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CCS Transportation Design students work with Crown Equipment Company to design new forklifts

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

“The students were not limited to any one of our product segments so we assembled a team of highly experienced Crown designers to represent a broad spectrum of our current product line. The idea was to give the students as comprehensive feedback as possible. Getting out of the office is always a welcome break but we all think our time spent with these students was like getting our batteries recharged. We definitely had fun with this project,” says Craig Rekow, Senior Project Industrial Designer at Crown Equipment.

CCS students were honored to have Ralph Gilles, CEO of Dodge brand & Senior VP of Design for the Chrysler Group on hand to review their latest project

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

CCS students were honored to have Ralph Gilles, CEO of Dodge brand & Senior Vice President of Design for the Chrysler Group, and other Chrysler designers on hand to review their latest project – to design a racing vehicle for the year 2027.

CCS alumnus James Hope named Director of Design at Chery Motors in China

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

CCS Transportation Design alumnus James Hope has been named the Director of Design at Chery Motors in China.

Transportation Design student wins the Freightliner Trucks Design Competition

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

CCS Transportation Design student Minwoo Song wins the Freightliner Trucks Design Competition and is awarded a $20,000 scholarship, paid internship at Daimler Trucks North America and a trip to the Mid-America Truck Show.

Chrysler and CCS kick-off Junior Transportation Design sponsored project

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

CCS Alumnus Ralph Gilles, Matt Bejnarowicz, Gary Johnson and Mark West, Peter and Helen Farago Transportation Design Chair, accompanied students on a highly creative sponsored project kick-off at Kart to Kart Go Cart Racing in Sterling Heights, Michigan yesterday

CCS Transportation students and Chair Mark West featured on Engineering TV

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Transportation Design students Alex McGowen and Taylor Langhals and Chair Mark West were interviewed by Engineering TV during the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, MI.

Alum Fadi Pataq helps launch superyacht

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

CCS transportation design alum Fadi Pataq was on hand in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emiratesat, for the launching of the superyacht Yas. The launching was the first for Pataq who contributed to the exterior design of the project. Pataq, who was named Young Designer of the Year in 2008 by Superyacht, credits CCS with providing him with the work ethic needed to achieve his goals.

MFA student lands Furencia internship

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

MFA student Brook Banham was selected by Faurecia as its internship winner based on his work provided for the General Motors (GM) Interactive Design Competition. Brook focused his concepts on the GMC brand and for his efforts gets to choose an internship at Faurecia’s design studio in North America, Europe or Asia.

CCS students dominate GM design competition

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Students from CCS claimed 5 of the 8 top spots in General Motors (GM) Interactive Design Competition as announced at the 2012 North American International Automotive Show.
Over 300 students from across the United States and Canada entered the competition, launched in spring 2011.

CCS auto show involvement featured in Huffington Post

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

After spending over an hour talking to CCS students and faculty at the College’s booth at this year’s North American International Auto Show, Huffington Post reporter Kate Abbey-Lambertz walked away very impressed with what CCS’s Transportation Design department is doing.

CCS takes part in North American International Auto Show

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

CCS, joined by corporate partners past and present, was again a participant during at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

CCS students partner with Visteon, OSRAM on future vehicle lighting concepts

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

When education and practical application merge, the results can be astounding. That was the aim of the College for Creative Studies (CCS), Visteon and OSRAM in their collaboration during the 2011/2012 academic year. As part of CCS’s ongoing Corporate Sponsorship program, 18 CCS Transportation Design Seniors researched areas of innovation focused on the development of new exterior automotive lighting and styling concepts with representatives from Visteon and OSRAM.

CCS student Taylor Langhals is featured in Auto Week for winning first place in the Michelin Design Competition

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20111205/CARNEWS/111209942

Michelin announces winners of 23rd annual College for Creative Studies Design Competition

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Michelin announced the winning entries of the 23rd Annual Michelin Design Competition for the College for Creative Studies (CCS) and presented $22,400 in scholarships at a reception held at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education at CCS in Detroit. Winning CCS transportation students received trophies, scholarships and an invitation to display their designs in the Michelin Challenge Design exhibit at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Jan. 9-22, 2012.

CCS alumnus, Craig Metros, is the design chief for the new Ford Ranger

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The design chief for the new Ford Ranger started training for his career in the auto industry at the age of five.

CCS student's yacht designs the topic of conversation at last week's Shelter Island Yacht Club hosted event

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

"The history of yacht development in Detroit was the topic when the Shelter Island Yacht Club hosted several staff of the College for Creative Studies in Detroit on Friday, July 15."

