The Disruptive Power of STEAM

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:02:33 GMT

President John Maeda accepted a 2013 Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Award at the Tribeca Film Festival.

The Art of Play

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:28:26 GMT

Cas Holman,assistant professor of Industrial Design, designs interactive toys and tools that ignite the imagination.

Natural Fiber Chairs

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:52:20 GMT

Professor Seth Stem works with BASF to develop new uses for an eco-friendly, hemp-based alternative to plastic.

MilanICFF 13

webmaster@risd.edu — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:21:44 GMT

Work by Furniture Design alumni is on view at the Milan Furniture Fair in April and the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in May.

Arch drawing curriculum 13

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:28:48 GMT

A new core curriculum in Architecture boldly recasts the relationship between drawing digitally and by hand.

honorary degrees 13

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:41:42 GMT

Illustrator Maira Kalman will deliver the keynote at Commencement, where she will receive an honorary degree, as will designer Karl Gerstner and environmentalist Bill McKibben.

Indie Inventor: Quirky + Pivot Power Get a Turn on TV

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:39:25 GMT

On August 30th, recent RISD graduate Jake Zien 11 GD makes his TV debut on Quirky, a new reality show on the Sundance Channel that brings innovation to life by showing the process and personalities behind successful inventions.

Creating Communities in the Sky

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:28:43 GMT

Architect and alumnus Kenneth Lewis BArch 83 brings his expertise about post-9/11 skyscrapers to the spring semester Tall Building Studio.

Local Collaboration Fosters Global Innovation

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:14:16 GMT

A Better World by Design, a student-led conference organized by RISD and Brown University, addressed sustainable solutions to complex social issues such as food, health care and the built environment in the developing world.

Gathering STEAM in Rhode Island

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:11:49 GMT

On September 26, artists, designers, scientists, educators, business leaders and policymakers came together to celebrate Rhode Island’s leadership role in advocating for the role of art and design in fostering innovation.

Neonatal Incubator Built from Car Parts

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:32:39 GMT

Alumni help design an incubator for the developing world that makes use of the limited parts and expertise available in remote regions of the world.

Following Dreams by Following Ideas

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:41:55 GMT

Tino Chow 09 ID, cofounder of the multidisciplinary design studio Big New Ideas, spoke about dreaming and designing at TedxHunstville.

Architecture Trio Wins New Recognition

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:40:54 GMT

An innovative Jewish devotional hut designed by a team of young alums wins the Holcim Next Generation Award.

Extraordinary Honorees at Commencement

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:57:17 GMT

At its June 4 Commencement ceremony, RISD will confer honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degrees on three individuals who have made groundbreaking contributions to the worlds of art, design and education.

RISD Leads Congressional Briefing

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:52:43 GMT

A Congressional briefing, led by RISD, raises awareness about the importance of integrating art and design with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education as an essential component of the national innovation agenda.

STEAMy Discussion

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:49:07 GMT

A panel discussion centered around the ongoing STEAM initiative drew plenty of interest at RISD by Design 2012.

Rich Brilliant Willing Still Winning

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:44:49 GMT

In winning the best new designer award at last month’s 2011 ICFF, Theo Richardson 06 FD, Charles Brill 06 FD and Alex Williams 06 FD confirm that Rich Brilliant Willing is on the rise.

TEDActive Sparks Student Brainstorming

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:49:06 GMT

RISD students maintained a breakneck work schedule to craft impactful projects now being presented this week at TEDActive 2013.

The State of the Art in Healthcare

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:57:56 GMT

Nearly 500 policymakers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, activists, academics, artists and designers came together at RISD for Make It Better, a two-day symposium that envisioned new and evolving roles for artists and designers in solving complex healthcare challenges.

Reaching New Heights of Creativity

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:50:00 GMT

RISD alumnus Kenneth Lewis BArch 83 returned to campus to talk about the creativity and the challenges that went into redesigning and rebuilding the World Trade Center site in New York.

Juan Enriquez Opens SHARED VOICES

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:30:34 GMT

Author and life sciences expert Juan Enriquez talks about the game-changing impact of genomics in an open forum at the RISD Auditorium on Thursday, January 5.

Twitter Founder Inspires Students

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:39:05 GMT

During a recent visit to RISD, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey told aspiring entrepreneurs that simplicity is the key to success.

DC STEAM caucus

webmaster@risd.edu — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:26:06 GMT

Last week RISD co-hosted the official launch of a new bipartisan Congressional STEAM Caucus advocating for inclusion of art and design in the national educational agenda.

Inventive Tools Spark Innovative Designs

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:39:00 GMT

The multipurpose egg crackers Foundation students created last fall show how aesthetics and engineering naturally come together at RISD.

Gebbia Thinks Big

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:00:10 GMT

“Designtrepreneur” Joe Gebbia 05 GD/ID, cofounder of Airbnb, spoke at RISD last week to launch the Career Center’s Mindshare 2012.

AIGA Chief Advises Students

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:45:00 GMT

When AIGA’s CEO Ric Grefé visited RISD this spring, he provided invaluable feedback on designing for political advocacy and public service communications.

