Adam Smith

Adam Smith is a full-time Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Design at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he has taught for 31 years. He served as Department Head from 2010 to 2013. His teaching and research focus on design methodologies, sustainability, and advanced fabrication techniques, including hand sketching, digital tools, 3D modeling, and sustainable manufacturing processes.

Education: BFA from Rhode Island School of Design.

Research interests include design for plastics, metals, and sustainable product lifecycle assessment. He emphasizes system-based design thinking and user experience (UI/UX) in his teaching and professional work. His approach formalizes design hypotheses to achieve validated, tangible outcomes.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. For a detailed overview, refer to his CV linked in the profile.