CCS is one of seven design schools chosen for the final stage of the Ferrari World Design Contest and the only school chosen from the U.S.

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

CCS is one of seven design schools chosen for the final stage of the Ferrari World Design Contest and the only school chosen from the U.S.

College for Creative Studies and General Motors Company Partner for You Make a Difference

Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Students, parents and various representatives from College for Creative studies (CCS) and General Motors (GM) convened on CCS’s campus recently for the Annual GM-CCS You Make a Difference Program for the Detroit Public Schools.

CCS Transportation Design students featured on the season finale of Marcel's Quantum Kitchen on the SyFy Network

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

CCS Transportation Design students featured on the season finale of Marcel's Quantum Kitchen on Tuesday, April 26 at 10 p.m. on the SyFy Network.

New CCS alumni videos featured on insideccs.com

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Since last fall, Team Detroit has been working in conjunction with CCS’s Marketing and Public Relations office as CCS’s agency of record. Together, they have been working on a series of projects including radio spots, a guerilla poster campaign, brand marketing strategy and 40 videos featuring students, alumni and faculty.

CCS alumnus and adjunct faculty Jason White's new textbook "Old School Viscom" is featured in the February print issue of Automobile Magazine

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Jason White, a contract car designer at Ford and an instructor in the Transportation Design department at Detroit's College for Creative Studies, must be a wonderful teacher. His first book, the self-published and obliquely titled Old School Viscom: 20 Renderings in 20 Steps, is fascinating from the first page to anyone who has ever wanted to draw cars.

College for Creative Studies displays at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

While Detroit offers all the advantages you would expect from a big city, it is unique in many ways. Beyond tuition, Detroit is affordable for students of the College for Creative Studies.

NEWS FROM THE NAIAS: CCS Joined with Corporate Partners and Featured Designs of the Future During 2011 North American International Auto Show Preview Week

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

SOURCE College for Creative Studies DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- College for Creative Studies (CCS), the leading art and design college in Detroit, joined with corporate partners past and present as a participant during Preview Week at the 2011 North American International Auto Show...

Pixar's 'Cars 2' Is Previewed at Detroit Auto Show

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

After Detroit auto show press previews conclude, the AutoWeek Design Forum commands the spotlight.

Thursday’s edition of the event — held at the former General Motors design center, now the College for Creative Studies A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education — included presentations by Frank Stephenson, design chief of McLaren Automotive and also a veteran of Mini and Fiat, and Achim Badstuebner, head of exterior design for Audi. Mr. Badstuebner collected an EyesOn Design award for his A6 on Tuesday.

Future vision belongs to CCS students at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Some years at auto shows like the Detroit Auto Show are more visionary than others. No matter what the mood, though, you can always depend on the two major creative displays by students: Michelin Design Challenge and the College for Creative Studies (CCS).

Transportation Design alumnus Randy Rodriquez designs the new Nissan 370Z

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

CCS Transportation Design alumnus Randy Rodriquez is the designer of the new Nissan 370Z's exterior.

CCS alumnus Joel Piaskowski will join Ford Motor Company on October 1 as the head of exterior design

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Transportation alumnus Joel Piaskowski will join Ford Motor Company on October 1 as the head of exterior design. Piaskowski graduated from CCS in 1990 and began his career at General Motors, where he worked for 13 years on interior and exterior designs.

Transportation Design Alumnus Andre Hudson Featured in the Gainesville Sun

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Transportation Design alumnus Andrew Hudson is featured in a news article in the Gainesville Sun.

CCS alumni and 2011 Ford Edge designer featured in Ford Motor News

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Jim Smithbauer’s role as design manager for the 2011 Ford Edge fits him well. Like the popular, midsize crossover, the Detroit native is seemingly always on the go.

Department Highlights - Transportation Design

Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Freshman Transportation Design and Product Design students visit The Henry Ford

Department Highlights - Photography

Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

CCS Photography students, faculty and alumni recently participated in industry events and exhibitions.

CCS Transportation Design students selected as finalists in Ward's Auto Interiors Student Design Competition

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

During the SAE World Congress on April 14 in Detroit, Ward’s Automotive Group unveiled the winning designs of four finalists in its Auto Interiors Student Design Competition.

CCS Transportation Design students designing next generation of military vehicles

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) has launched a program that harnesses government, industry and academic solutions to provide the next-generation of fuel-efficient ground vehicles.

CCS' Toyota Lecture Series on Design welcomes film and television production artist and CCS Alumnus Tim Flattery on Tuesday, April 6 at 6 p.m.

