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CCS graduate student Kirtish Gaood wins 2nd place in the BRP International Design Challenge with his “Sherpa” concept for emergency response and mudslide relief.

CCS welcomes photographer Paul Mobley for a special conversation and Honorary Doctorate presentation on March 26 at 5:30 PM. Don’t miss this 120th-anniversary event in Detroit. Free registration.

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.

From set dressing to ‘history museum’ archives, alumna Kaylee M. Johnson, ’14, shares her bittersweet experience working on the final seasons of Stranger Things.

Seven events bring together global voices and emerging talent to examine design’s impact on people, products, and the planet.

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 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.

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.

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.

Explore the artistic journey of Mario Moore (’09 Illustration) and his deep connection to the Detroit art community.

CCS is proud to announce that the 2026 Re/View: Alumni Exhibition will be juried by Joshua Wojick ’02, Crafts – Glass, Senior Director of Collections and Greenfield Village Operations at The Henry Ford. The exhibition opens on May 15, 2026, in the Valade Family Gallery.

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.