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.
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.
Alumna Bo Shepherd ’12 Transportation Design Featured on Proven Not Perfect Podcast
From Car Interiors to Vintage Finds and Home Design, a story in progress with Woodward Throwback’s co-founder and head of design, and CCS alum, Bo Shepard.
A Creative Journey in Motion: Mark Allen’s Road from CCS to Jeep Icon
Discover the inspiring journey of Mark Allen ’94, “Mr. Jeep,” from an unexpected conversation to becoming a legendary automotive designer. Learn how his CCS education shaped his iconic Jeep designs, including the four-door Wrangler and hidden “Easter eggs,” and his impact on the industry.
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.
Earl Lucas (’97 Industrial Design – Transportation) & Ralph Gilles (’92 Industrial Design – Transportation) Featured in PhillyTrib Article on Inventions in Physics, Auto and Aerospace Technology
“Inventions by African Americans into the 21st century include everything from toys to physics to aerospace technology.” –The Philadelphia Tribune
Cara Vitry (’12 Transportation Design)
Cara Vitry’s career in automotive design has been full of twists and turns, but each step has shaped her into the designer she is today. Now, as a Regional Bespoke Designer at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Vitry uses everything she’s learned to create one-of-a-kind designs that tell her clients’ stories – whether it’s a starlight headliner with a baby’s birth chart or something equally personal and unique.
CCS Showcases Alumni Work at Michigan Central Station’s Detroit Marche
The College for Creative Studies (CCS) was honored to participate in the launch of new retail experiences at Michigan Central Station, aimed at supporting Detroit businesses and celebrating local talent.
Vehicles should better protect against pedestrian head injuries, NHTSA says – CCS’s Raphael Zammit Weighs In
Zammit pointed to the past to highlight how design changes for safety reasons have long been a reality in the industry.
Ralph Gilles of Stellantis Named 2024 CCS Commencement Speaker
College for Creative Studies (CCS) is pleased to welcome Ralph Gilles, Stellantis Chief Design Officer, as the honorary degree recipient and commencement speaker for the graduating class of 2024.
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