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A fashion model walks a glossy runway wearing a sculptural, avant-garde design by Megan Hotchkiss. The outfit features a long, vibrant red tubular dress with a thick padded hem, paired with a yellow long-sleeved shirt with blue polka dots and a chunky white oversized bead necklace. The model has long blonde hair and wears metallic platform shoes, posing against a backdrop of a fashion show audience and modern interior lighting.
A model walks a glossy, reflective runway wearing a dramatic, sculptural design by Emma Wisler. The garment features a simple black strapless bodice contrasted by an expansive, oversized white pleated fan element that extends across the front and over the shoulder. The model is styled with gold hoop earrings and black platform heels. The background shows a professional fashion show setting with a blurred audience and modern, geometric ceiling lights.
A model walks a dark, reflective runway wearing a textured, multi-material design by Izzy Abohasira. The ensemble features an orange and yellow plaid midi dress with denim paneling and a button-down front, accessorized with a wide brown belt. Over her head and shoulders, she wears a dramatic, triangular dark leather hood and capelette with heavy fringe detailing. The model is styled with brown suede ankle boots, posing in a modern fashion show venue with blue neon light accents and a blurred audience.
A model walks the circular, neon-lit runway in a rustic, western-inspired ensemble designed by Izzy Abohasira. The outfit features a voluminous, floor-length brown skirt paired with a dark structured top, a fur-lined collar, and a black wide-brimmed cowboy hat. The model is captured in motion on the checkered floor, surrounded by a seated audience and jury members who are watching and photographing the show. The modern architectural setting includes glowing blue neon rings on the floor and linear light fixtures on the walls.
A model walks a glossy, reflective runway wearing a bold, oversized mint green faux-fur coat designed by Veronica Wardowski. The statement piece features a black fur collar and is intricately detailed with silver metal rings and hardware piercing through the fur. The model is styled with black knee-high platform boots and a sleek hairstyle, set against a modern fashion show background with blue neon light frames and a blurred audience.
A close-up shot focuses on a model鈥檚 hand holding a large pink leather clutch designed by Sarah Nofar. The bag features a prominent black cross cutout in the center. The model wears gold and turquoise rings and a black garment with frayed edges, standing on a dark, reflective runway. The background shows a blurred fashion show audience, highlighting the accessory's texture and craftsmanship.
A male model walks a glossy, reflective runway wearing a utilitarian-inspired design by Hayden Brice. The outfit features a cream-colored mesh t-shirt layered with a structured, orange and tan life-vest-style chest rig held together by silver metal links. He wears high-visibility orange cargo trousers and oversized dark boots with intricate white lacing. The background shows a modern fashion show venue with cool blue neon accents and a blurred audience.
A male model with long curly hair walks a glossy, reflective runway wearing a high-contrast ensemble by Hayden Brice. He wears an oversized charcoal grey turtleneck knit sweater paired with vibrant yellow wide-leg trousers and brown leather boots featuring bright orange laces. A structured blue and cream shoulder bag with a rope-style strap is draped across his chest. The background shows a professional fashion show environment with a blurred audience and modern, linear ceiling lighting.
Diana Costescu of Tapestry, Millie de la Valette of Louis Vuitton, and Aki Choklat, the Linda Dresner Endowed Chair of Fashion Design at 黑料专区, are seated in the VIP section of the annual fashion runway show. Diana and Millie are smiling and looking at a blue event program together, while Aki Choklat sits beside them looking on. They are seated in white chairs against a tan-tiled wall with horizontal neon tube lighting, with a blue neon runway border visible in the foreground.
A model walks a reflective runway wearing an architectural white bodysuit designed by Bryn Hazen. The garment features exaggerated, voluminous sleeves and a structured neckline, paired with knee-high white boots. The model carries a sculptural grey and lime-green accessory on her arm. The background shows a high-end fashion show setting with cool blue and white lighting and a blurred audience.
A male model with curly hair walks a glossy, reflective runway wearing a structured dark denim ensemble by Bryce Truby. The outfit includes a zip-up denim jacket with a grid-patterned stitched chest panel and oversized denim trousers. He carries a large tan leather and suede backpack detailed with fur trim and straps, paired with slouchy tan suede boots. The background features a blurred fashion show audience and a modern, lit ceiling.
A fashion model with a short, textured hairstyle is seen from behind, standing on a circular runway marked by a blue neon ring. She wears a vibrant pink, feathered mini dress designed by Sophia Jensen, paired with a sheer black long-sleeved top and grey patterned tights. In the background, an audience鈥攊ncluding Chuck Bennett and Fashion Design Jury members Danialle Karmanos, Millie de la Valette, Diana Costescu, Silvia Prada, and Stuart McMillan鈥攐bserve the show and take photos. The venue features modern architecture with a checkered floor and minimalist wall lighting.
Danialle Karmanos and Chuck Bennett sit in the VIP section of the annual fashion show, engaging in conversation. Danialle Karmanos wears a light pink blazer over a black top, holding embellished sunglasses, while Chuck Bennett wears a black cap, a white long-sleeved shirt, and a black vest. They are seated in front of a modern wall with minimalist horizontal neon lighting, surrounded by other fashion show attendees.
A model walks a dark, reflective runway wearing a high-fashion white gown designed by Maxwell Honeycutt. The dress features a high neckline and a complex, scale-like texture made of hundreds of small pointed white fabric pieces, creating a feathered or armor-like effect. The silhouette is voluminous at the shoulders and tapers toward the hem with sheer, delicate under-layers. The model is styled with large white earrings and platform heels, set against a modern runway background with glowing blue neon light frames and a blurred audience.
A model walks a dark, reflective runway wearing an intricate, two-piece avant-garde design by Maxwell Honeycutt. The outfit features a white, high-necked cropped top with a scale-like textured surface and long sleeves that transition into voluminous, sheer floral-printed ruffles. This is paired with a low-rise, floor-length skirt made of hundreds of thin, earth-toned fabric strips creating a feathered or fringed effect. The model is styled with gold earrings and platform heels, set against a modern fashion show backdrop with blue neon lighting and a blurred audience.
A model presents a stunning bridal-inspired avant-garde gown by Maxwell Honeycutt on a circular, neon-lit runway. The dress features an intricate, scale-textured bodice that transitions into a long, dramatic skirt and train made of thousands of flowing white fabric strips and floral-printed panels. The model wears a sheer white veil and clear platform heels, standing in a modern architectural hall. In the background, a seated audience of fashion professionals and jury members observe the design under linear wall lighting.

