Sabrina Nelson, recipient of CCS’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award
CCS’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Sabrina Nelson, ’91 Fine Arts, will never forget her first visit to College for Creative Studies.
Stephanie Kalb (’08 Interior Design)
Sometimes when you meet someone, you just click. For Stephanie Kalb and Chair of Interior Design, Sandra Olave, a shared elevator ride at College for Creative Studies was that moment. And it would prove to be pivotal in paving a career pathway for a lifetime passion for interior design.
Fall 2024 Sponsored Projects at the College for Creative Studies
Over the course of the Fall semester, the College for Creative Studies hosted 11 sponsored projects and competitions across a variety of disciplines. Students from a wide range of disciplines partnered with local and global brands to work on a specific project tailored to meet the needs of our industry partners.
Jacob Emmett (’23 Fashion Accessories Design)
For Jacob Emmett, creativity isn’t just a passion – it’s a way of life. As a Coach Workshop Apprentice, Jacob has found his calling in the hands-on world of design and craftsmanship. From his roots in Detroit to the fast-paced energy of New York City, Emmett’s journey is one of self-discovery and a deep love for the art of making.
City Walls Artists Selected for the New Detroit Artists Apprentice Program (DAAP) includes Three CCS Alums
City Walls Artists Selected for the New Detroit Artists Apprentice Program (DAAP) includes Three CCS Alums.
Camille Guellec (’22 Craft & Material Studies)
Camille Guellec fell in love with the art of rug design during her time at CCS. Drawn to the hands-on creativity of tufting, she built her own tufting frame with help from faculty and friends in the Fiber & Textiles program creating a tool for not just herself, but future students to use to explore the craft. Through her minor in Fashion Accessories Design, she gained the skills to land herself a job crafting bags for an iconic design house before finding her way back to where it all began.
Earl Lucas (’97 Industrial Design – Transportation) & Ralph Gilles (’92 Industrial Design – Transportation) Featured in PhillyTrib Article on Inventions in Physics, Auto and Aerospace Technology
“Inventions by African Americans into the 21st century include everything from toys to physics to aerospace technology.” –The Philadelphia Tribune
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
Glenn Triest (’82 Photography) Selected as Juror for Re/View: CCS Alumni Exhibition
CCS is proud to announce that the 2025 Re/View: CCS Alumni Exhibition will be juried by Glenn Triest, a 1982 Photography alumnus, esteemed Detroit-based photographer, and long-standing member of the Alumni Council. The exhibition opens on May 16, 2025, in the Valade Family Gallery.
Rachel LaMont, ’12 Graphic Design, was crowned the winner of Survivor season 47
Rachel, a user interface designer based in Southfield, Mich., brought her expertise in crafting digital experiences to the forefront, using those skills to shape her game strategy on Survivor.
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