risd views, Rhode Island School of Design's magazine, is published twice annually to keep members of the RISD community and others informed about news and initiatives of interest to readers, and to share information about the accomplishments of our alumni, faculty and students. The print publication is mailed to all alumni with addresses on record at RISD; click here if you would like to update your contact information.

Spring 2009 | making progess
This issue focuses on a new sense of energy and possibility shared by members of the RISD community – in spite of global economic uncertainties.

feature articles include:
design we can believe in | about several RISD people who contributed their creative talents to help elect President Obama and are now equally committed to turning the country around

changing design / designing change | a piece by adjunct faculty Sami Nerenberg ’07 ID about the shift in industrial design to a growing focus on the design of new services, strategies and processes, not just products

earth to risd: going green in the tropics | a look at how a visit to rural Central America helped students understand the cultural context for their proposed design solutions

for more information related to the Spring 2009 issue, click on the links below:
• RISD salutes five honorary degree recipients at Commencement 2009
• Graduate Thesis Exhibition runs from May 14-30
• RISD’s runway show, Collection 2009, takes place on May 16
• students show at the 2009 International Contemporary Furniture Fair
• Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project completes 2009 RISD residency
• students reimagine Gap’s classic cardigan
• collaborating with Costa Rica’s Earth University
• interview with Elaine Simons ’87 JM, an advocate for homeless teens
• save the date for RISD by Design 2009, October 9-11

download back issues:
Fall 2008 | openings: John Maeda’s inauguration
Spring 2008 | the mandle years: Roger Mandle, president 1993-2008
Fall 2007 | rising costs/growing need: a look at tuition vs. scholarships
Fall 2006 | future by design campaign tops goal: capital campaign wrap-up
Spring 2006 | what matters most: art and design as a social catalyst
Fall 2005 | working it out: a look at different paths to making a creative living
Spring 2005 | possibilities: research in art and design
Winter 2005 | beyond borders: culture as a global connector
Fall 2004 | does size really matter?: grand scale vs. miniatures
Winter/Spring 2004 | urban context: risd partners with providence to improve city life