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The Commencement 2026 speaker was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree along with cartoonist Roz Chast, philanthropist Stephen A. Metcalf, and designer David Wiseman.
Metropolis editors name RISD Furniture Design contribution to ICFF a standout exhibit.
From ceramic boxes to small figurines, the pieces on view were shaped by play, reflection, and the unpredictability of wood firing.
RISD faculty members and visiting critics offered insightful feedback to students in every department, from Architecture to Textiles.