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Transportation Design

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Detroit drives the auto industry. Our graduates drive the design.

The CCS Transportation Design program has spent 60+ years becoming the best. This century’s wave of ingenuity, including autonomous vehicles and mobility-forward design, is powered by the designers that teach and learn here.

Owen Shaw

84%

Placement Rate
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STEM-Designated
Program

Located in the heart of the auto industry, our curriculum explores mobility, cultural and technical trends and translates 2D design concepts to 3D models using ~~traditional skills~~ and industry-grade technology.

Toyota Allure Minivan Interior — Jason Song

Toyota Minivan Exterior(off-road version) — Joosuk Kang

Toyota Veranda 2031 Minivan Interior — Zi Yun Hsu

Exterior Lifestyle Experience — Loannis Loutridis

Through collaborative projects, industry partnerships, and citywide exhibitions, our students have unparalleled access to industry experts. Student work pushes boundaries, forging connections and drawing on Detroit’s energy to shape bold ideas and future creative leaders.

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A student presents his gold car model to a designer during the Stellantis Sponsored Project final presentation

Your Future, In Motion

With our extensive industry connections spanning over a century, we ensure that the active learning our students engage in aligns with industry needs, preparing them for careers.

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A student works on a clay model of a car with orange wheels in the CCS Transportation Design studio with artwork hanging on the wall in the background.

Cutting-Edge Spaces for Creative Minds

Enjoy unlimited access to industry-standard facilities
that prepare you for real-world production.

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Students have the opportunity to secure competitive internships at top firms around the world, work with industry insiders on sponsored design projects, and go on to swell the ranks of every major car design studio and nearly all the Tier 1 auto suppliers.

*Note: This information was gathered using Lightcast Labor Market Analytics and includes the median salary for the lifetime of a career in these specific professions. CCS alumni outcomes may vary.

Logan Phillips ’18

Senior Industrial Designer, SpaceX
Alex Alequin ’07

Principal Owner, One Horizon Designs
Dong Tran ’09

Founder/CEO, Ryvid Inc.

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Through collaborative projects, industry partnerships, and citywide exhibitions, students push boundaries, forge connections, and draw on Detroit’s energy to shape bold ideas and future creative leaders.

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