Throughout the fall RISD is offering diverse programming across campus to give us a deeper appreciation for the variety of ways those in the RISD community live in and experience the world.
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Industrial Design

Drawing on its historic contributions to responsible and human-centered design, Industrial Design (or ID) teaches students to use critical thinking and the design process to bring new value to companies, communities and citizens. Professors with expertise in a wide range of areas guide students in researching user experiences to create well-conceived and executed objects, products and systems that make everyday tasks easier.

Staff

Leslie Fontana
Department Head
401 454-6169
lfontana@risd.edu

Mark Johnston
Senior Academic Technologist
401 454-6803
mjohnsto@risd.edu

Jonathan Knowles
MADE Co-Director
401 277-4849
jknowles@risd.edu

William Reeves
Senior Academic Technologist
401 454-6197
wreeves@risd.edu

Timothy Sandiford
Senior Academic Specialist
401 709-8547
tsandifo@risd.edu
Room 205, CIT Building, 169 Weybosset Street

Michael Scimeca
Technical Assistant III
401 454-6185
mscimeca@risd.edu

Ayako Takase
Graduate Program Director
401 709-8547
atakase@risd.edu

Tom Weis
Associate Department Head
401 454-6160
tweis@risd.edu

Traci Williams
Academic Coordinator
401 709-8547
twilli01@risd.edu