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September 5, 2019
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From the Vignelli Archive: Casa Rosa getaway
Massimo and Lella Vignelli enjoyed summer stays at their "Casa Roas" property on the Amalfi Coast in Italy.
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August 29, 2019
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RIT Metaproject 10 marks celebratory collaboration with Vignelli Center for Design Studies
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.
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July 10, 2019
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Famous photographer documents important Vignelli event
Photographer Richard Frank captured a historic image of Massimo and Lella Vignelli, along with their staff, in their new New York City offices.
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May 30, 2019
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Exclusive photos go inside the home of one of the century’s most important designers
Fast Company mentions the Vignelli Center for Design Studies at RIT.
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May 28, 2019
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RIT students, faculty and alumni take Manhattan for stellar Design Week
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.
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May 21, 2019
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April 1, 2019
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Designing better care for sick newborns
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.
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March 6, 2019
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From the Vignelli Archive: V for Vignelli
A standing-room-only crowd gestures "V" for Vignelli at the center's dedication ceremony.
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January 18, 2019
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RIT hosts rare exhibit featuring work of Abram Games
The pioneering work of Abram Games, a prominent British graphic designer renowned for his inimitable wartime poster designs, is now on display at University Gallery in Booth Hall on the RIT campus through March 9.
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May 29, 2018
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RIT puts final wrap on successful NYC Design Week
Dozens of RIT students, faculty and staff left New York City exhausted yet inspired after the university’s most ambitious presence ever at NYCxDESIGN, the Big Apple’s sixth-annual celebration of design. Scores of visitors crowded into RIT’s seven exhibits and events showcased May 16 to 23. -
May 14, 2018
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Design, engineering students exhibit at NYCxDESIGN
Nearly 50 RIT students, faculty and staff from RIT’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences and Kate Gleason College of Engineering are exhibiting a wide variety of projects at NYCxDESIGN—New York City’s annual celebration of design. -
April 10, 2018
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Metaproject lifts student designs to professional level
By partnering with industry, RIT’s industrial design department’s Metaproject teaches students the role of research at every stage of the design process. After eight years, this senior studio has proven to be a successful vehicle for fostering innovative thinking and thoughtful product design.
