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.
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Ferris Graphic Design Students Travel to AIGA National Design Conference in Minneapolis
Students from the Graphic Design program at Ferris State University attended the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) National Design Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Each day of the conference began and ended with design education, thinking, and networking. In between, attendees schedules were packed with professional development workshops, round tables with premiere industry professionals, an intense design competition, meaningful speakers, social hours, a design fair, and more.
Molly Ford — “The conference made me so excited to continue on in this field and to see where my career takes me. It showed me all the possibilities my future has to offer.”
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
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.
"I have seen several portfolios over the years from designers, and none of them come close to comparing to the standard that Ferris held (and still holds) its students to. Colleagues and other professionals I have spoken to are continuously impressed with the curriculum Ferris requires from their design students and it definitely shows through come time to interview and present. I also think it is great that business classes are a requirement for our degree as they have played a huge part in my current position and future positions."
Kathleen Spangler, Marketing Operations Manager at Stardock, Royal Oak, MI