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.

event info

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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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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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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Skullcandy Package

I studied graphic design at Ferris State University, where craft and purpose were the foundation for every project. Although my training was more traditional, I apply these same standards when it comes to software and web application design.

Kyle Harris, Atomic Object, Grand Rapids

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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