RISD President Rosanne Somerson sits on a grey couch.
RISD NEWS |
Dec 2020

President Somerson featured on "The Design of Business | The Business of Design" Podcast

President Rosanne Somerson discusses the challenges and unexpected rewards of reconstructing design education.

"The Design of Business | The Business of Design" is a podcast by Design Observer about how design works within complex organizations to shape decisions, products and more. President Somerson joined hosts Jessica Helfand and Michael Bierut on December 15, 2020 for the tenth episode of their eighth season.

"Somerson, who trained as a furniture designer at RISD before joining the faculty and then the admins, believes that the rigorous training of artists and designers gives them valuable skills, whether it’s running an art school or exploring new ideas for a big company."