The members of the Design Arts Society (DAS) are dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of the aesthetic, historical and cultural significance of Western design. Our interest spans the sixteenth century to the present and encompasses a broad range of media including furniture, glass, ceramics, metalwork, jewelry and product design. DAS members work to promote a greater awareness of the central role that design plays in our daily lives and to also help establish the IMA as an important center for the design arts in the United States.