Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

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In short

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is a nonprofit college and museum founded in 1877 in Providence, Rhode Island, offering bachelor's and master's degree programmes in art and design. Its studio departments include Apparel Design, centred on garment construction; Jewelry + Metalsmithing, covering traditional gold- and silversmithing and contemporary methods; and Furniture Design, at BFA and MFA level. It also has majors in Glass, Textiles and Ceramics.

Where

Providence, RI, United States

Founded

1877

Crafts

Fashion and tailoring · Goldsmithing and jewelry · Furniture and design

Website

risd.edu

Source

School website · checked on 24/10/2026

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