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Hakha Mashayekhi (’15 Integrated Design)

Hakha Mashayekhi (’15 Integrated Design)

Hakha Mashayekhi’s path to becoming Director of Product Design at Max is a story of bold pivots, creative growth and a passion for leading future designers. Starting his journey in industrial design, he found the process enriching but too slow for his taste. Seeking faster-paced, user-centered work, Hakha transitioned to digital product design, where ideas can come to life almost instantly.

Kristine Lipinski (’03 Product Design)

Kristine Lipinski (’03 Product Design)

Growing up in an automotive-heavy family in Michigan, Kristine Lipinski had zero interest in following in their footsteps. It wasn’t until the unexpected intersection of two of her passions – design and rugby – that her path changed. After graduating from the College for Creative Studies (CCS), she moved to France and eventually began working for the world-renowned car manufacturer Renault. An opportunity to attend a French bilingual school as a child would foreshadow her unique connection to France and jump-start an incredible career and life across the pond.

Communication Design alumnus Luke Fabricatore ’24 Wins Gold: Creative Conscience Awards

Communication Design alumnus Luke Fabricatore ’24 Wins Gold: Creative Conscience Awards

“The Price of the Prompt,” delves into a topic not widely discussed: the significant resources consumed by generative AI. This project is perhaps one of the first to make sense of the disparate and ambiguous global data that is publicly accessible on the topic. Crafted with Blender and interactive JavaScript animations, It dynamically compares user versus global consumption in real time, separated into three main areas: water consumption for cooling data centers, power usage to operate these centers, and the financial costs of running AI models.

Detroit fiber artist honors family history with new installation (Taylor Childs, ’18 Crafts-Fiber Art)

Detroit fiber artist honors family history with new installation (Taylor Childs, ’18 Crafts-Fiber Art)

As family members grow older and pass on, their stories become lost,” reflects CCS alumna Taylor Childs, ’18 Crafts-Fiber Art . With her latest fiber design installation, “Apex,” she seeks to preserve and honor these cherished family narratives. Read more in Bridge Detroit’s feature, “Detroit Fiber Artist Honors Family History with New Installation.”