Shaping the Future
In a new series of videos, alumni will help articulate why RISD’s immersive, process-driven educational model is ideally suited to preparing for what’s next.
Radical Innovator
Hospitality architecture designer Sophia Chan MIA focused on possibilities rather than constraints when dreaming up the futuristic Broadster Hotel.
Uprooting White Privilege
Noted activist Tim Wise speaks to the RISD community about combatting systemic racism and making socially relevant artwork.
And Also: Writing
The Writing Center and Graduate Studies co-host a symposium exploring how artists and designers engage with evolving forms of writing, editing and publishing.
Weschler’s Wonderful Wit
As part of the visiting artist series in Glass, cultural critic and author Lawrence Weschler led a RISD audience through a visual-culture hall of mirrors.
Picturing Rhythm
New Assistant Professor of Illustration Calef Brown finds inspiration for his playful drawings in the rhythms of music and conversation.
Making Something from Nothing
Artist and urban interventionist Theaster Gates talks about the transformative power of art at the 2015 Gail Silver Memorial Lecture.
Designing for Tomorrow Today
As the first speaker in ID’s 2015–16 lecture series, European writer and design advocate John Thackara challenges students to design a better world.
Creative Matchmaking
Students seeking internships meet with representatives from dozens of creative companies at this year’s Internship Connect event.