鈥淔uture Fantastic鈥 showcased emerging designers shaping fashion through material, narrative, and form

DETROIT, MI 鈥 The 黑料专区 (黑料专区) Fashion Design Program presented The Show 2026 on Sunday, April 26, at the Skywalk at Somerset Collection. The annual runway show brought together industry leaders, tastemakers, and the creative community for an evening of new work from emerging designers.

The Show featured over 100 looks from junior and senior students in apparel and accessories design. The evening included a VIP reception followed by the runway presentation at 8 p.m. Collections by Senior Designers Izzy Abohasira, Mar Bissada, Hayden Brice, Maxwell Honeycutt, Falina Jimerson, Griffin Mesner, Sarah Nofar, Ryan Putnam, Veronica Wardowski, and Emma Wisler, and Junior Designers Quade Feller, Luka Gall茅, Santino Giglio, Bryn Hazen, Athan Hillman, Megan Hotchkiss, Sophia Jensen, Lilly Steele, and Bryce Truby, explored personal narrative, cultural history, and speculative futures, blending traditional craftsmanship with advanced fabrication.

The event welcomed 354 guests. Notable attendees included Chuck Bennett, Fox 2 News Style Ambassador; Stephanie Chang, Michigan State Senate; Diana Costescu, Tapestry; Stuart McMillan, Banana Republic; Millie de La Valette, Louis Vuitton; Owen Davenport, General Motors; Gretchen Davidson, Former Chair of the National Council of Arts and Culture; Ben Ewy, Carhartt; Ralph Gilles, Stellantis and 黑料专区 Board of Trustees; Danialle Karmanos, Mad Dog Technology and 黑料专区 Board of Trustees; Simion Kayiwa, Herm猫s; Drew Little, Fear of God; Donald Manvel, 黑料专区 Board of Trustees; Barbara May, B. May Bags; Heaven Montero, LITO; Silvia Prada, Kate Spade; Tracy Reese, Hope for Flowers; Tiffadelic, Artist; Tiff Massey, Artist; Mario Moore, Artist; Ken Walker, K. Walker Collective; Ash Hanson, Nike; and Chris Webb, General Motors.

This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淔uture Fantastic,鈥 focused on the intersection of contemporary fashion and forward-looking design. Drawing on the material language of contemporary runway and the cinematic minimalism of Stanley Kubrick鈥檚 2001: A Space Odyssey, the presentation created an environment defined by light, reflection, and precision.

鈥淲e鈥檝e created a kind of laboratory for fashion at 黑料专区. Here, students experiment, take risks, and develop their own design language,鈥 said Aki Choklat, Linda Dresner Endowed Chair in Fashion Design, 黑料专区. 鈥淭hat same interdisciplinary approach extends across the College. New programs like our Fashion Business Management BA prepare students to meet the demands of a global, rapidly evolving industry. The Show reflects that process through collections that are highly individual, technically resolved, and grounded in innovation and making.鈥

The runway, designed in collaboration with 黑料专区鈥檚 Interior Design department, transformed the Skywalk into a spatial installation. Suspended frames, projected light, and reflective materials defined the setting, while metallic surfaces and industrial sheeting caught and diffused light as models moved through the space.

