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Talkbox, by Industrial Design junior Malaika Franks 20 ID, contains materials for developing social-emotional skills that promote nonviolence
Preventing Gun Violence

In a fall semester Industrial Design studio, students took a holistic approach to addressing an urgent public health issue.

A train and related materials for children in an exhibit by Margaret Middleton 08 ID that focuses on creating inclusive, accessible learning environments for children
Designing Family Fun for All

Exhibit designer Margaret Middleton loves creating inclusive, accessible learning environments for children.

Tim Miller MFA 19 making furniture
Creating without Constraints

After completing a recent commission for Lexus, Furniture Design grad student Tim Miller reflects on the project and considers what's next.

Provost Kent Kleinman
New Provost Brings Experience + Vision

After an extensive international search, RISD has appointed architect and educator Kent Kleinman as its next provost.

Still of a person laying on water from Change the way you look at things; things you look at change
RFP for Repairing Our Oceans

Students in a fall Architecture studio called Your Ocean, My Ocean present a powerful performance piece and inspiring call to action.

Cathedral of St. John in Providence
Studio Focuses on Racial Justice

Interior Architecture students are working with the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island to reimagine and reconfigure Providence’s Cathedral of St. John.

Map rendering of Oyster Park at India Point
RISD and URI Offer Joint Program on Coastal Sustainability

Beginning in fall 2019 graduate students will explore interdisciplinary approaches to coastal environmental issues.

You Had Your Chance piece by John Sebelius 06 IL
Offering an Antidote to PTSD

Multidisciplinary artist John Sebelius is introducing veterans and first responders to making art as a way to cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.