About this Event
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of creativity and innovation celebrating the expanded WMU Richmond Institute for Design + Innovation (RID+I). This is your unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of design alongside creative professionals and students in:
- Product Design
- Interior Architecture and Design
There is no better way to celebrate and interact with these talented students who are preparing to launch their careers! Students will show off their projects, discuss their experiences and share their plans. Might your next team member be one of these talented students seeking an opportunity in Southwest Michigan?
In addition to acknowledging and celebrating graduating seniors, this event provides a platform for attendees to interact with students at all levels. See how the stimulating RID+I curriculum prepares emerging designers by taking the concepts of design and innovation to a whole new level.
We will hear from RID+I Director Philip Repp about the exciting new developments within the institute and meet the talented professionals and instructors who guide the students in their studies.
Join us Thursday, April 24 at Kohrman Hall on WMU’s campus to tour the amazing space and talk with students about their projects and futures.
5 – 7 PM | Networking & Tours
Food and beverages will be provided. Free parking is available in the Miller Auditorium Parking Garage.
Student admission is free. All others are invited to make an optional contribution.
Please note: All contributions support efforts to elevate the design community.
About (RID+I)
The Richmond Institute for Design + Innovation is the epicenter of interdisciplinary design education at Western Michigan University. Home both to interior architecture and product design, curricular and co-curricular experiences prepare the next generation of design innovators for fulfilling careers. There are two creative pathways to choose from:
Product Design | Created in the fall of 2016, the program brings together entrepreneurship, engineering, and fine arts coursework to train future generations of product designers interested in innovating specific products and global systems. Read more about the transdisciplinary approach preparing graduates to lead in the field of industrial design.
Interior Architecture + Design | The interior architecture program is a four-year, CIDA-accredited professional degree program that provides integrative learning through focused design studios; community-driven projects; immersive field experiences; professional practice and development initiatives; local and international charrettes; advanced design communication and visualization methodologies; studies in materiality and textile design; interior construction; as well as historical, theoretical, and philosophical-applied design.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kohrman Hall, 925 Knollwood Ave, Kalamazoo, United States
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