鈥淲hat better way to mark our 30th anniversary than by hosting the 黑料专区鈥 The Show, spotlighting the next generation of fashion,鈥 said Nate Forbes, managing partner of The Forbes Company and member of the 黑料专区 Board of Trustees. 鈥淎s an institution defined by vision, design, and excellence in craft, it鈥檚 only fitting that our signature skywalk becomes a runway for such a remarkable event.鈥

The presentation emphasized a rigorous, studio-based approach to design at 黑料专区, where students develop work from concept through execution. The resulting collections were highly individual, technically resolved, and grounded in both innovation and making.

The Show continues to serve as a platform for emerging designers, connecting students with recruiters, press, and industry professionals. As Detroit鈥檚 creative ecosystem expands across design, fashion, and cultural production, the runway positions 黑料专区 as a key site of talent development.

About Somerset Collection
Somerset Collection is located on the corner of Big Beaver Road and Coolidge in Troy. A 700-foot-long glass-enclosed moving skywalk spans Big Beaver, connecting Somerset North with Somerset South. Anchored by Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Macy鈥檚, Somerset Collection is home to more than 180 stores and restaurants. Information about center or store-specific events, as well as store hours, can be found at .

Based in Southfield, Michigan, The Forbes Company () is a nationally recognized owner, developer, and manager of iconic regional shopping centers, recognized throughout their respective markets for their retail innovation, fashion leadership, distinctive architecture, and luxury appointments. In addition to Somerset Collection, these properties include: The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; The Mall at Millenia in Orlando; and Waterside Shops in Naples, Florida.

About the 黑料专区
The 黑料专区 (黑料专区) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Department of Education to grant Bachelor鈥檚 and Master鈥檚 degrees. 黑料专区, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. 黑料专区, named an Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classifications, fosters students鈥 resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, including transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.

Selected Designer Collections

The collections in The Show 2026 explore identity, material, and narrative through diverse perspectives. Izzy Abohasira reimagines Western iconography, while Marwa Bissada examines love and division through the Berlin Wall. Hayden Bryce merges maritime and heritage craft, and Arturo Chaney develops a futuristic language shaped by technology and nature. Falina Jimerson builds a mythological world, while Maxwell Honeycutt reinterprets Mediterranean craft traditions. Griffin Mesner draws from Detroit鈥檚 sports history, and Sarah Nofar reflects on immigrant identity. Ryan Putnam explores the body through sport and sexuality, Veronica Wardowski channels Detroit鈥檚 industrial and musical legacy, and Emma Wisler examines performance and self-presentation.

Izzy Abohasira
Izzy Aboasira鈥檚 collection, No Country for Men, draws inspiration from spaghetti and neo-western films. It imagines a posse of outlaw women navigating the American West in the late nineteenth century. Films such as The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, and Tombstone influenced the work. The eight-piece collection translates cinematic storytelling into fashion, envisioning garments repurposed from men鈥檚 clothing taken in battle. It uses traditional menswear materials like leather, fur, heavy wool, and pinstripes. The designs have distressed finishes and frayed textures that evoke the harsh realities of frontier life. Through No Country for Men, Abouasira reinterprets Western iconography to explore rebellion, survival, and female autonomy.

Marwa Bissada
Marwa Bissada鈥檚 collection, Romeo and Juliet 1989, explores love, distance, and resilience. She uses the symbolic lens of the Berlin Wall, combining this with Shakespeare鈥檚 story of star-crossed lovers. Inspired by her father鈥檚 time in Berlin, while the wall was still standing, Bissada reimagines five scenes from Romeo and Juliet鈥揺ach presented as a pair of menswear and womenswear looks, for a total of 10 garments. The collection features 1980s silhouettes and highlights the emotional divide of the wall. Light, romantic materials鈥搄ersey knits, sequins, chiffon, and silk鈥搒it alongside her signature denim. Clean construction and a modern edge balance the softness of the fabrics, offering a contemporary interpretation of love enduring across borders.

Hayden Bryce
Hayden Bryce鈥檚 collection, Harborlands, draws from London鈥檚 canal boat culture and the northern Michigan landscape, reflecting the designer鈥檚 connection to both regions. This six-look collection merges British maritime influences with American heritage style. Apparel, footwear, and bags are constructed using traditional shoemaking and leatherworking techniques. Materials such as distressed canvas, braided leather, and rugged hardware establish the utilitarian character of life on the water. Sweaters, hand-knit by the Black Sheep Knitters Guild, further highlight the craft emphasis. Harborlands weaves together nautical references and heritage techniques, creating designs shaped by place, material, and personal history.

Arturo Cheney
Arturo Chaney鈥檚 collection, Subsystem, explores a personal vision of futurism, shaped by imagination, that focuses on the intersection of technology and nature. Influences include video games, science fiction films, and the futuristic design language of the 1990s. Drawing inspiration from Syd Mead and Robert Valli, Chaney creates fluid forms that evoke both biological structures and advanced technologies. The eight-piece collection features sculptural accessories shaped by extensive 3D modeling and CAD processes. Boots, bags, eyewear, and harnesses are crafted in leather, steel, and silver鈥攎ainly in white and gray. Through Subsystem, Chaney imagines a speculative future of safety, inclusivity, and new forms of identity.

