Ferris State University College of Business

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.

Graphic Design Program
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FERRIS DSGN WEEK 2023

Over one week we will open our house, gather alumni, and hold our annual portfolio event. Come see us down at WMCAT or tune in online!

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West Michigan Graphic Design Archive Exhibit

Our Design Project Center has collaborated with the West Michigan Graphic Design Archives to produce this exhibit. Be inspired and delighted!

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STUDENTS MEET NYC BASED ARTIST, JON BURGERMAN @ AIGA National Conference

Design students travel to Minneapolis for the AIGA National Conference. While at the conference students lined up to meet Jon Burgerman. John is a UK born, NYC based artist, famed for his instantly recognisable drawings, doodles, characters and murals. At the National Conference students get connected with so many designers and are fully immersed into design.

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"I was so excited to get a drawing on a bag from him! I was lucky enough to be the first person In line, he seemed so humbled and gracious to have such a long line of people waiting for him."

Keegen Wright, Sophomore, 2017

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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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Solar Scripts Film Festival

"Today’s graphic designer is expected to thrive under a wide umbrella of skillsets from print to experience design to motion graphics, illustration, photography, and more. The FSU Design Program is incredibly robust—offering an extensive range of courses that make thriving in all of these areas possible. Apart from this, much of my career trajectory can be attributed to the Design Program’s placement within the College of Business. I was able to build business acumen through marketing and management courses, as well as a real client experience senior year. It’s the skillset that gets you in the door but the well-nurtured business relationships that propel you forward."

Kathryn Shimmin, Sr. Graphic Designer, Advanced Design & Ideation, Newell Brands, New York, NY

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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Get in touch

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Contact Info

  • 119 South St. Big Rapids, MI 49307
  • (231) 591.2442
  • [email protected]

Behind the scenes

This site is the brain child of Natalie Dixon and Kyle Rice, seniors in 2018.

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