SIDA ( Saudi Industrial Design Association )

nomic and environmental quality of life. Mission
To facilitate collaboration between the membership pillars of SIDA
Although there are many international organizations that represent one aspect of industrial design, SIDA is the only one that includes member organizations from the professional, promotional, educational and corporate spheres. As a result, SIDA is uniquely positioned to foster communication and connectivity across the spectrum of the profession. SIDA includes all membership pillars in its events, activities and publications and promotes ways that they can collaborate with one another. To support and protect the professional practice of industrial design at regional and international levels
SIDA was founded to further and protect the professional practice of industrial design internationally, and this founding principle remains central to our identity today. SIDA is an advocate on behalf of professional designers in such areas as: design standards, the appreciation of professional achievement, fair practices, sustainable development and support of intellectual property rights, from advanced technology to traditional knowledge and crafts. To contribute to the advancement of the study of design in theory, research and practice at all levels of education
SIDA is committed to promoting the highest quality of design education and professional preparation through establishing opportunities to study industrial design in all parts of the world, sharing best practices, recognizing student achievement, connecting educators to the profession and developing an international education network. To collaborate with stakeholders in design and other international organizations to foster a global understanding of design
Through its partnership in the International Design Alliance and as an independent organization, SIDA has the opportunity and responsibility to promote the value and benefit of design on a global level. As an international voice of design, our partners include local and national governments,the international media and international non-governmental organizations around the world.