Student stories
Ready for the Runway
The public will get to see a juried selection of the best work made by RISD’s up-and-coming apparel designers at Collection 2015.
Breaking Through
A visit from photojournalist and activist Richard Ross inspires RISD students to pursue social justice projects.
Iron in Winter
Students in a Sculpture studio learn about the surprises of working with molten metal during a full-day “iron pour.”
The Seduction of Skin
Students in a cross-disciplinary studio make visceral works inspired by our largest – and perhaps most alluring – organ.
Opening a New World
Two new Foundation Studies students build on the creative boost they got through RISD’s Project Open Door program.
Designed for Speed
Apparel Design seniors develop crunchy new looks for Burton, Vermont’s cutting-edge snowboard company.
Focusing on Race
To promote dialogue, Nicole Buchanan 15 PH is creating a photographic series on students of color at RISD.
Ceramics for the Self
After leaving her home country of Myanmar, Soe Yu Nwe MFA 15 CR finds that she’s now fully focused on anchoring herself through her work.
Land and Sea
Landscape Architecture students work across disciplines to find sustainable solutions to problems associated with Rhode Island’s coastline.