MFA in Furniture Design in Providence United States | Rhode Island School of Design

Highly exploratory and tailored to each student, the MFA in Furniture Design fosters personal artistic growth and the expression of unique design perspectives through creating, designing, and building furniture and related items. Your projects may span from singular art pieces to designs for small-scale or industrial production, as well as avant-garde conceptual works. Visual appeal takes center stage, paired with skilled material handling and techniques that bring design visions to life. In the initial year of this two-year program, learners explore diverse furniture design methodologies while broadening their perspectives, reimagining both practical and artistic aspects through material experiments and hands-on creation. The program pushes students to reconsider their understanding of furniture design, analyze objects' evolving cultural significance, and reflect on their personal design ethos and potential impact on the discipline. The final year concentrates on crafting a thesis portfolio.