Throughout my life, I have heard people say, “I’m so OCD” or “That’s so OCD.” Unfortunately, there is a widespread misconception about what it actually means to have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I was diagnosed with OCD when I was 18. For as long as I can remember, I have struggled with OCD unknowingly. Because I…
Some fun places to visit in Providence include RISD Museum, Buddah statue, RISD store and Benefit Street. Photos by Tim Silva. Looking for something to do over the weekend? Consider taking a trip to Providence, Rhode Island, the state capital. Providence is only an hour-long ride by bus from campus with a student U-Pass. Compared…
Professors Karl Aspelund, Cheryl Foster, and Karen de Bruin discuss good design while keeping the environment in mind. Photo by James McIntosh. Last Wednesday, a University of Rhode Island panel discussed how the design community must reform their approach in order to safeguard the planet from impending disaster. Professor Karl Aspelund of textiles, fashion merchandising…