Rowena Reed Kostellow: Architect of the Academic Framework for Industrial Design

Rowena Reed Kostellow realized that visual relationships are the basis of all design. Her foundational technical exercises are the bedrock of industrial design programs worldwide. Since 1988, The Rowena Group has celebrated and promoted the methodology of one of the most recognized design educators of the 20th century.

Rowena critiquing student work

2026 Rowena Award Celebration: Hartmut Esslinger

Thurs, Nov 5, 2026, 5:30-7:45pm
Automattic
166 Crosby Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10012
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Celebrating design excellence, the 2026 Rowena Award honors iconic designer Hartmut Esslinger for his tangible impact on the way we live. Please join us for a special evening, including the award presentation and a conversation titled “We Can Do Better” with Hartmut Esslinger and Debbie Millman, host of the podcast Design Matters and editorial director of Print Magazine.
News
November 5, 2026

2026 Rowena Award Recipient: Hartmut Esslinger

Join us for the 34th Rowena Award honoring iconic designer Hartmut Esslinger for his tangible impact on the way we live.

News
August 19, 2026

Deb Johnson Receives IDSA Education Award

Deb Johnson has been leading the integration of sustainability design, technology, and systems thinking into design education, research, and entrepreneurship since 1998.

Awards
May 1, 2026

2026 Rowena Student Prize Winners Selected

Winners received cash prizes, honoring Rowena’s wish to reward excellence, as well as provide students with the resources to travel and enrich their education as industrial designers.

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