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Dear (Public) Diary,

Something called commencement happened for us on a Saturday almost two weeks ago.

In that single day, and a few days over, I received compliments and gratitude that came from a message I hoped to deliver, as well as something beyond me.

So, for one single day, I learned to put aside my inner saboteur, and receive the compliments and gratitude given to me by my cohort and their loved ones. I told myself that it was okay, and that today was a day that I could be wholeheartedly proud of not only myself, but all the people who have walked this path as well.

I have reflected upon that day a lot, causing a realization of how I have never had a whole, single day where I didn’t cast some form of doubt in myself or doubt towards any kind words that were being given to me. Until commencement.

Honestly, I’m starting to digest how that’s kind of messed up, but also common. Even then, I can’t totally say I didn’t have any doubt that day either. I was visibly a nervous wreck under the beautiful attire and makeup, and I kept asking my parents “Was my speech really okay? Was it good? Do people mean it?”... But, really, I knew that I shouldn’t put aside the feeling that I was proud of myself.

That during this time, right now, there is no reason for you, Class of 2026, to not feel proud of yourself.

It is awesome to know that we now all own an actual, printed piece of evidence, called a ‘diploma’, proving we’ve not only earned our education, but also succeeded in the pursuit of it.

Wicked, as the Rhode Islanders would say.

However, besides the education we’ve knowingly pursued, these past few years were filled with the unknown, and a lot more than just the experience of art school. And I’m proud to see that every single person who I could fit in a conversation with during that hectic week, or now viewing their little commencement posts on social media (like I’ve done with this), had one thing to say in common; “I’m thankful for all the people who I have met at RISD.”

The warmth of knowing we’ve come out of the trenches of RISD because of the communities we’ve gained is irreplaceable.

See you in our first reunion, Class of 2026 :)

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Just graduated <3

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Wouldn’t change a thing

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Another year on this planet, great people, great life, great talent, great adventure, great emotion, grateful.

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A hand-spun Commencement Identity (RISD 2025) 🧶

An identity made from gestures, not just graphics—threads, tools, and textures gathered from our studios and stitched into a visual system that celebrates how we create, together.

Featuring Alexis Ghansah🩵 Designed with Li Huang, Minah Kim, and Iyana Martin Diaz at RISD MarCom🤲☁️

#brandidentity #motiondesign #graphicdesign #risd #gd #design #motion #designeverywhere #contemporarytype #designideas

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RISD 2025 Commencement Identity 🧶

Inspired by the gestures of overlap and shared making. Threads, hands, and objects weave together RISD’s cross-disciplinary spirit and celebrate the craft that connects us all.

Wishing the @risd1877 Class of 2025 all the best ahead!

Designed by Li Huang, Minah Kim, and Nadine Macapagal in collaboration with the amazing Iyana Martin Diaz from the RISD Marketing and Communications team💙

Special thanks to Alexis Ghansah for lending us her hands 🤲

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Quite literally the best year everrrr

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Halloweekend pt 1 and 2🧚🏾✨

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woah my pics may actually not be shitty now perhaps

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Friends on film, Jan 24

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Lots of heart, research, and amazing people went into this fall issue of the Brown Journal of Healthcare Advancement. This is the first year the journal has had a creative team. As the creative director I am so proud of our shared mission of making scientific knowledge accessible- and most importantly, advancing healthcare.
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Photographer @quinn.connolly

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helloo 2024

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