CIDSA

Join us for InDesCanada, a one of a kind design conference, on May 3rd!
Learn about design innovations, AI use and forecasts you can apply in your own process.
 
[🎤] Speakers from Bombardier, Ross Video, Klipfolio, and more!
[🏆] Student design competition based on a real-world brief from Realtor.ca
[💬] Curated networking session built around fostering connections
 
[🍴] Breakfast and Mediterranean lunch buffet included
 
[🎟️] Early bird tickets for students currently $15
https://indescanada.eventbrite.ca/
[🗓️] May 3rd, 2026, Richcraft Hall, Carleton University
https://indescanada.ca/

The School of Industrial Design invites you to ConnectID 2026 on Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th at Carleton University, a dynamic exhibition that combines the Year-End project displays and the 48th annual Grad Show.

This year will feature a project showcase of student design work, a design fair where you browse and purchase work from student vendors, and a community celebration to connect with students, alumni, faculty, and other members of the SID community.

Join us for a celebration of innovation, problem-solving, and the creative journey from concept to final prototype!
For more information and to register, visit https://carleton.ca/id/connectid/.

Some outfit inspo for the procrastinations who haven’t gotten their outfit 🤗

T minus one week until the gala. Get your fit ready and buy your ticket on the CIDSA website!! 🕺

Join us next Wednesday for a hands-on bookbinding workshop at the Carleton Book Arts Lab! You’ll have the option to bind your own portfolio or create a new sketchbook.

More details can be found in the Google form. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible. Sign up through the link in our Linktree!

📚 Wednesday April 8 @ Book Arts Lab

1st year Industrial Design Students exhibition!
Shape of Light: Industrial Design Table Lamp Exhibition
Hosted at Artengine (Arts Court), 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa

April 8, 6–9 PM
April 9, 2–8 PM

Go check it out!

This viewing session on Thursday is meant to learn more about the design engineering competition open to university students and recent graduates. Kate Craft, a former Dyson engineer and judge, will provide an insider’s perspective into Dyson’s engineering principles.

Swing by for some pizza and learn about the James Dyson award!

✏️Thursday April 2 @ 4th Floor AP

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON THE CIDSA WEBSITE!! 💃🪩

See you there‼️

It’s that time of the year again! CIDSA applications for the 2026/27 year are now open and they close on April 6th at midnight.

Apply using the link in our Linktree.

CIDSA members will be coming to studios to talk about roles, so you can find the role best suited for you. If you have any questions, you can reach out to us on dm or by email.

CIDSA’s Year End Gala is officially on April 13th, at 8PM at Overflow Brewery Co!! This year’s theme is Enchanted Garden.

Join us for an evening of
speeches, awards, snacks, and lots of entertainment!

Stay tuned for tickets to go on sale soon!

🪩 Wed April 13th @ Overflow Brewery

Join us on Tuesday at 5:15 PM for a sketching workshop led by Stephen Field! He’ll be covering sketching techniques that haven’t been taught in class and demonstrating how to translate those sketches onto an iPad.

No sign-up needed for this one, just show up! See you there.

📍 Tuesday March 17 @ 4th Floor AP