Art, Design, and Architecture News

A multidisciplinary contingent of RIT faculty, students and alumni is creating awareness and innovative design solutions to improve the quality of medical care and education for some of the most vulnerable in Central America.

RIT’s College of Liberal Arts honored student achievement in writing on Friday with the presentation of more than a dozen writing awards for essays varying from sanctuary cities, how democracies can withstand outside meddling, and the excavation, preservation and reconstruction of a London theater where Shakespearian plays debuted.

Shortly after Marcy (Thurman) Brenner ’87 (new media marketing) arrived at RIT in the fall of 1984, she caught a glimpse of Chris Brenner ’87 (graphic design) skateboarding down the Quarter Mile. They later learned they lived on the same floor in Community Service Clubhouse. 

The winning design in this year’s Imagine RIT poster contest was created by Maggie Blaisdell, a first-year student majoring in graphic design.

Adobe highlights two RIT projects: the game Fragile Equilibrium and an augmented reality app called “Wave.”

Always willing to lend a hand to his current and former students, Chris Lyons received the Rochester Advertising Federation's 2019 Silver Achievement Award.

From eye tracking to thermal cooling to all things mushrooms, RIT’s Venture Creations technology business incubator celebrated the launch of four new startups.

The Co-Up program, made possible by contributions from members of the RIT Board of Trustees, is a unique opportunity for students to realize their passion projects.

Meet Aida Hajdarpasic, a fourth-year illustration student who plays in the RIT Philharmonic Orchestra and the RIT Game Symphony Orchestra.

Julia Manson '17 designs "Gateway," her second prominently placed work in downtown Rochester.