Design Program

We are creative problem solvers who apply a disciplined process, and master tools and technologies, to develop solutions to both social and business problems. Students harness strategic, conceptual, and technical skills to create user-centered experiences that inform, educate, and persuade.

DESIGN SCHOOL SOUNDS COOL, I'M READY TO SEE WHAT IT'S ABOUT.: Stop by between 1 and 3pm, see Senior work and meet with Juniors to get a feel for what it's all about and tour where we create.
I'M ALREADY IN THE INDUSTRY, SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT.: Meet with the newest members of the design industry, their young, fresh and eager to show you their work between 4 and 6pm.
BEEN THERE DONE THAT, THOSE  ARE MY OLD STOMPING GROUNDS.: Hey design bulldogs, stop by between 4 and 6pm. After the review come to the first design alumni event in over 10 years. Email [email protected] for more information.

event info

2021 Design Conference & Portfolio Review

Over three days we will virtually open our house, gather alumni, and hold our annual Portfolio Event.

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Show us your stuff!

As the year comes to an end seniors show of their work at a final portfolio showcase. At the event friends, family, prospective students and design professionals fill the room to visit with the fresh designers. Seniors make connections with professionals and celebrate a year of hard work. Shoutout to Allicyn Crippen and Tiffani Tozer who planned this years event.

"It was a great event because we were able to connect with so many different audiences in one night. It was a proud moment to show all of the hard work I've put in to my work and planning the event."

Allicyn Crippen, Senior, 2018

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February 24, 2020

https://www.fastcompany.com/90449305/this-is-the-one-skill-designers-need-to-develop-most-in-2020 Agreed, Mr Norman.

See some of our work

Take a look at projects from all class levels ranging from packaging projects to user experience website interactions.

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"The design program at Ferris prepared me for the industry tools, real clients, and the confidence to articulate the work to others."

Ryan Ganss, UI Design Lead, Herman Miller, Holland MI

how our program works

Throughout our program students are taught to use a 5 phase process. This guides the students to explore multiple ideas to find the best solution. The process includes multiple steps within each phase, however on a project to project basis, things can adjust, because we know in life not every project is the same.

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