Geometry Meets the World of Making

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:16:36 GMT

When architect Eduardo Benamor Duarte had an idea for building with porcelain blocks, he turned to RISD’s Ceramics department experts for help.

STEAM Club Mixes Art and Science

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:45:17 GMT

A series of workshops linking RISD and the MIT Media Lab has set the stage for this month's CreativeMornings “pop-up” event at RISD, part of an international conversation on the intersection of arts and technology.

Maverick Thinker Wraps Up Shared Voices

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:22:58 GMT

In his March 14 talk on Screen Fluency, Kevin Kelly will discuss the importance of visual and multimedia literacy in a digital world.

Felton to Accept RISD Alumni Award

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:02:31 GMT

On June 2, the RISD Alumni Association will present information graphics maverick Nick Felton 99 GD with its 2012 Business of Design Award.

Making a Mutant Vehicle

webmaster@risd.edu — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:17:18 GMT

Students use their drive and Kickstarter to bring a creative car to this summer's Burning Man Festival.

Designing for America

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:32:35 GMT

When Sami Nerenberg 07 ID discovered that a small group of like-minded people shared her dream of using design to foster social change, she joined their effort to launch a national design movement on college campuses.

Randall Illuminates the RISDsphere

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:24:22 GMT

When particle physicist Lisa Randall visits RISD as part of the Shared Voices series, she’ll shed light on the very nature of reality.

Creativity Cubed

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:24:59 GMT

Professors Markus Berger and Peter Dean lead a collaborative triad between RISD, Brown University and a team of RISD alumni in thinking outside the box – or in this case, redesigning the box entirely to creatively repurpose shipping containers.

Maeda Brings STEAM to MIT

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:56:27 GMT

RISD President John Maeda and a number of RISD students, faculty members and trustees visited Maeda’s former academic home at the MIT Media Lab to speak about RISD’s STEM to STEAM initiative.

Helping Astronauts to Manage Info Overload

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:43:44 GMT

When working to develop the Magic Windows communication project for NASA, students sought to simplify the manner in which astronauts receive and navigate massive amounts of information.

Exploring New Materials

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:43:20 GMT

At the 2010 A Better World by Design conference, Professor Seth Stem led a workshop focused on the design potential of working with environmentally friendly natural fiber composites.

Devers Makes Design Entertaining

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:42:51 GMT

As an artist, designer, carpenter and committed tinkerer, Amy Devers MFA 01 FD never dreamed that she’d spend so much time talking about design – especially on television.

Building Bridges for International Innovation

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:36:50 GMT

RISD partners with Japanese font developer Morisawa to explore creative leadership and innovation through art and design.

RI to Fund Bold New Ideas

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:33:48 GMT

A new fellowship opportunity announced by the Rhode Island Foundation will provide substantial seed money to Rhode Islanders with good ideas about how to solve statewide problems.

Innovative Work in National Spotlight

webmaster@risd.edu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:02:42 GMT

RISD is one of two colleges nationwide invited to show original student work at the 2010 American Craft Council Show.

Bridging the Art/Science Gap

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:11:11 GMT

The National Science Foundation recently sponsored a gathering of minds at RISD to strategize innovative ways to enhance STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math] education by integrating art and design – transforming STEM into STEAM.

Innovative Storyteller Releases Latest Wonder

webmaster@risd.edu — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:12:44 GMT

In Wonderstruck, Brian Selznick 88 IL pushes his breakthrough storytelling form even further than in his Caldecott Medal winner, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, which will debut later this fall as a film directed by Martin Scorsese.

Making Art Work

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:25:51 GMT

Rhode Island and RISD serve as the launching pad for a national conversation about the role of the arts in the creative economy.

Seduced by Sugar

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:23:26 GMT

Alumna Melissa Armstrong’s latest rock candy sculpture is on view through April 8 in a show called Science is Fiction.

Building a Better Buggy: RISD Students Reach for the Moon

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:21:46 GMT

On April 1-2, a team of six RISD students participated in this year’s NASA Great Moonbuggy Race in Huntsville, AL, competing against teams from nearly 90 schools and colleges to design, build and race lightweight, human-powered vehicles over lunar-like terrain.

Maeda Brings Creativity to World Stage

webmaster@risd.edu — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:17:17 GMT

At the 2011 Aspen Ideas Festival, President Maeda will speak to a global audience about the fundamental value of art and design.

Game Changer

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:13:13 GMT

The RISD Alumni Association’s 2011 Art + Education award will go to gaming design expert Katie Salen MFA 92 GD, who is experimenting with alternative approaches to K-12 education.

Commitment and Community

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:09:36 GMT

Entrepreneurs from Kickstarter, Etsy and Quirky came to campus during Wintersession to launch new online networks featuring work from RISD students and alumni, and to speak to RISD students on what it takes to launch a successful business. The answer? A combination of a focused vision and an expansive network.

Annual Runway Show Introduces Emerging Designers

webmaster@risd.edu — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:23:10 GMT

Every spring Apparel Design students have an opportunity to showcase their one-of-a-kind garments to the public. This year's COLLECTION 2010 gave attendees a first-hand look at many of the portfolio pieces that earned graduates positions at top fashion houses around the world.