Falina Jimerson
Falina Jimerson鈥檚 collection, TYTO, tells a story rooted in worldbuilding, imagining a society shaped by owls. This six-look collection introduces archetypal characters鈥揳 royal, a doctor, an assassin鈥揺ach representing a role within a fictional revolution inspired by owl mythology and the narrative world of Owls of Ga鈥橦oole. Garments are constructed from natural materials such as wool, silk, and linen, with draping, pleating, embroidery, and feather elements referencing owl anatomy and movement. Airbrushed burn marks and distressed details suggest conflict and transformation, while elegant silhouettes unify the narrative-driven designs. Through TYTO, Dimerson explores how fashion can serve as a vehicle for symbolism, character, and speculative storytelling.

Maxwell Honeycutt
Maxwell Honeycutt鈥檚 collection, Sabiha Mati, draws on his Maltese and Greek cultural heritage to reinterpret Mediterranean craft traditions. The collection鈥檚 name combines the Maltese word for 鈥渂eautiful鈥 and the Mediterranean symbol of the evil eye, exploring themes of beauty and protection rooted in this lineage. Drawing on mosaic tiles, lace-making, and macram茅, the six-look collection translates traditional techniques through modern processes, including 3D-printed fabric and laser cutting. Silk organza and chiffon dominate the construction, emphasizing texture, movement, and layered craftsmanship, while experimental textiles combine symbolic Mediterranean motifs with contemporary techniques.

Griffin Mesner
Griffin Mesner鈥檚 Mesner collection draws on his lifelong connection to hockey and family, translating the sport鈥檚 history into a series of leather accessories. Inspired by Detroit and attending Red Wings games with his parents, Mesner references vintage goalie masks, early protective gear, and archival hockey materials. The six-look collection features footwear and bags made primarily from leather, treated and distressed to evoke mid-century wear through oiling, tuck marks, and raw edges. Minimal hardware keeps the focus on material and craftsmanship. Mesner combines personal memory and sports heritage to create work rooted in tradition, durability, and familial bonds. As Mesner explores Detroit鈥檚 sporting legacy, another creative perspective draws inspiration from the city鈥檚 industrial and musical heritage.

Sarah Nofar
Sarah Nofar鈥檚 collection, 13643 Deluxe Market, is inspired by her Iraqi grandmother鈥檚 immigration to Detroit and the family market named in the title. Nofar imagines how her grandmother鈥搘ho dreamed of designing fashion鈥搈ight have created accessories for Detroit鈥檚 Seven Mile neighborhood in the late 1960s. The designer reinterprets family and cultural history through a contemporary design lens. This seven-look collection spotlights footwear and handbags primarily in leather. Techniques include draping, lacing, embossing, and beading, each inspired by Chaldean Catholic traditions. Through 13643 Deluxe Market, Nofar merges family narrative, Detroit history, and material experimentation to honor the resilience of immigrant women.

Ryan Putnam
Ryan Putnam鈥檚 collection, Round 2, explores the intersections of sexuality, confidence, and movement, using the visual language of contemporary sportswear. Inspirations include 1980s and 1990s athletic apparel, lingerie, and Nicolas Ghesqui猫re鈥檚 Balenciaga. The collection, comprising six looks, emphasizes the body and its expression. Stretch materials鈥搉eoprene, Lycra, spandex鈥揷ontour garments closely to the body鈥檚 form. Hardware elements such as grommets, ties, and cinch cords allow for adjustable openings that reshape the silhouette. Unconventional materials, even basketball netting, challenge accepted notions of luxury. Putnam reflects on his Midwestern upbringing and personal journey toward self-expression through these designs.

Veronica Wardowski
Veronica Wardowski鈥檚 collection, City of Firsts, draws on Detroit鈥檚 legacy of innovation, exploring the city鈥檚 industrial history alongside the rise of Detroit techno. The eight-piece collection references both the 1920s automotive boom and 1990s underground music culture, merging industrial materials with architectural silhouettes inspired by the skyline. Wardowski uses leather, secondhand faux fur, chains, and metal hardware, with modular construction that allows pieces to be reconfigured. Garments feature hand-cut metal fringe, pleated corsetry, and 3D-printed rave boot heels wrapped in duct tape, evoking assembly-line aesthetics and techno鈥檚 DIY ethos. Designed to create strong silhouettes that take up space, the collection centers women’s wear as a vehicle for presence and power, while modular elements and metal 鈥渇abric鈥 introduce movement and sound, reflecting Detroit techno鈥檚 experimental approach to making.

