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R. Roger Remington, RIT’s Vignelli Distinguished Professor of Design, has been asked to write a chapter in the new World History of Design volumes.

Massimo Vignelli and Josh Owen share a look at a student's design in this archived photo.

R. Roger Remington, RIT’s longest-serving faculty member, will retire in May after 57 years at the university. In addition to building a nationally recognized graphic design program in the College of Art and Design, Remington transformed RIT into an international archival resource for design, earning many of the industry’s most distinguished awards along the way.

Massimo Vignelli used to hold workshops for young professional designers at RIT.

Massimo Vignelli and R. Roger Remington at the 2011 dedication of the Vignelli Center for Design Studies.

Massimo and Lella Vignelli enjoyed summer stays at their "Casa Roas" property on the Amalfi Coast in Italy.

RIT’s Metaproject is coming full circle. Since 2010, Metaproject has paired RIT student designers with a client partner in what has become a seminal project for the university’s nationally ranked industrial design program. This year’s project is honoring both the 10th anniversary of Metaproject and RIT’s Vignelli Center for Design Studies.

Photographer Richard Frank captured a historic image of Massimo and Lella Vignelli, along with their staff, in their new New York City offices.

Fast Company mentions the Vignelli Center for Design Studies at RIT.

Students, faculty, staff and alumni from RIT’s College of Art and Design descended on Manhattan last week for NYCxDesign—New York City’s annual celebration of design that attracts hundreds of thousands from across the globe—that included a memorable celebration on the iconic Sesame Street.

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.