APPLY TO JOIN OUR TEAM!
Applications to join the IDSA team for the 2026-2027 school year are now open, all majors and grades are welcome!
Applications close Sunday May 31st
Link in bio to apply and learn more 🌟
Thank you to everyone who came out to Journey to Design!! 🧑🏻🎨
And a huge thank you to Casper Kessels, Eryk Salvaggio, and Michael DiTullo for speaking at our event and sharing your experiences 🙌. Hearing about where you started, how you got to where you are, and your insights during the panel + Q&A 💬 was so inspiring! 🎤🎙️
Such a great conversation and energy all around! Definitely left feeling motivated and hopeful about what’s ahead :)
@d2lo
🎙️ Journey to Design Speakers - April 4
🚗 CASPER KESSELS - Rivian Lead Designer
Automotive UX expert designing autonomous vehicle interfaces
🎨 MICHAEL DITULLO - RISD ID ‘98
20+ years designing for Nike, Google, Converse
🤖 ERYK SALVAGGIO - Cambridge AI Researcher
Exploring AI’s impact on culture and creativity
⏰ 1-3 PM: Presentations → Panel → Q&A
📍 Memorial Hall Taproom + Zoom
🔗 RSVP link in bio
🌟 Meet Your Speakers! 🌟
Get ready to learn from two incredible minds shaping the future of AI and UX:
Leon Zhang - Principal Designer at Microsoft Copilot, AI design instructor at Carnegie Mellon University, and startup advisor at CoCreate. Leon’s been at the forefront of emotion intelligence in AI systems (and yes, he puts pineapple on pizza 🍕)
Jason Yuan - RISD Alum, Founder & CEO of Future Lovers, former Apple Human Interface designer, and the creative force behind work for Blackpink, Chanel, Nike, The MET Gala, and The Weeknd. From building personal AI companions to designing for the biggest names in entertainment 💥
Nov 8th | 1-3PM | Prov Wash Auditorium
Don’t miss this!
🚀 Breaking into UX is almost here! Join us Nov. 8th for an incredible afternoon with industry leaders Leon Zhang and Jason Yuan!! 🚀
📍 Prov Wash Auditorium | 1-3PM
Discover how AI is reshaping the world of UX design and learn about how today’s designers are integrating AI into their creative process and professional career.🧑🔧👩💻 Get insights on professional readiness with AI, portfolio and recruitment preparation. Whether you’re just starting out or want to push your UX journey, this is THE event you don’t want to miss! 🤖
Thanks to everyone who joined our Coffee Chat this past Sunday ☕💬 We loved seeing you there!
Later this semester we’re teaming up with UXGO for a Break Into UX event 👀 Stay tuned here @risd_idsa for all the details coming soon!
Trying to navigate the internship search? Curious about other majors? Join us for an informal coffee chat with a student-led panel on September 21st from 1–3 PM!
Ask your questions, learn from real experiences, and start planning your path toward a meaningful career at this roundtable style event. All are welcome and you’ll also have the chance to connect with upperclassmen from diverse backgrounds.
If you are interested in sharing your experience with your peers please fill out the Google Form linked in our bio.
☕ Grow, learn, and build connections over coffee! ☕
🚀 Join us this Saturday for Founder’s Sandbox at ProvWash!
🎤 Come to the panel talks and gain insights from RISD founders who became leaders in their creative fields.
💬 Engage in the roundtables for meaningful discussions and Q&A sessions.
🤝 Connect at the social mixer and expand your network.
🛠️ Create the next big thing at the Makathon with fellow innovators.
RSVP (Link in Bio) now and take the first step toward your own creative journey! ✨
Meet Our Speaker & Judge: Jeanette Numbers, founder of NOVA and Director At-Large of IDSA.
Jeanette will be joining us for both the Panel Talk at 10:45 AM & Roundtable Discussion at 1 PM at the RISD Founder’s Sandbox.
Jeanette will be judging the Makeathon Pitch Competition at 7 PM!
As the founder of Nova, she leads cutting-edge human-centered design solutions at the intersection of design, engineering, and innovation. She also serves on the IDSA Board of Directors, shaping the future of industrial design and fostering mentorship within the creative community. Don’t miss the chance to hear her insights on strategic design, product innovation, and the evolving role of design in business!
🔥 RSVP Link in Bio.
📅 March 15 | 🏛 20 Washington Place
Meet Our Speaker: Harrison Telyan, founder of startup NUMI and FlowGlad, and YC Alum🚀
Harrison will be joining us for both the Panel Talk at 10:45 AM & Roundtable Discussion at 2 PM at the RISD Founder’s Sandbox.
With a background in product design, UX, and startup innovation, he has worked as the founding product designer at Imgur and co-created Bottom Line, a platform focused on design solutions for startups. He’ll be sharing insights on building and scaling design-driven tech ventures and the intersection of design, business, and technology.
Don’t miss the chance to hear his story and engage in meaningful conversations! 🔥 RSVP Link in Bio.
📅 March 15 | 🏛 20 Washington Place
Meet our Speaker: Alyssa Gerasimoff, founder of Erria, @erria_xyz to the RISD Founder’s Sandbox! 🎤✨
Alyssa will be joining us for both the Panel Talk at 10:45 AM & Roundtable Discussion at 1 PM.
Where she will be sharing insights on building platforms that connect designers, artists, and craftspeople worldwide. As well as her extensive experience working on Non-profit organizations.
Don’t miss the chance to hear her story and engage in meaningful conversations! 🔥 RSVP Link in Bio
📅 March 15 | 🏛 20 Washington Place
Get ready for a day of creativity, collaboration, and innovation! The RISD IDSA Makeathon is your chance to ideate, design, and prototype with guidance from top professionals. As a design student, you’ll gain hands-on experience and a chance to win amazing prizes. Join us on March 15th and be part of the action! Sign up is in our link and bio!! #RISDMakeathon #DesignInnovation #RISD”
