Sustainable “Shelter” for Indian Women

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:17:56 GMT

Anchal uses design and thread to provide commercial sex workers an alternative source of income and break the cycle of dependency and despair.

Nicole Miller in the Spotlight

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:56:10 GMT

Last week Philadelphia University honored fashion icon Nicole Miller 73 AP with the 2013 Spirit of Design Award.

Krafty Advertising

webmaster@risd.edu — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:37:38 GMT

Major clothing brands – including Barney’s, Esprit and Calvin Klein – owe much of their success to the edgy marketing campaigns directed by Neil Kraft 78 PH.

Where Art + Business Meet

webmaster@risd.edu — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:24:21 GMT

This long-running R+D collaboration pairs RISD students with MBA candidates from MIT’s Sloan School of Management and Babson College in pursuit of new products and business models.

Good Graphics

webmaster@risd.edu — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:08:58 GMT

Scott Stowell 90 GD, winner of a National Design Award, has managed wildly successful branding campaigns for iconic television networks and popular print publications.

Exploring Entrepreneurs

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:41:33 GMT

In a course called Entrepreneur, Oren Sherman 78 IL is inspiring students to build on their considerable problem-solving skills to market their own talents.

Clean Water for Urban Slums

webmaster@risd.edu — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:48:57 GMT

In a venture called WaterWalla, RISD and Brown students are working to bring clean water to slum dwellers in the developing world.

Indie Inventor: Quirky + Pivot Power Get a Turn on TV

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:39:25 GMT

On August 30th, recent RISD graduate Jake Zien 11 GD makes his TV debut on Quirky, a new reality show on the Sundance Channel that brings innovation to life by showing the process and personalities behind successful inventions.

Exquisite Visual Treat

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:47:01 GMT

In The Exquisite Book, a lush new picture book for adults, alumni Matt Lamothe, Julia Rothman and Jenny Volvovski invited 100 of their favorite contemporary artists to play a collaborative spin-off of a classic surrealist drawing game.

Stark Designs for Fun – and West Elm

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:45:46 GMT

David Stark brings a designer’s eye and artist’s touch to everything he does – whether he’s creating recycled holiday ornaments for the marketplace or one-of-a-kind installations for special events.

Local Collaboration Fosters Global Innovation

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:14:16 GMT

A Better World by Design, a student-led conference organized by RISD and Brown University, addressed sustainable solutions to complex social issues such as food, health care and the built environment in the developing world.

Gathering STEAM in Rhode Island

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:11:49 GMT

On September 26, artists, designers, scientists, educators, business leaders and policymakers came together to celebrate Rhode Island’s leadership role in advocating for the role of art and design in fostering innovation.

Following Dreams by Following Ideas

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:41:55 GMT

Tino Chow 09 ID, cofounder of the multidisciplinary design studio Big New Ideas, spoke about dreaming and designing at TedxHunstville.

Bright Lights, Bold Collaboration

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:15:07 GMT

San Francisco-based alumni and entrepreneurs Lauren Geremia 04 PT and Jess Wainer 04 GL team up to light up the Bay Area.

Rich Brilliant Willing Still Winning

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:44:49 GMT

In winning the best new designer award at last month’s 2011 ICFF, Theo Richardson 06 FD, Charles Brill 06 FD and Alex Williams 06 FD confirm that Rich Brilliant Willing is on the rise.

Twitter Founder Inspires Students

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:39:05 GMT

During a recent visit to RISD, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey told aspiring entrepreneurs that simplicity is the key to success.

Gebbia Thinks Big

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:00:10 GMT

“Designtrepreneur” Joe Gebbia 05 GD/ID, cofounder of Airbnb, spoke at RISD last week to launch the Career Center’s Mindshare 2012.

Entrepreneurs Show and Tell

webmaster@risd.edu — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 13:36:44 GMT

RISD's Entrepreneur Mindshare brought together experts in design and technology to offer tricks of the trade to students, alumni and others.

Making the Hunger Games’ Mockingjay

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:12:34 GMT

After working on dozens of blockbuster films, jewelry designer Dana Schneider 82 SC felt like she won the lottery when asked to create the iconic mockingjay pin for The Hunger Games.

