Discussing the Art of Race
Artwork from the RISD Museum’s collection inspires frank conversations about race in America.
Axios Advocates for Civic-minded Design
As the keynote speaker at RI Design Week, former White House Creative Director Ashleigh Axios highlighted the role of design in delivering hope and change under President Obama.
Mindful Making in Japan
Students in a summer bike-building class in Tokyo absorb contemporary Japanese culture and design aesthetics while honing their skills as makers.
Immersive Learning Abroad
Students enrolled in RISD Global Summer Studies classes explored international cultures, making traditions and design aesthetics.
Stunning Collections Reborn at NYFW
Fourteen aspiring designers representing the Class of 2018 wow the crowd at New York Fashion Week.
Connecting with the Class of 2022
Kicking off the academic year and getting to know a multinational, community-minded group of incoming students.
Spenner Comes Full Circle
RISD staff member and alumna Polly Spenner 10 TX reflects on her creative process and 28-year relationship with RISD.
In League with Living Systems
The Nature Lab culminates its 80th anniversary celebration with a thought-provoking exhibition and symposium probing our complex relationship with nature.
Designing a More Equitable RISD
A conversation with Matthew Shenoda, RISD’s first vice president of Social Equity and Inclusion.