Graphic 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.

Are you interested in design school, friends and family of  a student, already a working designer, or one of our own bulldog alumni? Come to this years Senior Portfolio Showcase on April 6, 2018 @ the Ferris University Center: 805 Campus Dr, Big Rapids,  MI 49307 RM. 202.

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 dsgn@ferris.edu for more information.

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Students Explore Design Excellence at Newell Brands

Like any thriving company, design takes place in the core of great business and strategy. Newell Brands amplifies this excellence, working with brands such as Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Expo, Berkley, Coleman, Contigo and many more. Our students stopped in for an afternoon of great discussions on teamwork dynamics and creating design solutions.

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Newell Brands Tour

Students head to Kalamazoo to tour Newell Brands Design Center. While at Newell students participated in a panel discussion with some of the team, and they even joined the team for lunch. Recently Newell Brands was named one of America's Most Reputable Companies. Newell has hired many of our grads. Congrats! Ryan, Katie, Kendall, Jade, Carlie, Eddie, and Lydia.

"I'm really excited to start my career at Newell brands. We did a studio tour there in the winter and I fell in love with the atmosphere! I applied for an internship but was extremely fortunate to land a full time design job instead!"

Carlie Vanklompenberg, Senior, 2018

AUXILIARY @AUXinc·

October 18, 2019

Gathered around the big table to talk shop with the @FerrisDSGN program. Excited to see what this next-gen talent will do!

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 State provided the fundamental skills I needed to thrive in a fast-paced environment like the tech industry. Given that the Design Program is based out of the School of Business, I was able to deeply understand design from a business perspective, which stood out amongst many Fine Arts degrees."

Bethany Sonefeld, Senior Product Designer, Cloudflare, Austin, TX

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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