George Gordon was born in 1948 in Rochester, NY. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1971 from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. Gordon then received his Master's degree in Furniture Design from RISD in 1977. Since 1992, he has been a faculty member at RISD in the Industrial Design department and Graduate Studies division.
Courses
Fall 2024 Courses
ID 2453-02 - WOOD II
LevelUndergraduate
UnitIndustrial Design
Subject Industrial Design
Period Fall 2024
Credits 3
FormatStudio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date
ID 2453-02
WOOD II
LevelUndergraduate
UnitIndustrial Design
Subject Industrial Design
PeriodFall 2024
Credits3
FormatStudio
ModeIn-Person
Start and End2024-09-04 to 2024-12-11
Times: W | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMInstructor(s): George GordonLocation(s): Industrial Design Building, Room 101Enrolled / Capacity: 15Status: Open
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This course will deal with advanced woodworking processes, including milling and machinery use, laminate and steam bending, plywood and veneer. Techniques in using natural and synthetic materials connected with furniture will be covered.
Preference is given to Junior Industrial Design Students.
Major Requirement | BFA Industrial Design
Spring 2025 Courses
ID 2453-01 - WOOD II
LevelUndergraduate
UnitIndustrial Design
Subject Industrial Design
Period Spring 2025
Credits 3
FormatStudio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date
ID 2453-01
WOOD II
LevelUndergraduate
UnitIndustrial Design
Subject Industrial Design
PeriodSpring 2025
Credits3
FormatStudio
ModeIn-Person
Start and End2025-02-13 to 2025-05-23
Times: W | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMInstructor(s): George GordonLocation(s): Industrial Design Building, Room 101Enrolled / Capacity: 15Status: Closed
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This course will deal with advanced woodworking processes, including milling and machinery use, laminate and steam bending, plywood and veneer. Techniques in using natural and synthetic materials connected with furniture will be covered.
Preference is given to Junior Industrial Design Students.
Major Requirement | BFA Industrial Design
ID 2455-04 - WOOD I
LevelUndergraduate
UnitIndustrial Design
Subject Industrial Design
Period Spring 2025
Credits 3
FormatStudio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date
ID 2455-04
WOOD I
LevelUndergraduate
UnitIndustrial Design
Subject Industrial Design
PeriodSpring 2025
Credits3
FormatStudio
ModeIn-Person
Start and End2025-02-13 to 2025-05-23
Times: T | 1:10 PM - 6:10 PMInstructor(s): George GordonLocation(s): Industrial Design Building, Room 100Enrolled / Capacity: 15Status: Closed
SECTION DESCRIPTION
Philosophically, the ID Department believes that students become better designers when they have an intimate knowledge of a range of natural and synthetic materials. In this course, students will learn about the properties of natural wood and engineered wood-based materials, investigate the related technical processes, and evaluate how this information is both connected to and influenced by the design process. Students will work with materials directly and master skills needed to manipulate these materials. They will develop projects that allow them to engage in the design and development process, promote creativity, problem solving, and the correct use of materials. Facility procedures, safety, and care and use of tools and equipment will be stressed.
Enrollment is limited to Sophomore Industrial Design Students.