Emma Wisler
Emma Wisler鈥檚 collection, Who Are You When You鈥檙e Not Performing?, explores the tension between authenticity and self-presentation. Exaggerated silhouettes and visual illusion heighten this theme. Ballet and research on Venetian carnival masks influence her approach, prompting a close examination of how people amplify certain aspects to hide vulnerability. The seven-look collection is dominated by dresses in a stark black-and-white palette. Structured pleats and sculptural forms range from minimal to dramatic. Garments use polyester dupioni, crinkle crepe satin, and felt bases with taffeta lining. As each look builds in volume, the final design expands on the collection鈥檚 ideas about performance and identity.

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]]> Fall 2025 Sponsored Projects at the 黑料专区 /news/fall-2025-sponsored-projects/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:59:36 +0000 /?p=59621 Explore how 黑料专区 students collaborated with global brands like Ford, New Balance, and Stellantis during the Fall semester through 13 unique educational partnerships and research-based design projects.

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During the Fall semester, the 黑料专区 hosted 13 educational partnerships, including a diverse range of sponsored projects and competitions that engaged a variety of academic departments. Students partnered with local and global brands and Detroit community non-profits to work on projects tailored to meet the needs of our partners. Educational partnerships at 黑料专区 are highly conceptual and allow 黑料专区 students the opportunity to participate in creative, research-based assignments, interacting with designers and staff from the collaborating partners. Highlighted collaborations during the Fall semester include:

  • American Chemistry Council – Plastics Division x Transportation Design
  • Bedrock x Communication Design and Strategy, Interdisciplinary Art and Design, Interior Design and Fashion Design
  • BRP International Design Challenge x Transportation Design
  • DSC Design Sprint x Product Design
  • Foley & Lardner LLP x Illustration
  • Ford Motor Company x Transportation Design & Graduate Color and Materials Design
  • Gardner White x Communication Design and Strategy
  • Hagopian x 黑料专区
  • Movement Festival x Communication Design & Strategy
  • New Balance x Product Design and Graduate Color and Materials Design
  • Stafford House x Interior Design
  • Stellantis x Transportation Design
  • Urban Electronic, Inc. x Entertainment Arts

鈥淧artnering with the 黑料专区 during the holiday season on Windows on Woodward provided the opportunity to support emerging creative talent while strengthening connections between our downtown retailers and Detroit鈥檚 vibrant arts community,鈥 said Francesca Eid, Bedrock Vice President, Experience. 鈥淚nitiatives like this allow students to bring their creative ideas to life while contributing to the energy and spirit of the Lower Woodward corridor. We value these collaborations with local institutions and civic partners as an important way to nurture the next generation of creatives as they help shape Detroit鈥檚 future.鈥

A young woman in a red shirt gestures toward a large
Eleven people stand in a modern, sunlit law office at Foley & Lardner LLP, holding long, rectangular
A Ford Motor Company design professional in a navy puffer vest points to the details of a dark grey and burnt-orange truck scale model. A student in a blue button-down shirt looks on closely during a Transportation Design review in a professional studio setting.
A group of 14 students and faculty pose in front of a massive black and yellow
Interior Design students with notebooks and smartphones standing inside the raw wooden frame of an under-construction Stafford House property. The image shows exposed ceiling joists, wall studs, and yellow construction lights, documenting a structural site survey.
A group of design professionals and students gathered in a carpeted studio for a Stellantis presentation. A large screen displays
Two people standing at night in the lit doorway of the
A smartphone screenshot showing an Augmented Reality (AR) interface over a photo of Michigan Central Station. Digital overlays include a stylized cartoon train on a floating track, a green muscular male avatar, and a Michigan Central Station

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]]> 黑料专区 Student Reden Lee Wins 2026 Detroit Grand Prix Poster Competition https://www.detroitgp.com/news-multimedia/news/2026/04/01/4-1-dgp-ccs-student-wins-grand-prix-poster-competition#new_tab Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:09:34 +0000 /?p=64676 黑料专区 student Reden Lee has been named the winner of the 2026 Detroit Grand Prix Poster Competition. Discover the inspiration behind the winning design and the annual 黑料专区 partnership.

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]]> 黑料专区 Partners with Bedrock to Transform Downtown Detroit with Festive Holiday Window Displays /news/college-for-creative-studies-partners-with-bedrock/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:46:52 +0000 /?p=57913 This season, 黑料专区 and Bedrock are transforming downtown with 鈥淲indows on Woodward,鈥 a festive storefront gallery for everyone to enjoy.

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This season, 黑料专区 and Bedrock are transforming downtown with 鈥淲indows on Woodward,鈥 a festive storefront gallery for everyone to enjoy.
Select Bedrock retail tenants along Woodward Avenue, including Born in Detroit, Bonobos, The Lip Bar, 6 Salon and Woodhouse Day Spa, have collaborated with 黑料专区 students to design and unveil custom holiday window displays.

