Sustainable “Shelter” for Indian Women

webmaster@risd.edu — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:52:54 GMT

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

Under the Arctic Ice

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:57:04 GMT

Glass graduate Mara Streberger MFA 12 GL has been exploring Inuit culture as part of her Fulbright year abroad in Greenland and Denmark.

Life-Saving Textile

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:14:48 GMT

Social activist Eliza Squibb 13 TX designs a textile to convey a critical message about vaccinations to women in Mali, West Africa.

Russia Rising

webmaster@risd.edu — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:05:42 GMT

As an expat and a designer, Misha Beletsky 95 IL watched the response to last year’s election scandal in Russia with great interest.

Annealing Research Down Under

webmaster@risd.edu — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:06:17 GMT

Recent Glass graduate Matthew Perez wins a Fulbright to pursue advanced research at the Australian National University's Glass Workshop.

Inquiry in Italy

webmaster@risd.edu — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:45:40 GMT

Students who take part in the European Honors Program are given the freedom to pursue their academic interests while living in a country that has inspired artists for centuries.

Drawn Together

webmaster@risd.edu — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:43:26 GMT

When illustrators from around the world converge on Providence from June 13–16, the ICON7 conference will bear a distinct RISD stamp.

Gall Defies Gravity

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:04:20 GMT

In Unbound photographer Sally Gall 78 PH is showing a new body of work meant to evoke the feeling of floating.

Heyman Bears Witness

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:22:28 GMT

Printmaking faculty member Daniel Heyman recently spoke about his compelling portraits of Iraqi war prisoners in conjunction with his current solo show at Brown’s Bell Gallery.

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.

MilanICFF 13

webmaster@risd.edu — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:21:44 GMT

Work by Furniture Design alumni is on view at the Milan Furniture Fair in April and the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in May.

Creating Sustainable Solutions in Central America

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:36:16 GMT

RISD students developed a prototype off-the-grid schoolhouse for rural Costa Rica in collaboration with Earth University – the world's foremost research institute for sustainable agriculture.

Wintersession Wanderlust

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:32:55 GMT

Students enrolled in the Wintersession travel course Creating an Archive are studying photography in Vrindavan, India – a holy pilgrimage site brimming with cultural curiosities.

Kirloskar gift

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:23:58 GMT

RISD has received the single largest gift ever from an international donor to create a new visiting scholar position in Painting.

Leading Companies Tap RISD Talent

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:32:01 GMT

Students connected with representatives from more than 160 major tech businesses, iconic apparel brands and design studios during RISD’s 2013 Design Portfolio Review.

Designing a Sustainable Campus in Costa Rica

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:28:34 GMT

Students work with Earth University to plan a new campus tailored to local needs, climate and terrain.

RISD Partners with CreativeMornings

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:01:38 GMT

Art and technology make for a powerful mix, as creative thinkers around the world will confirm during a series of inspiring breakfast talks in June.

Fulbright Cites RISD as a Top Producer of Scholars

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:30:25 GMT

In 2010 RISD topped the list of special schools graduating students who qualify for Fulbright grants, with seven recent alumni currently pursuing research abroad.

2011–12 Fulbright Winners Explore Global Culture

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:28:38 GMT

Four young alumni continue the RISD tradition of winning national grants to study abroad.

Design Pioneer Celebrated in Venice

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:42:40 GMT

A solo show and film featuring the vital modernist work of Ruth Adler Schnee 45 IA, a legendary textiles artist who is still designing today, complements the Venice Biennale.

RISD, Asia and Creativity

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:37:46 GMT

Inspired by recent interaction with Asia’s top creative leaders, President John Maeda reflects on his own experiences as an artist and designer of Asian descent.

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.

Designs to Make a Difference

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:01:06 GMT

As the first RISD student to win the highly coveted Gensler Diversity Scholarship, Nathalie Jolivert BArch 12 hopes to gain valuable architectural experience to bring home to Haiti after graduation.

Neonatal Incubator Built from Car Parts

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:32:39 GMT

Alumni help design an incubator for the developing world that makes use of the limited parts and expertise available in remote regions of the world.

