesign #AI #industrialdesigners #idsaboston #ideo

Designing the future starts with the right job! 🚀 Explore the latest industrial design opportunities on IDSA's Job Board. 🔗idsa.org/job-board

🚨 Webinar Alert: Join us for an exciting webinar on AI in Footwear Design! 👟✨ Register here 👉 https://lu.ma/7s3eq6zx. 🗓 Date & Time: October 2nd, 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST Join us as footwear industry experts explore how decision-making in footwear design blends art & science and how AI can help! Stay tuned to get to know the experts that will speak. Here’s what we’ll cover: - Understanding consumer insights - Targeting the right audience - Analyzing competitor products - Guiding design direction - Optimizing pricing and margins - Navigating marketplace dynamics - Managing the product lifecycle - Selecting distribution channels Presented by Ada IQ, a leader in AI-powered design innovation, helping brands design products that exceed consumer expectations 👟. RSVP now, and the link to join the webinar will be shared after registration: https://lu.ma/7s3eq6zx. We look forward to seeing you! Berry Witek Elizabeth Graham Tucker Marion Stuart Nixdorff Paolo Ciuccarelli Jules Pieri #FootwearDesign #AI #ProductInnovation #Webinar #AIInDesign #AdaIQ

The Festival is finally here! And we're starting out exactly as we mean to go on, with a day packed full of events across Cambridge. Kick off your week with something a bit different, whether you're looking for a lunchtime lecture or an entertaining evening. #CSF24 #CambridgeScienceFestival Check out Monday's program now: https://bit.ly/4ejasN1