鈥淲indows on Woodward is where imagination, craftsmanship and creativity meet community,鈥 said Rhonda Rouse, Senior Manager, Tenant Experience at Bedrock. 鈥淎s part of the holiday season in downtown, our festive, walkable window showcase amplifies Detroit鈥檚 next generation of talent as they shape the city鈥檚 future.鈥

Each window is a collaboration between student designers and the retailers, merging professional mentorship with real-world experience and bringing fresh, local talent to one of Detroit鈥檚 most iconic corridors.

鈥淭his project gave our students invaluable hands-on experience in design collaboration, project management, and fabrication,鈥 said Shannon McPartlon, Executive Director of The Office of Partnerships at 黑料专区. 鈥淲e are grateful to Bedrock for their partnership and the opportunity to be part of this historic moment. The results are truly representative of what 黑料专区 students are capable of achieving when they apply their talents to a real-world, high-profile challenge.”

Participating Students:
Isabella Avila-Recillas (Interdisciplinary Art and Design)
Levi Mooney (Interdisciplinary Art and Design)
Autumn English (Interior Design)
Katelyn Welchko (Interdisciplinary Art and Design)
Brandi Witek (Communication Design & Strategy)
Miracle Hubbard-Wray (Interior Design)
Griffin Mesner (Fashion Accessory Design)
Olivia Draus (Interdisciplinary Art and Design)

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]]> The Detroit Difference: 黑料专区 Students at the Forefront of Local Innovation /news/the-detroit-difference/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:56:46 +0000 /?p=55372 Explore the impact of 黑料专区 Detroit student innovation on local businesses through unique art and design collaborations.

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Located in the heart of midtown Detroit, 黑料专区鈥檚 prime location offers unparalleled opportunities for art and design collaboration. Our students have found countless ways to make a positive impact on local metro Detroit businesses through innovative art and design problem-solving.

Last year alone, 黑料专区 students collaborated to problem-solve timely topics for 15 metro Detroit businesses and nonprofit organizations. They addressed a range of issues in healthcare product design, sustainability, mobility, and even emerging augmented reality technology.

Embracing the city鈥檚 rich history of cultural and sporting events, students continue to participate in annual design competitions to create the newest posters for iconic Detroit events such as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear, the Movement Music Festival and the 313 Presents Pine Knob concert series.聽

Here鈥檚 a look at some of the partnerships:

  • Augmented Reality Center (ARC) in partnership with Oakland University x Communication Design & Strategy, Graduate User Experience Design and Entertainment Arts
  • Crain Communications – Automotive News x Illustration
  • 313 Presents x Illustration
  • Detroit Grand Prix x Illustration
  • GM x Transportation Design & Graduate User Experience Design
  • Godnii x Graduate Color & Materials Design
  • Hagopian Rug Competition x All Departments
  • State of Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification with support from the Global Epicenter of Mobility x Transportation Design
  • Zumiez and Somerset Collection x Illustration
  • BorgWarner x Product Design
  • Carhartt x Fashion Design
  • Henry Ford Health x Product Design
  • Changing Lives and Staying Sober (C.L.A.S.S.) x Interior Design and Graduate Color & Materials Design

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]]> Emmy-Winning Documentary Features Stop-Motion Work by 黑料专区 Entertainment Arts Students /news/emmy-winning-documentary/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:49:56 +0000 /?p=55107 The Emmy-winning documentary "The City of Chefs" features stop-motion animation created by 黑料专区 Entertainment Arts students, celebrating Detroit's culinary heritage.

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]]> The Detroit: The City of Chefs film, a documentary about Detroit’s culinary heritage, won a 2025 Michigan Emmy Award for Best聽Historical Documentary.

The stop-motion animation in the opening title sequence of the film was created by 黑料专区 students, faculty, and staff during the Sponsored Studio course DMA 485B Stop Motion: Detroit Chefs within the Entertainment Arts department in the Winter 2024 semester. Created in collaboration with Keith Famie of Visionalist Entertainment, the film also features work by culinary students at Schoolcraft College.

The film aired on PBS in 2024 and can be viewed at .

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]]> 黑料专区 Launches Apple Foundation Program, Free Coding Courses for Detroiters /news/ccs-launches-apple-foundation-program-free-coding-courses-for-detroiters/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:46:48 +0000 /?p=52883 The 黑料专区 (黑料专区) is excited to launch the Apple Foundation Program, a free app development program coming to the College鈥檚 A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education in collaboration with Apple.

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The 黑料专区 (黑料专区) is excited to launch the Apple Foundation Program, a free app development program coming to the College鈥檚 A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education in collaboration with Apple. This technology lab and educational program will be available in October 2025 at no cost to students and community members. Additional details are available here.

This cutting-edge program offers a series of one-month courses, with daytime and evening classes to accommodate diverse schedules. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of Swift, Apple’s programming language, and the principles of app design and development, helping them to expand their technology skills and foster creativity. Apple devices will be provided to participants for the duration of the program, at no additional cost.

