IDSA l RISD is a student run, pre-professional organization that enables students to develop their skills and gain insight into the professional design world. The organization is officially recognized by the Industrial Design department at Rhode Island School of Design and is affiliated with the Industrial Designers Society of America. In an effort to involve students with the professional design world as well as current issues, IDSA l RISD organizes various events featuring prominent speakers and professionals.

IDSA l RISD Missions:

• To promote student interests using a broad array of design resources
• To strengthen the RISD ID community through a variety of activities
• To connect students to the professional design network