by Isabella McLaury | Mar 20, 2026 | Alumni, Film, Undergraduate
From set dressing to ‘history museum’ archives, alumna Kaylee M. Johnson, ’14, shares her bittersweet experience working on the final seasons of Stranger Things.
by Isabella McLaury | Feb 19, 2026 | Community Outreach, News, Press Release, Toyota Lecture Series, Valade Speaker Series, Woodward Lecture Series
Seven events bring together global voices and emerging talent to examine design’s impact on people, products, and the planet.
by Isabella McLaury | Feb 13, 2026 | Alumni, In the News, Studio Art and Craft
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.
by Isabella McLaury | Feb 9, 2026 | Alumni, Giving Impact, Transportation Design
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.
by Isabella McLaury | Feb 3, 2026 | Alumni, Graphic Design, In the News
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.
by Isabella McLaury | Jan 27, 2026 | Detroit, In the News
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.
by Isabella McLaury | Jan 26, 2026 | Alumni, Illustration, Undergraduate
Explore the artistic journey of Mario Moore (’09 Illustration) and his deep connection to the Detroit art community.
by Isabella McLaury | Jan 20, 2026 | Alumni, Crafts
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.
by Isabella McLaury | Jan 12, 2026 | Alumni, Color & Materials Design, In the News
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.
by Isabella McLaury | Jan 9, 2026 | Detroit, In the News
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.
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