TEDActive Sparks Student Brainstorming

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:49:06 GMT

RISD students maintained a breakneck work schedule to craft impactful projects now being presented this week at TEDActive 2013.

Into the Wild

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:03:50 GMT

Lucy Spelman, a biologist and veterinarian with a taste for adventure, teaches The Art of Communicating Science this fall.

Pure Genius

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:03:44 GMT

Now that Natalia Almada MFA 01 PH has won a coveted MacArthur award, the documentary filmmaker is excited to be able to pursue her work without the distraction of constant fundraising.

Global Luminaries Honored at Commencement 2012

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:58:12 GMT

At its June 2 ceremony, RISD will present honorary degrees to Japanese film animation house Studio Ghibli, writer-activist Rebecca Solnit and Pritzker Prize-winning architect Wang Shu, who will also deliver the keynote address.

Studio Ghibli Comes to RISD

webmaster@risd.edu — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:06:55 GMT

When producer Toshio Suzuki travels to RISD to accept an honorary degree on behalf of the famous Japanese animation house, he will host a screening and discussion of two of their films, Spirited Away and Only Yesterday.

Destination Milano!

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:40:59 GMT

Interior Architecture and Furniture Design students bring their work to the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in Italy during Design Week, April 17–22.

Japanese Art to Offer Relief

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:21:51 GMT

Aki Ishida of the Architecture faculty works with students to present their Japanese paper installation as part of a benefit at the Japan Society in NYC.

Architecture Professor Wins Major Award

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:33:53 GMT

Architecture Professor Peter Tagiuri and his London firm earn a Best Housing Development Prize in the 2011 Brick Awards.

Thai Artist Explores Displacement

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:05:56 GMT

Bundith Phunsombatlert MFA 10 DM recently won two grants to create a sound installation that metaphorically explores the refugee experience.

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.

Building Bridges for International Innovation

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:36:50 GMT

RISD partners with Japanese font developer Morisawa to explore creative leadership and innovation through art and design.

ISUS + RISD Address Global Water Issues

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:22:47 GMT

Co-founded by RISD Professor Elizabeth Dean Hermann, the Institute for Sustainable Urban Societies develops innovative solutions to the complex issues facing dense metropolises in the world’s most endangered coastal zones.

International Focus on Furniture

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:22:18 GMT

Furniture Design students are showcasing new works made from a recyclable composite material at the 2011 ICFF in New York City.

Designing a Local Solution in Tanzania

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:19:10 GMT

Two students team up to design an affordable new dining hall for a remote secondary school that is able to be built by the students and faculty themselves.

Understanding Patterns

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:17:19 GMT

For Monica Ogrodowski 09 TX, pursuing an HPSS concentration allowed her to feed her ongoing passion for political thought and analysis while laying the groundwork for further exploration post-graduation.

Italian Materials Inspire Innovation

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:03:24 GMT

Apparel Design and Textiles majors create eye-opening garments using fine fabrics and yarns from the Italian Trade Commission and its 23 high-end fabric and yarn mills.

Experimenting with Italy’s Finest Yarns

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:59:45 GMT

Textiles majors created one-of-a-kind wearables to showcase in Zegna Baruffa’s exhibition space at Pitti Immagine Filati, an international showcase in Milan for high-end yarns and knitwear.

Living Pictures

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:16:29 GMT

Artist Sarah Small 01 PH is bringing the emotion and humanity of 15th-century paintings alive through an intriguing series of experimental performance art pieces.

Maeda Brings Creativity to World Stage

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:17:17 GMT

At the 2011 Aspen Ideas Festival, President Maeda will speak to a global audience about the fundamental value of art and design.

Ghanaian Traditions Lead to New Ways of Working

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:55:21 GMT

In learning first-hand about the traditional crafts of this West African country, students gained new insights into their own work and practices.

RISD Student Wins a Windgate

webmaster@risd.edu — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:24:07 GMT

Ceramics senior Rebecca Manson is one of 10 students nationwide to win a coveted Windgate Fellowship to help further her work.