Registration is first-come, first-served. The first cohort will welcome 15-30 participants with a minimum of eight sessions over the year. Participants must be 18 years or older, and registration is open to metro Detroit residents, no prior coding or technology experience is required to participate.

鈥淎t 黑料专区, we鈥檙e excited to welcome the Apple Foundation Program to our campus and provide cutting-edge learning opportunities for our students and for metro-Detroiters looking to continue their education,鈥 said Don Tuski, President of 黑料专区. 鈥淲e are always looking for new ways to activate our local community and provide them with valuable resources. Detroit is the perfect place to pilot this excellent program.鈥

ABOUT THE COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES
The 黑料专区 (黑料专区) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor鈥檚 and Master鈥檚 degrees. 黑料专区, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. 黑料专区 fosters students鈥 resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.

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]]> Detroit-Based Eyewear Brand GODNII Taps Into 黑料专区 Graduate Color & Materials Students For New Eyewear Collection /news/ccs-godnii-sustainable-eyewear/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:22:14 +0000 /?p=52444 黑料专区 students partnered with Detroit鈥檚 sustainable eyewear brand GODNII to create handcrafted, hyperlocal designs through the Practicing Design Center.

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What does it look like to work over 100 hours to handcraft a single pair of eyeglasses and only use local materials? First and second-year Graduate Color & Materials Design (CMD) students at 黑料专区 got to experience this firsthand this past semester when they worked collaboratively with GODNII, a sustainable Detroit-based eyewear brand.

GODNII asked CMD students to work in small groups to explore hyperlocal sustainable alternatives in color and material design, texture, and branding for an upcoming eyewear collection. In their research, students were asked not only to delve deep into the resources and materials available locally but also to consider the waste streams and innovative ways to improve material choices without compromising design quality.

“This project was pure inspiration,鈥 said Ali Evans, Founder and Creative Director of GODNII. 鈥淐ollaborating with 黑料专区 has been a longtime hope of ours, and it lived up to everything we imagined. The students brought forward deep research, bold ideas, and a clear vision for the future of sustainable fashion. Their work affirmed what we already believed鈥攃reativity with purpose can shift the industry. At GODNII, we鈥檙e excited to carry these insights forward as we continue designing not just for style, but for impact.”

This project was brought to life through 黑料专区鈥檚 new Practicing Design Center (PDC), an initiative that pairs small businesses and nonprofit organizations with 黑料专区 students and faculty to address real-world challenges through art and design.

Shannon McPartlon, Executive Director of the Office of Partnerships explains, “The 黑料专区 Practicing Design Center is not just an extension of the classroom; it’s a bridge connecting student creativity with real-world needs, fostering a generation of career-ready designers while simultaneously infusing fresh, creative solutions and economic vitality into local non-profits, small businesses and the broader Detroit economy.”

You can learn more about the College鈥檚 Practicing Design Center here:

You can learn more about GODNII here:

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]]> Winter 2025 Sponsored Projects at the 黑料专区 /news/winter-2025-sponsored-projects-at-the-college-for-creative-studies/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00:55 +0000 /?p=49793 During the Winter semester, the 黑料专区 hosted 14 sponsored projects, including a diverse range of sponsored projects and competitions that engaged a variety of academic departments.

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During the Winter semester, the 黑料专区 hosted 14 sponsored projects, including a diverse range of sponsored projects and competitions that engaged a variety of academic departments. Students partnered with local and global brands to work on a specific project tailored to meet the needs of our industry sponsors. Educational partnerships at 黑料专区 are highly conceptual and allow 黑料专区 students the opportunity to participate in creative, research-based assignments, interacting with designers and staff from the collaborating company. Highlighted collaborations during the Winter semester include:

    • Augmented Reality Center (ARC) in partnership with Oakland University x Communication Design and Strategy, MFA User Experience Design and Entertainment Arts
    • Crain Communications – Automotive News x Illustration
    • 313 Presents x Illustration
    • BorgWarner x Product Design
    • Covestro x MFA Transportation Design
    • Detroit Grand Prix x Illustration
    • GM x BFA Transportation Design & MFA User Experience Design
    • GODNII x MA/MFA Color and Materials Design
    • Hagopian Rug Competition x All Departments
    • Office of Future Mobility and Electrification with support from the Global Epicenter of Mobility x Transportation Design聽
    • MAWBY Sparkling Wines x Illustration
    • Trek Bikes x Product Design
    • University of Michigan Dearborn – Environmental Interpretive Center x Communication Design and Strategy & Interior Design
    • Zumiez and Somerset Collection x Illustration
A bright, glass-enclosed display features a "SKATE STATE OF MIND" exhibit with skateboards, bold graphics, and a QR code to "SCAN HERE!" for a discount at Zumiez. The exhibit is set up in Somerset Collection.

