An artist, designer and energetic advocate of creative leadership, John Maeda imagines how design can simplify technology and help leaders respond to new challenges in the era of social media.

• Gelman Gallery
• Sol Koffler Gallery
• Woods-Gerry Gallery

RISD’s strategic partnerships offer unparalleled benefits to everyone involved.

Founded in 1877, Rhode Island School of Design (or “RIZ-dee” for the acronym RISD) is one of the oldest and best-known colleges of art and design in the U.S. Each year approximately 2,300 students from around the world pursue a creative, studio-based education at RISD, which offers rigorous bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in 19 architecture, design, fine arts and art education majors. The college is located in Providence, Rhode Island, which offers its own vibrant art scene and is conveniently located between two other major cultural centers: Boston and New York.

RISD is among the oldest colleges of art and design in the country, and offers more majors than most, too. But since more than half of its undergrad degree programs are in the fine arts, why is it called a school of design?

• Museum of Art
• Fleet Library
• Nature Lab