


CCS Announces New Endowed Chair of Fashion Design
Aki Choklat, renowned international footwear and accessories designer and chair of CCS’ burgeoning Fashion Design program, is honored to be the College’s first endowed chair. In a move that ensures ongoing support of the College’s Fashion Design program and its chair...
Chair of BFA Transportation Design Talks with Car Design News During CCS Industry Day

CCS Expands Fashion Design Program with Debut Apparel Fashion Show
Five undergraduate students presented five capsule collections exploring their livelihood and creative processes, representing a new beginning for the college’s fashion program. On Friday, May 12, The College for Creative Studies (CCS) presented its inaugural apparel...
CCS Trustee Al Lucarelli – In Memoriam
The College for Creative Studies mourns the loss of Al Lucarelli, trustee since 1996. Al passed away on May 14, 2023 at the age of 83. Al is survived by his partner Waltraud (Wally) Prechter and sons Alphonse II and Francesco, along with their wives, Sonya and Kerri...
Access to New Technology Pushes Creative Possibilities for CCS’s Entertainment Arts Students
The acquisition of three Rokoko Suits is the latest example of how the College for Creative Studies is at the forefront of access to industry-level technology. The purchase of the Rokoko Smart Suit II was made possible by the support from an Epic MegaGrant, received...
Fiber & Textiles student Maddie Duda featured in Metal Magazine

Design Core Detroit: Announcing the 2023 City of Design Challenge Teams
Meet the Six Finalists Selected For the 2023 City of Design Challenge With funding, inclusive design training, and a wide array of other resources, the 6 selected teams will conceptualize new ways to deliver resident-driven ideas for unifying communities and building...
313 Presents Partners with CCS Students to Design Official Pine Knob Music Theatre Poster
313 Presents Partners with CCS Students to Design Official Pine Knob Music Theatre Poster Winning Design of the 2023 Limited Run Poster to be Unveiled May 11. Pine Knob Music Theatre is setting the stage for its return as one of metro Detroit’s most highly acclaimed...
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