The IDSA has released some more information about their upcoming 2010 conference (August 4-7) and its DIY theme. They've have six dicussion topic themes all exploring the link between DIY and industrial design:
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?
We'll be there, of course, and in addition to us they've got the proverbial shit-ton of awesome guest speakers, encompassing over 30 companies, from Nike to Make to Ponoko and more. Click here for a full list.
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