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“The Function of Education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education.” –Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

CCS is proud to announce that the 2025 Re/View: CCS Alumni Exhibition will be juried by Glenn Triest, a 1982 Photography alumnus, esteemed Detroit-based photographer, and long-standing member of the Alumni Council. The exhibition opens on May 16, 2025, in the Valade Family Gallery.

Rachel, a user interface designer based in Southfield, Mich., brought her expertise in crafting digital experiences to the forefront, using those skills to shape her game strategy on Survivor.

“Steve Benson’s impressive and expansive career is evident in the depth and expression of his winning series, ‘Resonance.’ Although each image is wholly different, there’s a sense of the ‘decisive moment’ within each of his photographs, revealing a master at work.”

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.

Hakha Mashayekhi’s path to becoming Director of Product Design at Max is a story of bold pivots, creative growth and a passion for leading future designers. Starting his journey in industrial design, he found the process enriching but too slow for his taste. Seeking faster-paced, user-centered work, Hakha transitioned to digital product design, where ideas can come to life almost instantly.

Growing up in an automotive-heavy family in Michigan, Kristine Lipinski had zero interest in following in their footsteps. It wasn’t until the unexpected intersection of two of her passions – design and rugby – that her path changed. After graduating from the College for Creative Studies (CCS), she moved to France and eventually began working for the world-renowned car manufacturer Renault. An opportunity to attend a French bilingual school as a child would foreshadow her unique connection to France and jump-start an incredible career and life across the pond.

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.

College for Creative Studies is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election.

Zammit pointed to the past to highlight how design changes for safety reasons have long been a reality in the industry.

After introducing an accessories department in 2015 and adding apparel design in 2021, the school is submitting a fashion business management program for 2026 accreditation.

Now through January 16, 2025, metro Detroit artists can apply for a Kresge Artist Fellowship. Kresge Artist Fellowships are $50,000 each for 15 artists residing in Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb county. Eligible artists are invited to apply for these no strings attached...