At Age 86, Alumna Lois Teicher ’79 CR Plans Her Next Major Abstract Sculpture
The Detroit artist will undertake a 10-foot-tall project for the Southfield Public Arts Commission called “Burst”
Communication Design alumnus Luke Fabricatore ’24 Wins Gold: Creative Conscience Awards
“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.
Interior Design Student, Karlee Szczesniak Awarded $30,000 Prestigious Angelo Donghia Foundation Scholarship
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 Announces Darcel Deneau ‘02 Fine Arts as the New President of the Alumni Council
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...
CCS Launches Practicing Design Center, Dedicating Resources to Nonprofits and Small Businesses
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...
Detroit fiber artist honors family history with new installation (Taylor Childs, ’18 Crafts-Fiber Art)
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.”
Influential Fashion Educators: Aki Choklat, College for Creative Studies, Detroit
“What makes a fashion student hireable? For Aki Choklat, the Chair and Professor of Fashion Design at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan, his relatively new department makes a compelling case for US-based students to think differently about the city they choose to study in.” (1 Granary)
CCS Celebrates its 6th Consecutive Year on the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Transfer Honor Roll
The College for Creative Studies (CCS) has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society (PTK) transfer honor roll for the sixth consecutive year. PTK has named 228 colleges and universities to its 2024 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the dynamic pathways...
Detroit fiber art exhibit debuts Friday in Milwaukee Junction
“Fiber arts offer such a dynamic intersection of traditional techniques and contemporary practices, and students are drawn to this versatility (more so post-Covid),” –Jeremy Noonan, professor and section lead of fiber and textiles at CCS (Bridge Detroit)
CCS Product Design Alum Named Interior Design Magazine HiP Rising Star Product Designer
“Chrissy, a versatile product designer, navigates the intersection of form and function with finesse.” –Interior Design
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