by Megan Mesack | Oct 16, 2024 | Alumni, Communication Design & Strategy, In the News
“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.
by Megan Mesack | Sep 27, 2024 | Color & Materials Design, Communication Design & Strategy, Interior Design, Office of Partnerships
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...
by Megan Mesack | Aug 18, 2024 | Communication Design & Strategy, Detroit, Film, News
Ilana Portney has been immersed in the world of set building since her childhood. Over the years, she evolved into a talented set designer, working on music videos, TV and film productions. Her impressive portfolio includes collaborations with artists including Ice Spice and Quavo, as well as with the likes of iconic companies like Nike, Vogue and Maybelline.
by Megan Mesack | Aug 10, 2024 | Communication Design & Strategy, Fashion Design, MFA Color & Materials Design, Product Design
Over the course of the Winter semester, the College for Creative Studies hosted 13 sponsored projects and competitions across a variety of disciplines. Students from Communication Design and Fashion Design to Graduate Color and Materials Design and Product Design were able to partner with local and global brands to work on a specific project tailored to meet the needs of our industry partners.
by Megan Mesack | Jul 26, 2024 | Communication Design & Strategy, Experiential Learning, Office of Partnerships, Uncategorized
Communication Design students worked in teams to develop full-scale co-brand concepts for the John D. Dingell Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center. Through the co-branding process, the local internal brand had to align with the core values and visuals of the...
by Megan Mesack | Jun 22, 2024 | Communication Design & Strategy, Interior Design, MFA Color & Materials Design
A contingent of three departments from the College for Creative Studies participated in the prestigious Salone del Mobile Milano 2024, with over 360,000 visitors, 1,950 exhibitors from 35 countries and over 5,500 accredited journalists in attendance.
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 | Apr 26, 2024 | Advertising Design, Communication Design & Strategy, In the News
“It is time once again time for our annual list of favorite graphic design schools and programs that excel in teaching the hard and soft skills necessary for success, in nurturing talent and expanding minds, and in preparing the next generation of creatives for a dream career in the real world.”
by Megan Mesack | Apr 23, 2024 | Advertising Design, Communication Design & Strategy, Detroit, Detroit Draft, In the News
“A North Farmington High School graduate is among 20 artists whose artwork on life-sized football cleat sculptures are on display in and around Detroit for the NFL Draft.”
by Megan Mesack | Apr 20, 2024 | Communication Design & Strategy, Interior Design, News, Product Design, Sustainability, Transportation Design
During the fall 2023 semester, CCS hosted a series of sustainability-focused sponsored studios. These studios provided students with unique opportunities to collaborate with industry leaders and address real-world pressing environmental challenges through innovative...
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