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Annabelle Saco (’23 Film)
From Detroit sidelines to TikTok stardom, Annabelle Saco is carving her own path in film. Discover how this CCS grad built her freelance empire, ShotByAnnabelle.
Kaylee Johnson (’14 Film)
From set dressing to ‘history museum’ archives, alumna Kaylee M. Johnson, ’14, shares her bittersweet experience working on the final seasons of Stranger Things.
College for Creative Studies Unveils Winter 2026 Programming Exploring Sustainable Design and Material Innovation
Seven events bring together global voices and emerging talent to examine design’s impact on people, products, and the planet.
Lauren Hart ’09 Crafts – Fiber Design Shares Her Story in Voyage LA Magazine
From Fiber Design at CCS to the high-stakes world of LA fashion, Lauren Hart ’09 has navigated a decade of creative evolution. Read her full interview with Voyage LA on building a career in technical design, embracing freelance life, and the power of lifelong learning.
CCS Alumna Endows Scholarship to Pay It Forward
CCS alumna and General Motors design executive Crystal Windham (Industrial Design ’94) has endowed a scholarship to support talented students and expand access to a CCS education — paying forward the opportunity that shaped her own career.
Max Beach ’96 Debuts New Design Podcast Featuring Fellow CCS Alumni
Industrial Design alum Max Beach launches Questions for Designers (Q4D), a podcast examining the ideas behind creative work today. The podcast features conversations with designers, including fellow CCS alum Fernando Del Rosario ’96, Graphic Design.
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Lauren Hart ’09 Crafts – Fiber Design Shares Her Story in Voyage LA Magazine
From Fiber Design at CCS to the high-stakes world of LA fashion, Lauren Hart ’09 has navigated a decade of creative evolution. Read her full interview with Voyage LA on building a career in technical design, embracing freelance life, and the power of lifelong learning.
Max Beach ’96 Debuts New Design Podcast Featuring Fellow CCS Alumni
Industrial Design alum Max Beach launches Questions for Designers (Q4D), a podcast examining the ideas behind creative work today. The podcast features conversations with designers, including fellow CCS alum Fernando Del Rosario ’96, Graphic Design.
CCS Summer Camps make Detroit’s Top Camps List by Metro Parent
Metro Parent has recognized the College for Creative Studies in its annual roundup of the best summer camps in Southeast Michigan. Highlighted for its vibrant environment and expert instruction, CCS offers young artists ages 8–18 the chance to explore specialized tracks like animation, fashion design, and game design in the heart of Detroit.
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.
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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.
Major Insights: Fashion Business Management
Fashion Business Management at CCS is a three-year, 90-credit Bachelor of Arts degree that blends business strategy, marketing, brand development and trend forecasting within a creative art and design environment.
In this video, Aki Choklat, Chair of Fashion Business Management and Fashion Design, along with faculty member Monika Sinclair, share insights into the curriculum, industry partnerships and the career paths students are prepared for after graduation.
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.