Detroit has been crowned Wallpaper’s 2026 City of the Year, celebrating a fresh wave of architectural regeneration across the Motor City. From the restoration of the historic Book Tower to the rise of cultural hubs like Little Village and Michigan Central, Detroit is solidifying its status as the country’s most exciting creative frontier.
Inspired by early hands-on art classes, Madvin went on to found Axiom Glass, building an internationally recognized practice rooted in craftsmanship, experimentation, and a love of glass as both art and architecture.
What began as a CCS class assignment has grown into a global nonprofit. Drawing from her own experience with homelessness, Veronika Scott ’11 built the Empowerment Plan to provide both warmth and pathways out of poverty.
Forbes contributer Natalie Stoclet visited Detroit for the Month of Design, hosted by CCS’s Design Core Detroit. This is a guide she put together of places to stay, eat, drink, and see Detroit’s design legacy in motion.
CCS alumna Ashley Cook, ’09 Fine Arts—Founder and Lead Editor of Runner Magazine—offers readers an illuminating exploration of Detroit’s creative heritage, tracing how the Arts and Crafts Movement laid the groundwork for what would become the College for Creative Studies.
Explore the impact of CCS Detroit student innovation on local businesses through unique art and design collaborations.
The Emmy-winning documentary “The City of Chefs” features stop-motion animation created by CCS Entertainment Arts students, celebrating Detroit’s culinary heritage.
The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is excited to launch the Apple Foundation Program, a free app development program coming to the College’s A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education in collaboration with Apple.
Mark your calendars for the Detroit event of the summer. The largest, free, family-friendly music and cultural event is July 15-20 in Detroit and CCS is proud to be a part of it!
College for Creative Studies (CCS) student Eli Archer tapped into his Hoosier heritage as the 20-year-old sophomore from Indiana emerged victorious in the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Official Poster Competition on Wednesday, April 2. Archer’s colorful creation captured the thrill of racing on the Streets of Downtown Detroit while highlighting the Grand Prix’s connection to the local community and the summertime vibe of the Motor City.
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