RISD Grad Show 2026

Ruijia Diao

MA Design Engineering

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I’m a designer and creative technologist with a background in illustration&design engineering. My work combines visual storytelling, interaction, and experimental prototyping across digital and physical media.

Project done in collaboration with Yen Lin (Darren) Chao MA 26 DE and Jialong Lai MA 26 DE.

The clock uses an Arduino to transmit signals, enabling real-time interaction between the audience and a Processing-based web interface.

MorphClock         
3D printed, Ceramic, Arduino

This series of three-dimensional illustrations explores the possibilities where dreams and reality intertwine.

Hallucination        
Multimedia, Canvas

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