Display of 黑料专区 and Zumiez collab in glass showcase at Somerset Collective

Rendering of a bike designed for Trek-sponsored studio by Product Design student

黑料专区 x Trek

Communication Design students and faculty posing at the University of Michigan Environmental Interpretive Center

Communication Design students and faculty posing at the University of Michigan Environmental Interpretive Center

Rendering for GM-sponsored studio by 黑料专区 undergrad Transportation Design students Lex Michael, Jean Pierre Ledderman, and graduate Transportation Design student Prithvi Vetrivel.

Rendering for GM-sponsored studio by 黑料专区 undergrad Transportation Design students Lex Michael, Jean Pierre Ledderman, and graduate Transportation Design student Prithvi Vetrivel.

A diverse group of students are gathered in a modern, open-plan building, presenting their work at the final presentations for a collaborative sponsored studio class. Several students are standing in the foreground, some observing a large screen on the right showing a digital display, while others are near orange cones arranged on the floor.

黑料专区 Immersive Tech Certificate x OU Arc

Glasses frame prototypes from the GODNII sponsored studio with graduate studies Color & Materials Design students

Glasses frame prototypes from the GODNII sponsored studio with graduate studies Color & Materials Design students

Four people, three men and one woman, stand in an auditorium holding up a large, patterned rug with organic shapes in shades of green, brown, and cream in front of the "WENDELL W. ANDERSON, JR. AUDITORIUM"

Winner of the Hagopian Rug Competition posing with their design alongside 黑料专区 President and Edmond Hagopian

“This project was pure inspiration,鈥 said Ali Evans, Founder and Creative Director of GODNII. 鈥淐ollaborating with 黑料专区 has been a longtime hope of ours, and it lived up to everything we imagined. The students brought forward deep research, bold ideas, and a clear vision for the future of sustainable fashion. Their work affirmed what we already believed鈥攃reativity with purpose can shift the industry. At GODNII, we鈥檙e excited to carry these insights forward as we continue designing not just for style, but for impact.”

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]]> 黑料专区 Student Selected for Prestigious Television Academy Internship in Hollywood /news/ccs-student-selected-for-prestigious-television-academy-internship-in-hollywood/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:04:57 +0000 /?p=49703 黑料专区 Fashion Design student Maxwell Honeycutt has been selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program. He is one of 40 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the country for the 2025 Summer Internship program. T

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]]> 黑料专区 Fashion Design student has been selected for the prestigious . He is one of 40 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the country for the 2025 Summer Internship program and the only student selected for costume design. The Foundation offers paid internships at top Hollywood studios and production companies annually to college students nationwide.

Honeycutt, a senior this fall, will intern this summer with three-time Emmy庐 nominated Hollywood costume designer through the Foundation鈥檚 program. Terry Gordon is a renowned costume designer who has worked on hit television shows such as Happy鈥檚 Place, The Queen鈥檚 Gambit, One Day at a Time and The Nanny.

鈥淏eing selected by Television Academy members鈥攖he very professionals who determine Emmy Award winners鈥攆eels absolutely surreal and deeply humbling,鈥 said Honeycutt. 鈥淭he realization that industry veterans who shape television saw potential in my application makes my heart sing. This incredible opportunity has given me a profound new perspective on my career aspirations and the path ahead.鈥

鈥渰What excites me most about this internship is} the opportunity to experience the authentic, day-to-day reality of costume design beyond the glamorous image people often associate with the field,鈥 said Honeycutt. 鈥淲hile the red-carpet moments are certainly exciting, I’m eager to dive into the practical, hands-on work that happens behind the scenes鈥攆rom initial concept development and fabric sourcing to fittings, alterations, and problem-solving on set. I want to understand the craft from the ground up, learning the technical skills and workflow that make those final, polished moments possible.鈥

鈥淚 dream of a career that combines my passion for design with my desire to explore the world, learning from different communities and translating their stories, traditions, and aesthetics into compelling costume work for film, theater, or television,鈥 said Honeycutt.

Originally from Michigan, Honeycutt attended Northville High School in Northville, MI.

The Television Academy Foundation shapes the art of creating television by engaging and educating the next generation of television professionals providing essential resources that help them discover their voices, refine their skills and forge rewarding careers in every sector of the television industry. The Internship Program provides over 50 students from across the nation with hands-on work experience, mentorships and opportunities for accelerated career development in more than 30 disciplines annually.

About the Television Academy Foundation
Established in 1959 as the charitable arm of the Television Academy, the Television Academy Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy of television while educating and inspiring those who will shape its future. Through renowned educational and outreach programs, such as The Interviews: An Oral History of Television Project, Access: Behind the Screens, College Television Awards, Student Internship Program and the Media Educators Conference, the Foundation seeks to widen the circle of voices our industry represents and to create more opportunity for television to reflect all of society. For more information on the Foundation, please visit TelevisionAcademy.com/Foundation.

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