Mushroom mycelium – sometimes likened to the root structure of plants - has the unique ability to grow into a shape encouraged by its surroundings. Here that capability is utilized to form light shades that will maintain their structure and stability during use, but decompose in a home garden if left outside. Built on fixtures designed to be disassembled for repair or reuse – often with repurposed or recycled parts – these lamps are an exploration of material and function, supporting the collective challenge of making meaningful objects that leave a small footprint.
Elizabeth Stegner Patton grew up next to a wheatfield in Northern Idaho. She has a bachelor’s degree in biology and sculpture from Willamette University, an MFA in Industrial Design from RIT, and is a professional designer with experience in biotechnology, medical devices, and consumer goods and services. She is interested in the intersection of art, science, and design; biomimicry and materials.
Over the course of two consecutive capstone courses in the senior year, RIT interior design students execute a self-generated and self-directed design research project. The goal of the Interior Design Capstone thesis is to respond creatively and imaginatively to an emerging[...]
Industrial designers are part engineer, part artist. They create products to be used by factories, businesses, and everyday people. Each Senior Capstone project represents the culmination of a student’s academic experiences in RIT’s Industrial Design Program. This year over 40[...]
Rochester Institute of Technology's Graphic Design program presents its senior capstone exhibition , evidence of the creativity that reflects the vibrant spirit of the class of 2024. In this exhibition, you'll find design principles, methods, concepts, images, words, and ideas to[...]
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