The daylong May 2025 event highlighted novel, hands-on approaches to storytelling, spatial computing and sensory augmentation ...

At the intersection of architecture, conservation and design, Interior Architecture takes an innovative approach to the reuse and transformation of existing buildings. Studios focused on adaptive ...

All undergraduate students at RISD take first-year studios in Experimental and Foundation Studies, followed by a major course of study in a specific fine arts or design discipline beginning sophomore ...

This event helps students translate their studio experiences to the professional world,” says RISD Careers Director Kevin ...

Digital + Media (D+M) operates at the nexus of art and technology, creating a framework for you to discover emergent creative practices and make research-driven, critically-informed work. Offered at ...

This course will focus on the art of upholstery design. It will teach the basics of traditional techniques and materials; cover historic influences; and explore methods used in mass production. The ...

Students in RISD’s graduate degree programs are critical thinkers and makers who delve deep into creative practice, investigate intriguing concepts and innovate in the studio. Learn more at risd.edu ...

Based on the philosophy that all undergraduate students benefit from a shared understanding of RISD’s approach to studio learning, during your first year you and your peers follow the same studio ...

As one of the first independent colleges of art and design in the US—incorporated on March 22, 1877 as both a school and museum—Rhode Island School of Design has always stood out as something of a ...

Since launching our first Social Equity and Inclusion (SEI) Action Plan in 2017, RISD has built upon a series of core values inspired by student activity and input across our community. Among others, ...

The benefits we offer RISD employees include medical and dental insurance plans, a 403 (b) retirement plan with employer contributions, paid time off and many more. People who work here also enjoy ...

Film/Animation/Video alumni make their mark as creative professionals in a wide variety of ways. Working as entrepreneurs or through studios such as Pixar, DreamWorks or Harmonix, or for networks like ...