Student Stories

From fashion to furniture to outer space, students are making the most of this summer’s internship opportunities.

Six funded projects explore radical solutions to longstanding problems that impact the environment and marginalized communities. 

Work by 21 emerging artists who honed their techniques at RISD is now on view at the Museum of Illustration in New York City.

As We Are opened during Pride month and showcased work by a number of local queer artists.

RISD Furniture Design students participated in the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) + WantedDesign Manhattan during NYCxDesign 2023.

Students in the spring studio Be the Change used design as a way to inform, enlighten and educate.

Students in two spring 2023 studios used scientific methodologies combined with design thinking to explore collaborative future living.

Listeners were treated to compelling talks about everything from being in a coma to designing political apparel for queer people.

Gallerists, curators and arts consultants from across the country offered advice about how to build community after art school.