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Communication Arts magazine, a professional journal for those involved in creativity in visual communications, has announced the winners of its 31st annual Interactive Competition. Of the 290 entries, 33 projects were selected by a jury of creative professionals. CCS alumnus Luke Fabricatore’s (’24 CD) project “Price of the Prompt” was selected as Best-in-Show.

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is proud to announce its inclusion in the newly released Detroit edition of the classic board game Monopoly. The official launch of the game took place on Friday, November 8, and CCS now occupies a coveted spot on the iconic board.

Students from the Senior Brand Campaign course, taught by Professor and Chair Susan LaPorte and Professor Chad Reichert, have won international accolades through the Creative Conscience (CC) Competition #WhyVoteUSA.

The College for Creative Studies is pleased to announce the establishment of three endowed scholarships made possible by a $2 million gift by Waltraud (Wally) E. Prechter, in honor of her late husband Heinz C. Prechter. Detroit, MI – Waltraud (Wally) E. Prechter...

“We spoke to Taylor Childs on the eve of ArtClvb’s ‘Art Fair’, a weekend-long event showcasing the work of emerging and mid-career artists. Taylor says she regards the work as an act of reverence towards the family members ‘filling in the gap’, working to balance black family structures affected by colonization.”

A Ford Motor Co. team has created a SupportBelt to provide added cushion and softness with style for breast cancer patients whose upper torsos are tender during and after cancer treatments and surgery.

The Detroit artist will undertake a 10-foot-tall project for the Southfield Public Arts Commission called “Burst”

“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.

Karlee Szczesniak (Interior Design, ‘25) was awarded a $30,000 Angelo Donghia Foundation scholarship for a project completed during her Junior Independent Study course.

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is thrilled to announce Darcel Deneau, ‘02 Fine Arts, as the new President of the CCS Alumni Council. With her deep connection to Detroit and commitment to the artistic community, Darcel brings a wealth of experience and a vision...

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...

As family members grow older and pass on, their stories become lost,” reflects CCS alumna Taylor Childs, ’18 Crafts-Fiber Art . With her latest fiber design installation, “Apex,” she seeks to preserve and honor these cherished family narratives. Read more in Bridge Detroit’s feature, “Detroit Fiber Artist Honors Family History with New Installation.”