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 | Oct 13, 2025 | Academics, Animation, Art Education, Color & Materials Design, Communication Design & Strategy, Detroit, Entertainment Arts, Experiential Learning, Fashion Accessories Design, Fashion Business Management, Fashion Design, Film, Game Design, Illustration, Interdisciplinary Design & Media, Interior Design, MA Art Ed, MFA Color & Materials Design, MFA Transportation Design, MFA UXD, News, Office of Partnerships, Photography, Product Design, Studio Art and Craft, Sustainability, Transportation Design, Undeclared, Undergraduate, Visual Development
Explore the impact of CCS Detroit student innovation on local businesses through unique art and design collaborations.
by Isabella McLaury | Aug 15, 2025 | Color & Materials Design, Experiential Learning, MFA Color & Materials Design, News, Office of Partnerships, Sustainability
CCS students partnered with Detroit’s sustainable eyewear brand GODNII to create handcrafted, hyperlocal designs through the Practicing Design Center.
by Amber Zundel | Jul 17, 2025 | Alumni, Color & Materials Design, Experiential Learning, Fashion Design, Illustration, Office of Partnerships, Product Design, Studio Art and Craft, Transportation Design
During the Winter semester, the College for Creative Studies hosted 14 sponsored projects, including a diverse range of sponsored projects and competitions that engaged a variety of academic departments.
by Megan Mesack | Mar 5, 2025 | Alumni, Color & Materials Design, Experiential Learning, Fashion Design, Illustration, Office of Partnerships, Product Design, Studio Art and Craft, Transportation Design
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.
by Megan Mesack | Dec 16, 2024 | Alumni, Color & Materials Design, Product Design
From Michigan to Paris: Discover how Kristine Lipinski (’03) translated her CCS Product Design degree into a global career in automotive color and trim design with Renault.
by Megan Mesack | Sep 27, 2024 | Color & Materials Design, Communication Design & Strategy, Interior Design, Office of Partnerships
The College for Creative Studies (CCS) launches the Practicing Design Center, a new initiative connecting Detroit nonprofits and small businesses with expert art and design solutions from CCS faculty and students. Learn how this center drives community impact through creative collaboration.
by Megan Mesack | May 1, 2024 | Color & Materials Design, Experiential Learning, In the News
“For the 35th year in a row, Hagopian family members, College for Creative Studies staff, and idustrial designer John Kaloustian met to choose the winning designs of the the 35th annual Hagopian World of Rugs / College for Creative Studies Student Rug Design Competition. The theme of this year’s competition was for students to design an area rug inspired by American art from the 1960’s through the 1980’s.”
by Megan Mesack | Apr 29, 2024 | Advertising Design, Advertising: Copywriting, Alumni, Color & Materials Design, Communication Design & Strategy, Detroit, Entertainment Arts, Fashion Accessories Design, Fashion Design, Film, Fine Arts, Foundation, Game Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Integrated Design, Interaction Design, Interdisciplinary Design & Media, Interior Design, Liberal Arts, News, Photography, Product Design, Studio Art and Craft, Transportation Design
The NFL Draft is coming to Detroit, and the city turned to local artists to paint the town in preparation. CCS student and alumni work can be found throughout the city all week. We put together a guide to help you find your way.
by Megan Mesack | Sep 29, 2023 | Academics, Advertising Design, Animation, Color & Materials Design, Communication Design & Strategy, Department News, Entertainment Arts, Faculty, Fashion Accessories Design, Fashion Design, Film, Foundation, Game Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Liberal Arts, MA Art Ed, MFA Color & Materials Design, MFA Transportation Design, MFA UXD, Photography, Product Design, Studio Art and Craft, Transportation Design, Uncategorized, Undeclared, Visual Development
The College for Creative Studies is pleased to introduce a remarkable group of new faculty members, each bringing their unique expertise and passion to our academic community. In the Foundations Department, Michelle Lannoo has been promoted from visiting Assistant...
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