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

College for Creative Studies will host a Toyota Lecture on Design by film and television production artist and CCS Alumnus Tim Flattery on Tuesday, April 6 at 6 p.m. In a landmark and unique career that has spanned over two decades, Tim Flattery is a modern day renaissance man in film and television production art.

CCS students design futuristic truck concepts in program with ArvinMeritor

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

ArvinMeritor, Inc., continues to demonstrate its commitment to education and the future of commercial vehicles through participation in a sponsored design studio at College for Creative Studies. The studio was supported by a consortium of companies including Navistar International Corp., and Con-way Freight.

CCS Transportation Design students participate in Wards’s Auto Interiors Student Design Competition

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Vehicle interiors that double as environmentally friendly gardens and seats that slide in virtually any configuration to meet passenger needs might be just around the corner. At least, that’s the future seen through the eyes of students participating in the first Ward’s Auto Interiors Student Design Competition.

CCS Fine Arts student designs special incentive for the 23rd annual Dick Purtan Radiothon to benefit the Salvation Army

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

In support of the 23rd Annual Dick Purtan Radiothon, Jose Sulaica, a senior Fine Arts and Art Education student at CCS designed artwork for a commemorative, collectible bread plate that served as the special incentive for donors who gave $240 more during this year’s Radiothon.

CCS students, faculty and alumni selected as finalists in Detroit Institute of Arts and Let's Save Michigan Poster Contest

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

On December 15th, the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) and Let's Save Michigan issued an open call to artists, illustrators, and graphic designers for original posters to inspire Michiganders to revive their state. CCS students, faculty, and alumni answered that call with 13 selected out of over 300 entries as finalists.

Department Highlights - Transportation Design

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Student Andrew Bazinski was a finalist in the 2009 Hyundai Yacht International Design Competition.

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2011/01/michelin-pushes-students-to-expand-the-boundaries-of-trucks-and-tires.html

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Michelin and the College for Creative Studies in Detroit recently held its 22nd annual CCS Design Competition. This year, students were asked to design a pickup truck and tire/wheel design for North America in 2021 that could meet aggressive fuel-efficiency standards. The results were on display at the 2011 North American International Auto Show.

Work of CCS alumni featured in the 2010 North American International Auto Show

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

CCS alumni from all disciplines are involved in notable projects around the globe.

OSRAM SYLVANIA and CCS announce LED Lighting Design Challenge Winners

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

OSRAM SYLVANIA, the world’s leading manufacturer of automotive lighting and CCS have announced the winners of the 2009 OSRAM Automotive Lighting Design Challenge.

21st Annual Michelin - CCS Design Competition Winners Announced

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Five seniors from CCS’s Transportation Design Department received prestigious design awards at the 21st Annual Michelin Design Competition.

CCS and Osram Sylvania announce Lighting Design Challenge

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

OSRAM Sylvania, the world’s leading manufacturer of automotive lighting, today kicks-off the first annual OSRAM Automotive Lighting Design Challenge for CCS students.

CCS included in Popular Science profile of "Seven of the Country's Coolest SciTech Courses"

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

CCS included in Popular Science profile of "Seven of the Country's Coolest SciTech Courses"

CCS’s Transportation Design program was featured in the September issue of Popular Science as one of the “Seven of the Country’s Coolest SciTech Courses,” read all about it by visiting www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2009-08/so-you-want

CCS Transportation Design students win 10th annual PGW Design Challenge

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

During the 10th anniversary Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW) Design Challenge, sophomore Transportation Design students at CCS designed vehicle concepts that address the functional needs of a lifestyle vehicle buyer while showing the versatility of glass in providing unique styling as well as utility, comfort and convenience.

CCS students work with design mentors from General Motors to introduce vehicle design to 112 DPS high school students

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

This spring student mentors from CCS are teaming up with design mentors from General Motors to introduce vehicle design to 112 art students from 11 Detroit Public high schools in the "You Make a Difference" program. The program was established in 2006 to introduce students to careers available in the creative industries, specifically vehicle design.

2010 Chevy Camaro designers visit CCS

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Several designers from the 2010 Chevy Camaro design team recently visited CCS to discuss the design and product development process of the hot new vehicle with Product and Transportation Design students and faculty.

CCS Winners of the 20th Annual Michelin Design Competition Announced

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Thirteen senior-level CCS Transportation Design students participated in the 20th Annual Michelin Design Competition. Each student created a vehicle design and a tire/wheel assembly they could envision driving in 2019 using the theme, "BRAVE+BOLD, America's Next Iconic Vehicle."

