“‘Humans bring empathy, intuition, taste, and cultural understanding to the design process… These qualities require human insight, which no algorithm can replicate.’ This piercing insight from self-described “seasoned” creative leader Wade Devers summarizes beautifully and comprehensively the message of our 2025 ‘People To Watch’ honorees.” –Graphic Design USA
Meet Some of the Muralists Transforming the City, One Brushstroke at a Time, and the Individuals Making Those Opportunities Happen.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Ilana Portney has been immersed in the world of set building since her childhood. Over the years, she evolved into a talented set designer, working on music videos, TV and film productions. Her impressive portfolio includes collaborations with artists including Ice Spice and Quavo, as well as with the likes of iconic companies like Nike, Vogue and Maybelline.
Over the course of the Winter semester, the College for Creative Studies hosted 13 sponsored projects and competitions across a variety of disciplines. Students from Communication Design and Fashion Design to Graduate Color and Materials Design and Product Design were able to partner with local and global brands to work on a specific project tailored to meet the needs of our industry partners.
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