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Alumni Council Welcomes Two New Members
The College for Creative Studies is delighted to announce the addition of Alicia Poley, ’13 Graphic Design and Katherine Savelle, ’25 Photography to the Alumni Council. Their appointment further strengthens the connection between the College and its extensive alumni community.
Remembering the Legacy of Maria Luisa Rossi, Designer, Educator and Professor Emeritus
The College for Creative Studies Mourns the Loss of a Beloved Professor and Design Leader.
From Pixels to Play: Entertainment Arts Supercharges Development with Massive New Render Farm and Drops New Student Games on Steam
The Entertainment Arts department is launching two new initiatives this Fall – an in-house render farm and a debut on the mega video game platform, Steam. These latest efforts showcase the College’s commitment to fostering equitable and collaborative innovation,...
College for Creative Studies Launches New Online and Part-Time Graduate Academic Programs
The College for Creative Studies expands its User Experience and Color & Materials Design programs to include the College’s first online and part-time graduate programs, better serving designers seeking opportunities in this growing field.
The Teaching of Sustainable Design: A 30-Year Evolution
CCS Dean of Graduate Studies, Dr. Ian Lambert Shares The Teaching of Sustainable Design: A 30-Year Evolution
Forbes: The Definitive Guide To Detroit For Design Lovers
Forbes contributer Natalie Stoclet visited Detroit for the Month of Design, hosted by CCS’s Design Core Detroit. This is a guide she put together of places to stay, eat, drink, and see Detroit’s design legacy in motion.
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The Teaching of Sustainable Design: A 30-Year Evolution
CCS Dean of Graduate Studies, Dr. Ian Lambert Shares The Teaching of Sustainable Design: A 30-Year Evolution
Forbes: The Definitive Guide To Detroit For Design Lovers
Forbes contributer Natalie Stoclet visited Detroit for the Month of Design, hosted by CCS’s Design Core Detroit. This is a guide she put together of places to stay, eat, drink, and see Detroit’s design legacy in motion.
Runner Magazine: Tracing CCS’s Origin from Detroit’s 1906 Craft Boom
CCS alumna Ashley Cook, ’09 Fine Arts—Founder and Lead Editor of Runner Magazine—offers readers an illuminating exploration of Detroit’s creative heritage, tracing how the Arts and Crafts Movement laid the groundwork for what would become the College for Creative Studies.
A Star is Made: CCS Fashion Student Maxwell Honeycutt
Late nights, bold collections, and an internship in Hollywood — CCS fashion student Maxwell Honeycutt is stitching together a future as dramatic as his designs.
Alumna Bo Shepherd ’12 Transportation Design Featured on Proven Not Perfect Podcast
From Car Interiors to Vintage Finds and Home Design, a story in progress with Woodward Throwback’s co-founder and head of design, and CCS alum, Bo Shepard.
Alumna Meredith Fleischer ’99 Photography, Featured by Voyage Michigan
Hidden Gems: Meet Meredith Fleischer of The MF Gallery
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The spot for the inside scoop on CCS. Get to know the community, vibrant Detroit Arts scene, and how our students are designing the future.
Beyond the Classroom: Student Life and Belonging at CCS
Starting college is about more than just classes—it’s about building a community, finding opportunities and making it feel like home. In this video, the Office of Student Engagement & Belonging guides you through everything you need to know about getting involved, finding support and making the most of your time at CCS.
How does CCS help students build professional networks before graduation?
With over 100 years of industry connections, CCS brings real-world experience into the classroom. Our faculty are working artists and designers, and students collaborate with companies to solve design challenges and gain professional feedback, preparing them for careers in fields from Fashion and Fine Arts to Entertainment and Transportation.