After two tough years, let’s feel the JOY - a very special 50 year anniversary and celebration of Irish Design, to mark the founding of the Institute of Designers in Ireland (IDI) in 1972.
 
This year, we bring all our flagship events together.

 

- Enter the IDI Irish Design Awards 2022 and showcase your work with the best of the best.

The IDI Awards are once again open for entries. In the year that saw the reopening of the world after Covid-19, we are so excited to see what you’ve been working on and to celebrate the very best of Irish Design on November 17th, 2022.

To celebrate the 50 years of IDI, entry is €50 per entry for IDI Members and €100 per entry for non-members. You can enter a project in more than one category and for more than one award. Deadline for entries September 8th 

For full rules see on the IDI awards' website.

 

- Join us at the Design Leaders Conference, led by Design Skillnet

Our training arm Design Skillnet will bring back its flagship event to the Lighthouse Cinema on November 17th as a full-day in-person symposium of high-impact speakers to inform and inspire your today and transform your tomorrow. We’ll be tackling the hot topics in design leadership and discussing the JOY behind Design.

Design Skillnet is expanding the programme this year, so stay tuned for more information. 

Early bird tickets will be available in limited quantities so don't miss out! Sign up for the Design Leaders Conference newsletter for first grabs on super early bird tickets, speakers and more. 

Visit the Design Leaders Conference website.

 

- Visit ReJOYce - an exhibition celebrating 50 years of design for 50 years of IDI

In 1972, a group of impassioned designers led by architect Raymond McGrath got together to conceive of a space where designers could support each other and encourage development of the fledgling design profession. The Society of Designers in Ireland (SDI) was born. 50 years on, the SDI, which is now the Institute of Designers in Ireland (IDI) continues to advocate for and advance the value and impact of  Irish design while supporting designers and their businesses every step of the way.

 
Let’s immerse ourselves in it, talk about it and have fun with it. ⁠
Let’s bring back the JOY. ⁠
Be part of it.⁠

Follow the hashtag #idiJoy and make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram.
 
Visit www.idijoy.ie for full details.