Detroit
A City Shaped by Makers – Driven by Design
Detroit has long been celebrated as a hub for art and design, often hailed as an artistic Mecca. It’s no surprise that CCS is at the heart of this community. Students and alumni draw daily inspiration from the city’s rich creative culture. They are not just participants — they are leaders, driving innovation, sparking creativity, and shaping meaningful change in Detroit and beyond.
The first and only UNESCO City of Design in the U.S.
Our alumni are making their mark. You could be one of them.
From the tunnels of Ford Field and the suites of Little Caesars Arena to the studios of the Big Three and local ad agencies, CCS alumni are an integral part of the Detroit community — working, thriving, and making an impact here and globally.
Mario Moore
CCS Alumni
Greg Shamus
CCS Alumni
Alexandra Moceri
CCS Alumni
Annabelle Saco
CCS Alumni
What is there to do in Detroit, anyway?
Get an insider’s look at Detroit. Follow our students as they share their favorite local spots. Whether you’re searching for the best thrifting, quick bites, live music, or an afternoon in the park, discover what a Saturday in the city might look like.
CCSxDET Episode 18
Detroit Brands!
CCSxDET Episode 9
Detroit Zoo Lights
CCSxDET Episode 11
Vintage Eastern Market
CCSxDET Episode 8
Pizza Party in Capitol Park
CCSxDET Episode 5
Garden Bowl
CCS is playing a big role in the city’s awesome comeback
and using art and design to make our communities more vibrant and equitable. Through community partnerships and initiatives, CCS students and faculty are actively engaged in addressing real-world challenges and making a positive impact on the world around them.
CCS Summer Camps make Detroit’s Top Camps List by Metro Parent
Detroit Named City of the Year by Wallpaper Design Awards 2026
Downtown Newsmagazine features Andrew Madvin ’00, Crafts – Glass
Veronika Scott ’11, Product Design: Featured in Hour Detroit
Through institutional programs, CCS extends its reach far beyond the classroom to fund local creators, educate city youth, and shape Detroit’s global design ecosystem.
Community Arts Partnerships
With the goal of supporting individual and community development, the CAP program develops and maintains partnerships between the CCS and dozens of organizations across the…
Design Core Detroit
Design Core Detroit is designed to support the growth of Detroit’s creative economy through delivering business acceleration and attraction services and developing signature programming tailored specifically to creative professionals’ needs.
Kresge Arts in Detroit
Kresge Arts in Detroit supports artists living and working in metro Detroit. Through no strings attached awards and fellowships, KAID elevates artists as they advance their careers on their own terms.
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