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.

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

PORTFOLIO DAY 2020

Enjoy virtually reviewing portfolios and student work showreel. Videochat with us and share ideas to see if we are ready for the industry. For the first time, a national event.

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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.

"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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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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"Ferris taught me the value of process. It helps facilitate collaboration and validation, which ultimately leads to a product that will make a connection with people."

Nick Conflitti, UX/UI Designer, CampMinder LLC. , Boulder, CO

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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