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Anuja Raja ’19, Color & Material Design: Featured in Ford From the Road
With an MFA in Color & Material Design, Raja approaches her work as a global design strategist through a storytelling lens, helping curate artwork that reflects Ford’s brand, history, and future across the new campus.
Detroit Named City of the Year by Wallpaper Design Awards 2026
Detroit has been crowned Wallpaper’s 2026 City of the Year, celebrating a fresh wave of architectural regeneration across the Motor City. From the restoration of the historic Book Tower to the rise of cultural hubs like Little Village and Michigan Central, Detroit is solidifying its status as the country’s most exciting creative frontier.
Downtown Newsmagazine features Andrew Madvin ’00, Crafts – Glass
Inspired by early hands-on art classes, Madvin went on to found Axiom Glass, building an internationally recognized practice rooted in craftsmanship, experimentation, and a love of glass as both art and architecture.
College for Creative Studies Partners with Bedrock to Transform Downtown Detroit with Festive Holiday Window Displays
This season, College for Creative Studies and Bedrock are transforming downtown with “Windows on Woodward,” a festive storefront gallery for everyone to enjoy.
Veronika Scott ’11, Product Design: Featured in Hour Detroit
What began as a CCS class assignment has grown into a global nonprofit. Drawing from her own experience with homelessness, Veronika Scott ’11 built the Empowerment Plan to provide both warmth and pathways out of poverty.
A Legacy of Creativity and Care: The Charach Family’s Enduring Gift to CCS
Discover the Charach Family’s enduring gift to CCS. Honoring alumna Janice Charach (’73) through the Manat Foundation, this gift establishes the new Charach Family Galleries (formerly Center Galleries) and the Janice Charach Endowed Scholarship, a gift that honors Janice’s creative spirit while shaping the future of CCS and inspiring generations to come.
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Anuja Raja ’19, Color & Material Design: Featured in Ford From the Road
With an MFA in Color & Material Design, Raja approaches her work as a global design strategist through a storytelling lens, helping curate artwork that reflects Ford’s brand, history, and future across the new campus.
Detroit Named City of the Year by Wallpaper Design Awards 2026
Detroit has been crowned Wallpaper’s 2026 City of the Year, celebrating a fresh wave of architectural regeneration across the Motor City. From the restoration of the historic Book Tower to the rise of cultural hubs like Little Village and Michigan Central, Detroit is solidifying its status as the country’s most exciting creative frontier.
Downtown Newsmagazine features Andrew Madvin ’00, Crafts – Glass
Inspired by early hands-on art classes, Madvin went on to found Axiom Glass, building an internationally recognized practice rooted in craftsmanship, experimentation, and a love of glass as both art and architecture.
Veronika Scott ’11, Product Design: Featured in Hour Detroit
What began as a CCS class assignment has grown into a global nonprofit. Drawing from her own experience with homelessness, Veronika Scott ’11 built the Empowerment Plan to provide both warmth and pathways out of poverty.
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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Voices: The CCS Blog
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.