Rochester Institute of Technology
Featured School: March 2023
RIT Bent lamination glue up
![RIT Weekly Machine Maintenance](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151356/RIT_Weekly-Machine-Maintenance_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151356/RIT_Weekly-Machine-Maintenance_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
![RIT Weekly Machine Maintenance](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151356/RIT_Weekly-Machine-Maintenance_43899247e8.jpg)
RIT Weekly Machine Maintenance
![RIT Sketch Critique](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151361/RIT_Sketch-Critique_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151361/RIT_Sketch-Critique_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
![RIT Sketch Critique](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151361/RIT_Sketch-Critique_43899247e8.jpg)
RIT Sketch Critique
For over 70 years, RIT’s Furniture Design program has engaged students in technical, conceptual, and design development, while fostering individual creative interests. With a foundation in traditional woodworking technique and mastery, the studio-intensive curriculum also provides access to the latest technologies and supports innovative object making in all its forms.
![RIT Bench by Kenny Doppelt 02](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151372/RIT_Bench-by-Kenny-Doppelt_02_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151372/RIT_Bench-by-Kenny-Doppelt_02_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
![RIT Bench by Kenny Doppelt 02](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151372/RIT_Bench-by-Kenny-Doppelt_02_43899247e8.jpg)
RIT Bench by Kenny Doppelt 02
![RIT Critique Reliquary by Alex Jarus](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151367/RIT_Critique-Reliquary-by-Alex-Jarus_3fe5a4b47d.jpeg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151367/RIT_Critique-Reliquary-by-Alex-Jarus_25afb2ffff.jpeg 375w)
![RIT Critique Reliquary by Alex Jarus](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151367/RIT_Critique-Reliquary-by-Alex-Jarus_43899247e8.jpeg)
RIT Critique Reliquary by Alex Jarus
![RIT Container by David Adams](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151368/RIT_Container-by-David-Adams_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151368/RIT_Container-by-David-Adams_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
![RIT Container by David Adams](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151368/RIT_Container-by-David-Adams_43899247e8.jpg)
RIT Container by David Adams
With a fully equipped woodworking studio, individual bench space for each major, a state of the art FAB Lab, students can explore many design resources, and a wide range of studio facilities for further material exploration.
RIT offers a MFA degree in Furniture Design, as well as a Furniture Design BFA in Studio Arts, and a two year Associate’s Degree (AOS).
BFA Info: https://www.rit.edu/study/studio-arts-bfa
AOS Info: https://www.rit.edu/study/furniture-design-aos
MFA Info: https://www.rit.edu/study/furniture-design-mfa
![RIT Chair by Nucharin Wangphongsawasd](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151369/RIT_Chair-by-Nucharin-Wangphongsawasd_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151369/RIT_Chair-by-Nucharin-Wangphongsawasd_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
![RIT Chair by Nucharin Wangphongsawasd](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151369/RIT_Chair-by-Nucharin-Wangphongsawasd_43899247e8.jpg)
RIT Chair by Nucharin Wangphongsawasd
RIT Program visit to Noguchi Museum
![RIT Ryan Zimmerman with his work](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151362/RIT_Ryan-Zimmerman-with-his-work_3fe5a4b47d.jpeg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151362/RIT_Ryan-Zimmerman-with-his-work_25afb2ffff.jpeg 375w)
![RIT Ryan Zimmerman with his work](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151362/RIT_Ryan-Zimmerman-with-his-work_43899247e8.jpeg)
RIT Ryan Zimmerman with his work
![RIT Chair by Fabiano Sarra](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151370/RIT_Chair-by-Fabiano-Sarra_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151370/RIT_Chair-by-Fabiano-Sarra_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
