Interaction

Design
Association

The Interaction Design Association is a member-supported organization dedicated to the discipline of interaction design. Since its launch in 2003, IxDA has grown into a network of more than 150,000 individuals with local groups around the globe, focusing on interaction design issues for the practitioner, no matter their level of experience.

What’s on

IxDA is built ‘by the community, for the community.’ Learn more about our events throughout the world.

Upcoming Events

IxDA Initiatives

World Interaction Design Day

One day a year we gather in locations throughout the world to celebrate World Interaction Design Day.

Interaction

Our global conference convenes the interaction design community to think, share, and consider our industry’s most pressing topics.

Interaction Awards

Celebrating excellence in Interaction Design across domains, channels, environments, and cultures.

Interaction Latin America

Celebrating interaction design in Latin America.

Interaction Design Education Summit

Advancing interaction design education across all levels of a career development path.

Student Design Charette

Championing the next generation of interaction design.

Site Index

News from the Community

All News

  • A Final Message From the Board

    It’s time. The status of the Interaction Design Association as a legal entity has come to an end. In June, we announced the decision to dissolve the non-profit side of the house — the side responsible for organizing the global events that helped us flourish as a community.  This isn’t quite goodbye. Rather, it’s a… Continue Reading

  • An Announcement from the Board Regarding the Future of IxDA

    For those of you who have been waiting for an update since our Interaction 24 post, thank you for your patience. And for those of you who have been following along either actively or passively, thank you for your presence.  The long and short of where we are today is that the Interaction Design Association… Continue Reading

  • Vote now for the Interaction Awards People’s Choice 2024

    Vote now for the Interaction Awards People’s Choice 2024

    Join the Awards as we recognize global design excellence! Be the change by voting for the People’s Choice Award. With 216 contenders from 24 countries down to 41, your voice will make the difference. Dive into the shortlist and vote by April 11. Celebrate creativity and uplift design excellence—your vote shapes our industry’s future. Act… Continue Reading