The art of design is something that is handy in all facets of life. It shapes the world in intricate planning, as well as provides functionality and style to a product, building, car, website, etc. Without properly designed chairs or vehicles, life would not suffice to function the way it does today. The prominence is notably exceptional, and with such an important field remains the need for highly skilled workers to carry on the trait. The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) at Kean University has recognized this, and committed their lives to the study of design.
Paul Fromholtz, senior industrial design major, is president of the IDSA. Fromholtz has been working avidly to sustain a future for students who wish to take part in the major and become involved in the society. “In addition to our weekly meetings, we also make sure to stay involved with on campus and off campus events. This semester alone we have helped connect members with more than six different contests, NYC design fairs/conventions, and networking opportunities.” Fromholtz stated when explaining how the society stays motivated and keeps the production current.
As IDSA evolves on campus, Fromholtz and his fellow executive members have worked towards establishing appropriate responsibilities for their board and student members. “We never pull rank on other members, but the respect of the positions and the work that goes with them is something everyone should be aware of,” declared the club’s president. Since he joined IDSA, Fromholtz has been able to rapidly improve his business and networking skills, saying, “I have had the grace of being able to see the quality of work which my fellow Kean graduates, as well as graduates around the world, can produce. It has really opened my eyes to the post-collegiate world of industrial design.”
Learning about industrial design does not only require an artistic touch, but it also requires an understanding of business, marketing, and manufacturing. The ever-changing nature of the field is what keeps learners occupied. As technology advances, designers seek new opportunities to express themselves in ways that demonstrate their potential and artistic strength. It is the breadth of style, technology, and approaches that gives designers something new to dive into.
The industrial designers of America strive in facets of modernism and post modernism design to shape the world. Students that study this particular trade express an ideal fusion between art and engineering skills. The IDSA go all out to make the most of their college experience and majors, and will continue to spread their creativeness. Fromholtz stated, “IDSA is made for students, by students,”
