New RISD GD Faculty Search
RISD Graphic Design department is searching for a new faculty member to start in the Fall of 2026!
Application deadline is January 5, 2026
For more details, visit here.
🏫 MFA Graphic Design Open House 25–26
Professor Bethany Johns, joined by Professor Paul Soulellis, speak about RISD’s Graphic Design department. Situating design as the primary language and method in which to make sense of and communicate experience, the Graphic Design MFA program educates the complete human being, developing interests and expertise that access the full breadth of the profession.
Recorded on Nov. 17, 2025, during our annual MFA Open House.
SENIOR SHOW LAUNCH
Calling all seniors!
Please come to the senior show kickoff meeting + design sprint.
Come with ideas and good vibes.
Wael Morcos Lecture in Type 3
Please join us as we welcome Wael Morcos
back to RISD!
Guest Designer in Typography 3
Thursday, November 20th
1:10 pm est
on Zoom
*link will be emailed to RISD GD community
Speaker Series: Sophie Mascatello / Mythology
Speaker Series n.3
Sophie Mascatello, Mythology
Friday, November 14th
12pm
GD Commons
- Roundtable discussion (by sign up)
Speaker Series: Forest Young / Fundamental Co.
Speakers Series n.2
Forest Young, Fundamental Co.
Friday, November 7th
12pm
GD Commons
- Studio visits with MFA in CIT (by sign up)
SOFTWARE SATURDAYS 2025 / Introduction to Coding
✏Introduction to Coding with Gabriel Drozdov
This workshop serves as an introduction to some of the leading software used in the field and which you should get to know to develop your coursework.
Open to all.
No sign-up is required.
What you will need:
—Your computer with the Adobe Creative Suite installed
—Yourself, EXCITED TO LEARN!!
Beatriz Lozano Lecture in Type 3
Please join us as we welcome Beatriz Lozano
back to RISD!
Guest Designer in Typography 3
Thursday, October 30
1:30 pm est
Speaker Series: Andrea Trabucco-Campos / Pentagram
Speaker Series n.1
Andrea Trabucco-Campos
October 24th
12pm
GD Commons
- Roundtable discussion (by sign up)
Ando (Daytona Mess, Anne-Dauphine Borione)
Ando (Daytona Mess, Anne-Dauphine Borione)
Guest Designer in Grad Studio Elective 1
Tuesday, October 14
On Zoom 1:30–2:30 pm EST
*Zoom link will be emailed on the day of the talk.
SOFTWARE SATURDAYS 2025 / Illustrator
âś’Illustrator with Vishakha Ruhela
This workshop serves as an introduction to some of the leading software used in the field and which you should get to know to develop your coursework.
Open to all.
No sign-up is required.
What you will need:
—Your computer with the Adobe Creative Suite installed
—Yourself, EXCITED TO LEARN!!
SOFTWARE SATURDAYS 2025 / Photoshop
đź’ĄPhotoshop with Anther Kiley
This workshop serves as an introduction to some of the leading software used in the field and which you should get to know to develop your coursework.
Open to all.
No sign-up is required.
What you will need:
—Your computer with the Adobe Creative Suite installed
—Yourself, EXCITED TO LEARN!!
SOFTWARE SATURDAYS 2025 / InDesign
✏InDesign with Ramon Tejada
This workshop serves as an introduction to some of the leading software used in the field and which you should get to know to develop your coursework.
Open to all.
No sign-up is required.
What you will need:
—Your computer with the Adobe Creative Suite installed
—Yourself, EXCITED TO LEARN!!
🎤Graphic Design Speaker Series🎤
Andrea Trabucco-Campos, Pentagram
Friday, October 24th
12pm / GD Commons
- Roundtable discussion (by sign up)
Forest Young, Fundamental Co.
Friday, November 7th
12pm / GD Commons
- Studio visits with MFA in CIT (by sign up)
Sophie Mascatello, Mythology
Friday, November 14th
12pm / GD Commons
- Roundtable discussion (by sign up)
Plus, Saturday Software Workshops / Pop-up Shows / Roundtables / Advising Days
Check out risd.gd for more details.
Ć’all 25 events identity and poster design by Ryan Scott