Confirmed Speakers!
- Andi Kovel, Esque Design
- Andrew Davidhazy, RIT
- Ann-Marie Conrado, University of Notre Dame
- Ben Terrett, Really Interesting Group
- Bill Moggridge, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
- Bob Marchant, Modo
- Buzz Kross, Autodesk
- Chad Jennings, Blurb
- Chris Cheung, Autodesk
- Dale Dougherty, MAKE Magazine
- David Monette, Instrument Builder
- David Rivinus, Violin Maker
- David Weightman, UIUC
- Derek Elley, Ponoko
- DorkbotPDX, Portland Oregon
- Grace Bonney, Design*Sponge
- Jay Rogers, Local Motors
- Jeevak Badve, American Specialty Cars
- John Economaki, Bridge City Tool Works
- John Hoke, Nike
- John Jay, Wieden + Kennedy
- Kenton Gregory MD, OMLC
- Martijn van Tilburg, Artefact
- Michael Czysz, MotoCzysz
- Michael Salter, University of Oregon
- Muki Hansteen Izora, Intel
- Naomi Pomeroy, Beast
- Rajib Adhikary, Dell Experience Design
- Scott Wilson, MINIMAL Design
- Thomas Lockwood, DMI
- Tine Latein, Industrial Designer
- Tsai Lu Liu, Auburn University
- Vanessa Bertozzi, Etsy
- Ward Cunningham, Wiki Inventor
IDSA 2010 brings a spirited and lively debate on the impact of DIY design on your industry, to the epicenter of modern DIY: Portland, Oregon.
What if the DIY resurgence meant the end of industrial design? When anyone can create exactly what they want by themselves, who needs a professional? On the other hand, the creativity and design awareness it brings could be exactly what ID needs.
The answer, as with so many dilemmas, probably lies between: DIY as both challenge and opportunity. Come join us in Portland this August as we bring together some of the field's smartest observers, craftiest crafters and most passionate designers, and we'll figure it out together.
DISCUSSION TOPICS
Discussion at the conference will focus on six major themes, exploring the current and future links between DIY and the Industrial Design profession:
Enabling Technologies
The rise and spread of technologies that enable individuals to design and create with a scale and sophistication once available only to corporations.
DIY as an Innovation Engine
Using the Do It Yourself ethic to foster innovation, even within larger organizations.
Slow Craft
Consumers in many nations and markets are becoming increasingly aware of craft, scale and provenance. How does this impact design?
Consumer Customization
Information and manufacturing technologies have enabled large scale manufacturers to make customized offerings as never before. Does this constitute a type of DIY, or is it completely different?
Crowdsourcing
Many examples of crowdsourced design have reached public consciousness recently, with mixed reaction. Is everything crowdsource-able? What are the advantages, challenges and pitfalls to spreading the design task to the masses?
Independent Design & Creation
Better tools and better markets for small scale creation are making it a viable option for more people. Is DIY a way out for frustrated designers who want more control? Is it necessary to be small in order to be independent?