Felton to Accept RISD Alumni Award

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:02:31 GMT

On June 2, the RISD Alumni Association will present information graphics maverick Nick Felton 99 GD with its 2012 Business of Design Award.

Making a Mutant Vehicle

webmaster@risd.edu — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:17:18 GMT

Students use their drive and Kickstarter to bring a creative car to this summer's Burning Man Festival.

Designing for America

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:32:35 GMT

When Sami Nerenberg 07 ID discovered that a small group of like-minded people shared her dream of using design to foster social change, she joined their effort to launch a national design movement on college campuses.

Creativity Cubed

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:24:59 GMT

Professors Markus Berger and Peter Dean lead a collaborative triad between RISD, Brown University and a team of RISD alumni in thinking outside the box – or in this case, redesigning the box entirely to creatively repurpose shipping containers.

Etsy Backs RISD's Newest Entrepreneurs

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:55:13 GMT

Jewelry designer Kellie Riggs 11 JM reflects on her opportunity to attend the 2011 Hello Etsy Summit in Berlin.

Empowering Enterprise

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:23:59 GMT

For the second year in a row, Rhode Island School of Design is arming each of its 661 graduates with an Artrepreneur Kit, a practical parting gift to help students explore entrepreneurial possibilities after graduation and beyond.

RISD’s Newest Young Guns

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:50:24 GMT

Four RISD alumni were named winners in Young Guns 8, the Art Directors Club’s international competition for creative professionals aged 30 and under.

Devers Makes Design Entertaining

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:42:51 GMT

As an artist, designer, carpenter and committed tinkerer, Amy Devers MFA 01 FD never dreamed that she’d spend so much time talking about design – especially on television.

Design Connects East and West

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:42:25 GMT

A summer internship in Tokyo helps senior Karin Kunori better understand the challenges of running a small graphic design studio.

RI to Fund Bold New Ideas

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:33:48 GMT

A new fellowship opportunity announced by the Rhode Island Foundation will provide substantial seed money to Rhode Islanders with good ideas about how to solve statewide problems.

Passion and Problem-Solving: Artists as Entrepreneurs

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:32:26 GMT

The RISD Career Center held its first-ever Entrepreneur Mindshare on Saturday, November 12. Billed as part TED conference and part boot camp, the all-day event was designed to get RISD students and alumni energized about creative entrepreneurship.

Documentaries Focused on Global Issues

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:20:37 GMT

Rhett Turner’s work as a photography director and documentary filmmaker has taken him to every continent on earth.

From Mundane to More Meaningful

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:01:13 GMT

Painting major Yao Cheng discusses the lessons learned during a summer internship with a RISD alumna who runs her own custom mural and fine art company.

Rothman’s Rabbits

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:22:39 GMT

Illustrator Julia Rothman 02 IL created a playful holiday card for RISD – between projects for clients ranging from The New York Times to Victoria’s Secret.

Student Artwork Gains Exposure at RISD Exposé

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:30:35 GMT

RISD Exposé, the student-run gallery and pop-up shop, is now in its third year of featuring fine art and design work by RISD students, both for browsing and for sale.

Alums Revive A Tiny Town in Hudson Valley

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:24:25 GMT

The Wassaic Project connects artists with each other and with the local community.

Etsy Entrepreneur Gets Off to a Flying Start

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:45:18 GMT

A year-long series of RISD entrepreneurship initiatives is culminating in a trip to Berlin, Germany for Kellie Riggs 11 JM, winner of an Etsy Fellowship for small business and sustainability.

Commitment and Community

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:09:36 GMT

Entrepreneurs from Kickstarter, Etsy and Quirky came to campus during Wintersession to launch new online networks featuring work from RISD students and alumni, and to speak to RISD students on what it takes to launch a successful business. The answer? A combination of a focused vision and an expansive network.

Students’ Holiday Gallery Stands Out

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:06:09 GMT

RISD Exposé, the vibrant student-run art and design gallery and gift shop, returns for its second holiday run in downtown Providence.