The Regenerative Earth Collective
A transdisciplinary, student-led initiative reimagines RISD’s relationship with the ecosystem that surrounds it.
Visualizing Hard Science
Students in a fall Digital + Media research studio use high- and low-tech tools to explore the changing Narragansett Bay and develop creative research projects.
Perspectives on Praxis
RISD students test ideas about art and pedagogy by working directly with local teenagers.
These 3D-Printed Bike Lanes Are Designed to Sit Underneath Bridges
Fast Company reports on Interior Architecture department project focused on reimagining Rhode Island’s Pell Bridge.
A Call for Collective Effervescence
Interior Architecture sophomores work with community developer I. Lanre Ajakaiye on plans to transform a blighted Providence building into a multicultural gathering place.
New Scholarships Boost Accessibility
RISD’s Continuing Education division partners with multiple nonprofits to support BIPOC youth interested in pursuing careers in art and design.
Crossing the Pell
RISD Interior Architecture students propose innovative designs for adding pedestrian and cycling lanes to the suspension bridge connecting Newport and Jamestown, RI.
Maharam Fellowships Support Greater Good
In keeping with RISD’s strategic plan, this summer’s 10 Maharam fellows use their design skills to promote social justice and sustainability.