Oral History Interview with Marc Harrison, July 11, 1997
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Interview of Marc Harrison conducted by David Kessler from the Universal Kitchen Project studio in Providence, RI on July 11, 1997. Harrison speaks of his time as a graduate student at the Cranbrook Academy of Art before being asked to teach in the Industrial Design department at RISD by Pierre Kleykamp. Harrison also recalls the focus on diversity, accessibility, and individuality within ID and the students in the program. Along with this, Harrison discusses projects he has worked on through RISD such as a blood mobile project for the Red Cross, the ILZRO Project, and the Universal Kitchen Project along with his own work for Cuisinart.
Biographical/Historical Note
Marc Harrison (1936-1998) was an industrial designer, educator and pioneer of Universal Design who taught in the Industrial Design department at the Rhode Island School of Design from 1959-1998. He received a BA from the Pratt Institute of Design in 1958 and an MA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1959.
Harrison is interviewed by David Kessler, who received his masters in Industrial Design in 1982, The interview takes place on July 11, 1997. In the interview, Harrison discusses his training and professional career development, including his years at RISD. Directed by Frank Muhly.
RISD Fleet Library Catalog Record
Recommended Citation
Harrison, Marc; Kessler, David; Archives, RISD; and Muhly, Frank, "Oral History Interview with Marc Harrison, July 11, 1997" (1997). RISD Oral History Project. 4.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/archives_oralhistories/4
Date of Interview
07/11/97
Interviewer
David Kessler
Interviewee
Marc Harrison
Department
Industrial Design
Run Time
78 min.
Original Format(s)
VHS
Keywords
Industrial Design, Pierre Kleykamp, New York City, universal design, Architecture, Bryon Fitzpatrick, Red Cross, ILZRO Project, Universal Kitchen Project, Jane Langmuir, Cuisinart, RISD Oral Histories, oral history, archives, interview
Disciplines
Industrial and Product Design