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CCS Student Alison Slackta Wins 2024 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear Official Poster Competition

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Detroit: A UNESCO City of 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.

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Michigan Central Station

CCS x Herman Kiefer Hospital

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CCS x Detroit Institute of Art

Henry Ford x CCS

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Color & Materials Design and Fashion x Carhartt

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120 Years of Innovation, Creativity and Industry Connections

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Detroit Must be the Place

Meet some of the muralists transforming the city, one brushstroke at a time, and the individuals making those opportunities happen.

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CCS is located just steps away from some of the nation’s most iconic museums including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, and much more. Get a taste of all they have to offer, from the comfort of your couch!

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Latest Stories and Press

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October 14, 2025

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.

October 14, 2025

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.

CCS Graduate Color & Materials students stand in front of a display that reads, "GODNII x CCS". GODNII's team sits in front of them in chairs.

October 13, 2025

The Detroit Difference: CCS Students at the Forefront of Local Innovation

Explore the impact of CCS Detroit student innovation on local businesses through unique art and design collaborations.

Adjunct Instructor Kevin Coyle working in a professional kitchen setting. He is standing at a counter, carefully arranging puppets and small objects for an animation shoot. A camera crew and professional lighting are visible on either side of him.

October 2, 2025

Emmy-Winning Documentary Features Stop-Motion Work by CCS Entertainment Arts Students

The Emmy-winning documentary "The City of Chefs" features stop-motion animation created by CCS Entertainment Arts students, celebrating Detroit's culinary heritage.

August 19, 2025

CCS Launches Apple Foundation Program, Free Coding Courses for Detroiters

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is excited to launch the Apple Foundation Program, a free app development program coming to the College’s A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education in collaboration with Apple.

blue box with yellow dot at top a sea turtle that says Proud Partner of Concert of Colors in Detroit

July 14, 2025

CCS Hosts Detroit's Divine Five for Concert of Colors

Mark your calendars for the Detroit event of the summer. The largest, free, family-friendly music and cultural event is July 15-20 in Detroit and CCS is proud to be a part of it!

Illustration student Eli Archer and the winning poster design.

April 7, 2025

CCS Student Eli Archer Wins 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear Poster Competition

College for Creative Studies (CCS) student Eli Archer tapped into his Hoosier heritage as the 20-year-old sophomore from Indiana emerged victorious in the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Official Poster Competition on Wednesday, April 2. Archer's colorful creation captured the thrill of racing on the Streets of Downtown Detroit while highlighting the Grand Prix's connection to the local community and the summertime vibe of the Motor City.

Exterior of the Walter B. Ford Building.

March 20, 2025

Gilbert Family Foundation Doubles Scholarship Commitment to $2 Million in Support of Detroit Students Attending College for Creative Studies

Two CCS students from Detroit will be awarded $50,000 scholarships annually, distributed over four years. Gilbert Family Foundation also announced scholarship support for pre-college summer workshops and completion scholarships aimed at retaining students.

Sydney G. James, ‘01 Illustration - “The Girl with the D Earring” mural painted on a black wall, a modern Detroit take on Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl With a Pearl Earring.”

February 1, 2025

Detroit Must Be The Place

Meet Some of the Muralists Transforming the City, One Brushstroke at a Time, and the Individuals Making Those Opportunities Happen.

Group of people at the Passage of Knowledge exhibition.

January 29, 2025

Bridge Detroit: The ‘Passage of Knowledge’ in Detroit

"Hey, Detroiters! Welcome back to Culture Canvas. I want to tell you about “Passage of Knowledge,” a new exhibit at the College for Creative Studies celebrating art pieces from the school’s metal shop and foundry, which has been an institution for over 65 years." —Micah Walker

January 18, 2025

The Freep Punts It to Don Kilpatrick, Chair of Illustration, to Discuss the Lions Uniform Evolution

Don Kilpatrick, chair of the Illustration department weighs in on the uniforms. "He's a guy who knows about the power of design, and he's a pretty serious Lions fan." –Nancy Kaffer, Detroit Free Press

December 10, 2024

CCS Showcases Alumni Work at Michigan Central Station's Detroit Marche

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) was honored to participate in the launch of new retail experiences at Michigan Central Station, aimed at supporting Detroit businesses and celebrating local talent.