A design exhibition.
NEWS |
Feb 2020

DesignxRI is Helping to Advance Design Businesses

Emerging businesses are supported through mentorship and grants. Seven of the entrepreneurs who have earned funding and mentorship opportunities for 2020 are RISD alums and/or faculty members.

During the five-month program, awardees receive grants of $10,000–20,000, participate in business training workshops and work one-on-one with mentors who help them set and meet business goals.

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One of seven RISD community members selected as a 2020 Providence Design Catalyst winner, Rue Sakayama 06 FAV “translates vision to image.”
The hydroponic Soilless gardening system uses 90% less water than traditional growing methods.
Savannah Barkley MFA 17 DM offers handmade and upcycled goods through Sir Milky Quartz.
Jewelry maker Margaret Hinge 11 JM is inspired by the natural world.
The elaborate paper cities Anther Kiley MFA 13 GD built as a child inspired him to create Cardkits.
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