Hyundai Motor Group & Rhode Island School of Design Continue Partnership Exploring Advanced Biodesign and the Future of Mobility - CleanTechnica

Hyundai Motor Group and the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) are continuing their sixth-year research partnership focused on the intersection of biodesign, biomimicry, advanced art and design practices, and the future of mobility. The collaboration centers on the 2025–26 theme of “Tangible Futures,” engaging RISD faculty, students, and Hyundai designers from Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia to explore innovative materials, manufacturing methods, products, services, and experiences that promote a more circular and sustainable relationship between humans and the planet. The Regeneration Studio at RISD’s Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab leads this initiative, combining scientific research with creative design to develop regenerative and human-centered mobility solutions inspired by nature. The partnership includes a comprehensive academic program featuring a fall biodesign studio, a spring advanced studio course, and an extended summer research opportunity with weeklong intensives and fellowships for Hyundai designers and engineers. These interdisciplinary courses foster collaboration between students, faculty, and Hyundai