Pixar’s Wall·E, with feature characters designed by CCS alumnus Jay Shuster, wins Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Sketch artist, Jay Shuster, a 1993 Industrial Design graduate, developed the feature characters, in Pixar's Oscar and Golden Globe winning animated film Wall·E.

1972 Ford Gran Torino used in acclaimed Client Eastwood film designed by CCS alumnus

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

CCS alumnus Chris Dowdey, Industrial Design, ‘68, designed the 1972 Ford Gran Torino used in the critically acclaimed new movie, “Gran Torino.” The vehicle was Dowdey’s first project at Ford design in the late 60’s.

Click here for more information on the motion picture, which was filmed in the Detroit area.

General Motors names CCS alumnus Crystal Windham director of North American passenger car design

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

CCS Industrial Design alumnus Crystal Windham was recently named the first African-American female director of North American passenger car design for General Motors.

Designing Modern Icons: Ford challenges CCS students to Design the new Model T

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

This past semester, eleven CCS Transportation Design students from around the world put themselves in Henry Ford’s shoes, delivering vehicle concepts capable of providing affordable transportation and the social impact on par with the car that started it all – the Ford Model T.

CCS Transportation Design Alumni Lead the Chevy Volt Design Team

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

CCS Transportation Design alumni Bob Boniface and Gary Ruiz are leading the design of the highly anticipated Chevy Volt.

Media Advisory - Design Students from the College for Creative Studies Unveil

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

AISI Summer Internship Green Steel Concept Vehicles on Sept. 18

CCS Alumnus Ralph Gilles to lead Chrysler Design

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Transportation Design alumnus Ralph Gilles will take over the design operations at Chrysler as vice president - design on Sept. 1, following the retirement of Trevor Creed.

Accomplished Transportation Designer to Lead College for Creative Studies Transportation Design Program

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Ford Motor Company Chief Designer and National Rod and Custom Car Hall of Fame inductee Larry Erickson named Paul and Helen Farago Chair of Transportation Design

Winners of the 2008 NASF Bright Design Challenge Selected

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

CCS’ junior Transportation Design students recently participated in the Bright Design Challenge, sponsored by the National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF).

CCS Transportation Design juniors develop unique steel-intensive wheel designs

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

CCS Transportation Design students participated in a project sponsored by the American Iron and Steel Institute’s Wheels Task Force.

Senior Industrial Design students highlight innovative use of plastics in vehicle concepts

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Twelve senior Industrial Design students participated in an American Chemistry Council Plastics Division project focused on highlighting plastics’ weight and performance characteristics in automotive applications.

Junior Transportation Design Students Develop E-Flex Concepts for General Motors

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Junior Transportation Design students worked on a project, sponsored by General Motors (GM), developing vehicle concepts for one of GM’s eight Global brands that utilized the innovative E-Flex technology.

CCS Transportation Design students participate in PPG Design Challenge

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Top designers in an annual automotive glass design contest sponsored by PPG Industries took inspiration from golf, bamboo charcoal and catamaran boats to create concepts for vehicles that show the versatility of glass in providing unique styling as well as utility, comfort and convenience.

CCS Transportation Design Student Wins Interior Motives Award

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

CCS Transportation Design student John McDougall recently was honored with two awards at the celebrated Interior Motives Awards. McDougall was recognized with Best Eco Design and was named a Best Use of Technology runner-up for his vehicle concept that leaves a positive impact on the environment.

CCS Transportation Design Students Participate in PPG Design Challenge

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

For the past eight years, CCS sophomore transportation design students have gained valuable insight into the design process by participating in the PPG Design Challenge. This year’s competition challenges students to design a vehicle for “Matt” a young educated male who has just completed his college education and is starting his new career.

Junior Transportation Design Students Develop E-Flex Concepts for General Motors

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Junior Transportation Design Students Develop E-Flex Concepts for General Motors
Junior Transportation Design students are working this semester on a project, sponsored by General Motors, developing vehicle concepts that incorporate General Motors innovative E-Flex technology.

2007 Michelin North America/CCS Student Design Competition

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

During the past 19 years, hundreds of College for Creative Studies students have gained valuable skills by participating in the Michelin North America Student Design Competition. This year's competition challenges students to create vehicle designs that they could envision driving in North America in 2017. The concepts must reflect their interpretation of a vehicle that is “Smaller. Safer. Better.”

CCS Students Unveil “Inside Out” Concepts

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Since 1989, CCS has teamed with the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) for a summer internship program that brings together imaginative automotive design and the material of choice in the industry – steel.

Veteran Industrial Designer to Lead CCS Transportation Design Program

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Transportation designer Mark West, has been named the interim Paul and Helen Farago Chair of Transportation Design of the CCS.