![]() ![]() Based in San Francisco, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace that provides access to millions of unique accommodations in more than 65,000 cities and 191 countries. In addition, cartoonist Roz Chast (RISD ’77 Painting) is being honored with the 2017 Alumni Award for Artistic Achievement.īrian Chesky | keynote speaker + honorary degree recipientīrian Chesky is the co-founder, CEO and Head of Community at Airbnb, which he started with fellow RISD graduate Joe Gebbia and Nathan Blecharczyk in 2008. Chesky’s Airbnb co-founder and fellow graduate Joe Gebbia (RISD ’05 Graphic Design/Industrial Design), painter Kehinde Wiley and designer Christina Kim will accept honorary degrees at the ceremony as well. Airbnb co-founder and RISD alumnus Brian Chesky (RISD ’04 Industrial Design) is accepting an honorary degree and will also deliver the Commencement keynote address. This year RISD will present four honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degrees to change-makers in contemporary culture. The ceremony will take place at the Rhode Island Convention Center in downtown Providence, where the annual RISD Graduate Thesis Exhibition is also on view. ![]() A RISD graduate, Chesky will accept an honorary degree, as will fellow alumnus and Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia, designer Christina Kim + artist Kehinde WileyPROVIDENCE, RI – On Saturday, June 3 at 10:30AM, 488 undergraduate and 238 graduate students from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) will receive their diplomas at RISD’s 2017 Commencement.
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