![RIT Chair by Fabiano Sarra](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151370/RIT_Chair-by-Fabiano-Sarra_43899247e8.jpg)
RIT Chair by Fabiano Sarra
![RIT Gathering low table by Bowen Liu](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151366/RIT_Gathering-low-table-by-Bowen-Liu_3fe5a4b47d.jpeg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151366/RIT_Gathering-low-table-by-Bowen-Liu_25afb2ffff.jpeg 375w)
![RIT Gathering low table by Bowen Liu](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151366/RIT_Gathering-low-table-by-Bowen-Liu_43899247e8.jpeg)
RIT Gathering low table by Bowen Liu
![RIT Letter Writing Desk by Trevor Ritchie](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151365/RIT_Letter-Writing-Desk-by-Trevor-Ritchie_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151365/RIT_Letter-Writing-Desk-by-Trevor-Ritchie_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
![RIT Letter Writing Desk by Trevor Ritchie](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151365/RIT_Letter-Writing-Desk-by-Trevor-Ritchie_43899247e8.jpg)
RIT Letter Writing Desk by Trevor Ritchie
Current Faculty:
Andy Buck: Professor, Graduate Director, School for American Crafts
https://www.rit.edu/directory/aabsac-andy-buck
https://andybuck.com
Rolf Hoeg: Lecturer
https://www.rit.edu/directory/rehsac-rolf-hoeg
https://www.rolfhoegstudio.com
Will Tracey: Adjunct Faculty
https://www.rit.edu/directory/wbtsac-william-tracey
https://willtracey.com/home.html
Fabiano Sarra: Adjunct Faculty
https://www.rit.edu/artdesign/directory/fxspgd-fabiano-sarra
https://www.fabianosarra.com
![RIT Yuri Kobayashi teaches steambending](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151354/RIT_Yuri-Kobayashi-teaches-steambending_3fe5a4b47d.jpeg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151354/RIT_Yuri-Kobayashi-teaches-steambending_25afb2ffff.jpeg 375w)
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RIT Yuri Kobayashi teaches steambending
![RIT Table by George Dubinsky](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151358/RIT_Table-by-George-Dubinsky_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151358/RIT_Table-by-George-Dubinsky_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
![RIT Table by George Dubinsky](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151358/RIT_Table-by-George-Dubinsky_43899247e8.jpg)
RIT Table by George Dubinsky
![RIT structural seating critique](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151360/RIT_structural-seating-critique_3fe5a4b47d.jpeg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151360/RIT_structural-seating-critique_25afb2ffff.jpeg 375w)
![RIT structural seating critique](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151360/RIT_structural-seating-critique_43899247e8.jpeg)
RIT structural seating critique
![RIT Naomi Miller bends some wood](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151364/RIT_Naomi-Miller-bends-some-wood_3fe5a4b47d.jpeg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151364/RIT_Naomi-Miller-bends-some-wood_25afb2ffff.jpeg 375w)
![RIT Naomi Miller bends some wood](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151364/RIT_Naomi-Miller-bends-some-wood_43899247e8.jpeg)
RIT Naomi Miller bends some wood
![RIT Suspended sculpture by Heechan Kim](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151359/RIT_Suspended-sculpture-by-Heechan-Kim_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151359/RIT_Suspended-sculpture-by-Heechan-Kim_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
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RIT Suspended sculpture by Heechan Kim
![RIT Talia Drury makes spoons](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151357/RIT_Talia-Drury-makes-spoons_3fe5a4b47d.jpeg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151357/RIT_Talia-Drury-makes-spoons_25afb2ffff.jpeg 375w)
![RIT Talia Drury makes spoons](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151357/RIT_Talia-Drury-makes-spoons_43899247e8.jpeg)
RIT Talia Drury makes spoons
![RIT Yichi Cheng Chair](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151355/RIT_Yichi-Cheng-Chair_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151355/RIT_Yichi-Cheng-Chair_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
![RIT Yichi Cheng Chair](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/images/FS-Connects/Schools/151355/RIT_Yichi-Cheng-Chair_43899247e8.jpg)