Pulling on the Thread

/’gīdens/ (pronounced guidance) is a new platform using AI to help small business owners with administrative tasks. An Industrial Design graduate from 2005, Vincent is also the Chair of the RISD Black Alumni affinity group which connects students and alumni on campus and beyond. /’gīdens/ (pronounced guidance) business websiteVincent’s InstagramVincent’s website Pulling on the ThreadRISD Alumni on Instagram

DEGEN incorporates artisanal knitted apparel, accessories, patterns, and an online knitting community KNIT CLUB. A Textiles graduate from 2010, Degen also opened a new brick and mortar yarn store and community space called in Providence this year.KNIT CLUB's websiteDEGEN’s InstagramDEGEN’s website Pulling on the ThreadRISD Alumni on Instagram

He is the current Visiting Assistant Professor and AICAD Fellow at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and received a RISD x Hyundai Summer Research Fellowship in 2021.  Miguel’s website   Miguel’s Instagram  Pulling on the ThreadRISD Alumni on Instagram

The self-published book features illustrations of birds observed on walks and bike rides in the state. JooHee worked with fellow alumna, Marie Otsuka MFA 18 GD, on the design and layout of the book. JooHee’s website   100 Birds    Pulling on the ThreadRISD Alumni on Instagram

The Tyre Collective is a London based clean tech organization which examines how the tiny particles released by tires are impacting our environment. Hanson is also the recipient of the 2024 Emerging Leader Award from the RISD Alumni Association. He graduated from RISD with a BFA in Architecture in 2016.The Tyre CollectiveHanson’s website2024 Emerging Leader Award article Pulling on the ThreadRISD Alumni on Instagram