General Electric's GE First Toaster, 1908
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Recommended Websites
Industrial Designers Society of America - http://www.idsa.org/
Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is the world’s oldest and largest, member-driven society for industrial design. IDSA represents professionals in product design, interaction design, human factors, ergonomics, design research, design management, and related design fields.
Industrial Design History - http://www.industrialdesignhistory.com/
Developed by Bret Smith, IDSA, Chair of the Design History Section at Auburn University, this website celebrates the industrial design profession. Here you will find stories about the people who design products and systems for production, utility, comfort and beauty.
Smarthistory - www.smarthistory.org
An interactive art history website with lectures, video, and images.
The Getty Museum website providing access to the research institute, Getty virtual library, open content program, and current exhibitions.
Metropolitan Museum - www.metmuseum.org
The Metropolitan Museum website with information on exhibitions, collections, and image resources.
Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History - http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/
This is a chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of the history of art from around the world, as illustrated by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Victoria and Albert Museum - http://www.vam.ac.uk/
This museum of art and design provides access to information on current and past exhibitions, collections, images, videos, and more.
Professional associations and societies play a vital role in supporting career development, fostering networking opportunities, advancing professional education, and advocating for the interests of their members. Many of these organizations are also responsible for developing and promoting industry standards, ensuring best practices across the field. Additionally, they often organize major conferences and events that serve as platforms for presenting and disseminating new research and innovations.
Notable associations relevant to the field of Industrial Design include:
Industrial Designers Society of America
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Please note that the following are select resources and not intended to be comprehensive.
