CCS Alumna Taylor Childs ’17 CR Weaves Family and Culture into Detroit’s Art Scene
Alumna Lynn Simoncini ’87 GC works on Ford’s latest accessory: A special seat belt for breast cancer patients
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.
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)
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