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College for Creative Studies CCS is a private college of art and design located in the 1st & only UNESCO City of Design in the US - Detroit.
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For this , we’re featuring Jessica Janda, a 2010 CCS alumna and Creative Director of Design at American Express!Jessica...
10/26/2026

For this , we’re featuring Jessica Janda, a 2010 CCS alumna and Creative Director of Design at American Express!

Jessica joined OnBrand, American Express’s in-house creative agency, as a freelance Senior Designer. Since then, she’s helped grow it into a full-service creative partner, building its brand identity from the ground up, from its logo and guidelines to digital experiences and a whole ecosystem of creative assets.

Want to build brands, shape creative strategies, and bring big ideas to life like Jessica? Explore CCS’s Communication Design & Strategy program to see how you can combine creativity, design, and strategy to shape what’s next. Check it out here: https://viewbook.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/programs/communication-design-and-strategy/

CCS Fashion Design and Fashion Business Management students, joined by select graduate students, visited Cranbrook Art...
10/20/2026

CCS Fashion Design and Fashion Business Management students, joined by select graduate students, visited Cranbrook Art Museum for a private tour of The World of Anna Sui led by the designer herself!

A Metro Detroit native, Anna Sui has spent decades blending fashion, music, art, and pop culture into her unmistakable creative universe. A founding member of the CCS Fashion Design Advisory Council and benefactor of an endowed scholarship, she continues to inspire the next generation of designers.

Featuring more than 100 looks from her archive, The World of Anna Sui opens to the public tomorrow, October 21, and runs through February 28, 2027.

Huge thanks to Anna Sui and Cranbrook Art Museum for this incredible opportunity for our students!

10/19/2026

For this , we’re catching up with Emily Tinklenberg, a 2019 Communication Design graduate and Emmy Award-winning designer!

Emily recently returned to campus to share her career journey with CCS students, including her motion graphics and design work with NBC Sports for the 2024 Paris Olympics and the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

Emily’s journey is a great reminder of where creativity and taking a risk can get you.

Click here to learn more about Communication Design and Strategy at CCS: https://viewbook.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/programs/communication-design-and-strategy/

This , we’re featuring Renault Juega by Graduate Transportation Design student Abhishek Kulkarni!At CCS, Graduate Trans...
10/17/2026

This , we’re featuring Renault Juega by Graduate Transportation Design student Abhishek Kulkarni!

At CCS, Graduate Transportation Design students take ideas from early research and sketches to 3D renderings, animation, and beyond. Along the way, they explore everything from vehicle architecture and brand identity to engineering, functionality, and the future of mobility.

Ready to design what’s next? Explore our Graduate Transportation Design program here: https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/academics/programs/transportation-design-graduate/

10/15/2026

Meet CCS’s new BFA in Human-Centered Robotics Design, where creativity meets the future of robotics.

Robots are moving beyond factories and into our homes, hospitals, schools, and everyday lives. The question is: how should they interact with us? That’s where you come in.

What you need to know:
No portfolio required
STEM-designated industrial design program
Prepares you for careers in industrial design, UX, Human-Robot Interaction, robotics research, and more
Built for curious, creative problem-solvers who like figuring out how things work

Ready to help design the answer? Learn more here: https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/academics/programs/human-centered-robotics-design/

Congratulations to CCS Transportation Design student Jason Song, recipient of the 2026 Automotive Hall of Fame Global Sc...
10/14/2026

Congratulations to CCS Transportation Design student Jason Song, recipient of the 2026 Automotive Hall of Fame Global Scholars Award!

Presented at Car Design News’ Car Design Dialogues Detroit, the award recognizes emerging automotive designers whose creativity, originality, and vision have the potential to shape the industry’s future.

Following the ceremony, Jason joined a panel discussion on the future of automotive design alongside CCS Transportation Design Chair Paul Snyder, CCS alumna and GM Executive Director of Industrial Design Crystal Windham, and Car Design News Editor-in-Chief James McLachlan. The conversation explored AI, the importance of foundational design skills, and opportunities for the next generation of designers.

We’re proud to see Jason’s thoughtful approach to mobility design recognized and his voice included in conversations shaping what’s next!

Learn more about Jason and the event here: https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/ccs-transportation-design-student-awarded-automotive-hall-of-fame-global-scholars-award/

This , let’s celebrate the amazing alumni who made the opening of SEGUE: CCS Alumni in New York, our first CCS-hosted a...
10/12/2026

This , let’s celebrate the amazing alumni who made the opening of SEGUE: CCS Alumni in New York, our first CCS-hosted alumni exhibition in NYC, such an incredible success:
Kevin Beasley ’07, LaKela Brown ’05, Scott Daniel Strickstein ’03, Nate Sweitzer ’22, David Rodriguez ’24, Veronika Wardowski ’26, and Clay Barckholtz ’24.

A huge thank you to all of our alumni who shared their work, and especially to CCS Alum. Peter Mallo, for pouring so much time and care into curating the exhibition.

We were so happy to see so much of the CCS community show up to celebrate these CCS alumni making their mark in New York.

10/08/2026

CCS’s new BA in Business for Creative Industries lets you earn a 90-credit bachelor’s degree in just 3 years, all without summer classes or overloaded schedules.

What you need to know:
No portfolio required
Business-focused coursework built around industry needs
Career paths across creative industries, from project management to marketing, production, and more
Transfer-friendly, with community college students able to complete the degree at CCS in as little as 2 years

Ready to build a career where business meets creativity? Learn more here: https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/academics/programs/business-for-creative-industries/

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201 E Kirby Street
Detroit, MI
48202

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