The Detroit Difference: CCS Students at the Forefront of Local Innovation
Explore the impact of CCS Detroit student innovation on local businesses through unique art and design collaborations.
Detroit-Based Eyewear Brand GODNII Taps Into CCS Graduate Color & Materials Students For New Eyewear Collection
CCS students partnered with Detroit’s sustainable eyewear brand GODNII to create handcrafted, hyperlocal designs through the Practicing Design Center.
Winter 2025 Sponsored Projects at the College for Creative Studies
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.
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.
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.
CCS Launches Practicing Design Center, Dedicating Resources to Nonprofits and Small Businesses
Continuing its expansive work serving communities in Detroit and beyond, the CCS Practicing Design Center supports nonprofit organizations through partnerships offering design solutions from CCS faculty and students The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is pleased to...
Color & Materials Design MA Student Rachel Barker Named Hagopian Rug Design Contest Winner
“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.”
Art is Everywhere: CCS’s ties to the 2024 NFL Draft Detroit
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.
CCS Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2023
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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