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.
Save the Date!
Our 2026 Rowena Reed Kostellow Award Celebration will be held on Thursday, November 5th. We have a new venue and an exciting program that we look forward to sharing with you soon. Stay tuned!
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.
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.