Transportation Design
Ethan Trostle and Mason Ross
You can either become a CCS graduate or work for one.
The Program
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. Additionally, the global design chiefs Moray Callum of Ford Motor Company, Ralph Gilles of Stellantis and Mike Simcoe of General Motors — who all keep a close eye on the program’s quality — sit on the CCS Board of Trustees.
Possible Career Choices
Experiential Learning in Transportation Design
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. Through hands-on experiences and reflection, students bridge classroom knowledge with real-world applications, both within and outside traditional classroom settings. Experiential learning opportunities are integrated into academic programs. Offered within courses or programs of study, these opportunities enable students to apply their knowledge through educational projects, partnerships, and placements.
John Deere
Ford/Gravity Sketch
American Chemistry Council
Notable Alumni
Students 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.Â
Alex Alequin '07
Design Director, Cirrus Aircraft
Vlad Kapitonov '00
Design Manager – Performance/Motorsport/Accessory Studio, General Motors
Dong Tran '09
Founder/CEO, Ryvid
