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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Alumni Panel Night

Ferris alumna journey back to their old stomping grounds to be drilled with questions from design students. The AIGA student group hosted Brian Hauch, Ryan Ganss, Kaila Piepkow, Brittaney Headings, and Hailey Hawes, all Ferris design graduates in multiple different points of their career.

"As a student you have so many questions about the professional world, especially as a senior who only has one more week of school. All of my questions were answered and worries were squashed. The alumni are so great and are always willing to help out, they made me feel prepared for the real world."

Rachel VanAken, Senior 2018

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Junior Student Kyle Rice Heads to Vogue

Design covers many different facets in many different industries, fashion not being a stranger to that notion. Student Kyle Rice, being intrigued with the integration of design through fashion hit the road to Vogue, thanks to Faculty Tim Powers. Kyle Rice — “Fashion has always been a part of what informs my design work, often looking towards the culture that surrounds urban fashion choices and how it shapes the industry. I was lucky to have the opportunity to see this first hand; how design is not just a supporting element, but a large part of what the world sees and how design shapes the perception of brands.”

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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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My degrees from Ferris State University have given me the tools to fulfill a career path this is both relevant as is necessary in today's ever changing professional environment. This instruction is top-notch, the professors are knowledgeable in current workforce trends, and the Ferris reputation continues to precede itself. As a Ferris alumni, I am proud to be a graduate as well as an advocate.

Jonathan Barrera Mikulich, Vias Marketing, Grand Rapids, 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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