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Graduate Program Director: Ayako Takase
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The Masters of Industrial Design program at the Rhode Island School of Design explores design as a means to advance society. We approach design as a tool to address social, cultural, and environmental challenges, emphasizing its role as more than a profession—it's a way to connect personal values with a broader social framework to inspire positive change. Grounded in core industrial design practices and engaged in the field's evolution, our graduates are prepared to challenge the profession, lead it in new directions, and make a meaningful impact on the world. The program endorses the notion that the most valuable design opportunities today are those promoting the preservation of our environment and a better understanding of human behavior.
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Aram Nazareth Festekjian
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Command-Shift-Q
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2025
Artificial grass, adhesive, acrylic mirror, level frame, cork, MDF, lighting strip, candles, vintage frames, plastic (3D printed), tungsten weights, epoxy
Touch Grass Controller Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 2 in. Leech Case Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 1.5 in. Charging Shrine Dimensions: 19 x 16 x 4.5 in. Good Enough Mirror Dimensions: 22 x 15 x 1 in.
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Hannah Whitley
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Thesis title
Bespoke Shoemaking for Extraterrestrial Surface Living
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2025
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SiShu Wu
Thesis title
Gamifit
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2025
AR APP and physical object
6.5 x 4 x 6.5 in.
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Vija Lietuvninkas
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Emily Treece