RISD
Education & Academia abbreviation · University
| Stands for | Rhode Island School of Design |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
RISD stands for Rhode Island School of Design, a university abbreviation.
Private art and design college in Providence, founded in 1877, consistently ranked among the best art schools in the world. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees in fields such as illustration, industrial design, architecture and graphic design.
Example: He applied to the Brown-RISD Dual Degree program to study both computer science and industrial design.
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Pronounced "RIZ-dee". The RISD Museum holds more than 100,000 works. Notable alumni include the founders of Airbnb, the members of Talking Heads and designer Shepard Fairey.
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