Graphic Design Program

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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AIGA Ferris Travels to Vegas

Kara Copeland — “Somehow, it all came together. Flights were booked and hotel reservations were made. Thankfully, everything went off without a hitch. We arrived in Vegas wide-eyed and exhilarated to dive into the event experience. Looking back, I was truly passionate about making this opportunity possible for twenty students, including myself. I focused my attention on the design elements of the conference, and it really fed the fire of passion I feel about designing and organizing events. I observed the wayfinding, signage, branding, website, app, and even the presentation. There were even lights on the walls that cast the wall in pink and blue. All of these things contributed to the design system of the event and the thought that went into all of these things blew my mind.”

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Excellence times three

Congratulations to Jen Bancino, Natalie Dixon, and McKenna McIntyre who won the College of Business Student Excellence Award. These design seniors were recognized for their hard work, drive and ambitious personalities in the College of Business over the past four years.

"Receiving the Student Excellence Award for the College of Business was such an honor and humbling experience. It fuels me to get out in the real world to show them what a Ferris Design Degree from the College of Business looks like! It was my honor and privilege to stand before the College of Business faculty to represent our design program by receiving the student excellence award with two of my other very talented classmates."

Jen Bancino, Senior, 2018

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October 12, 2018

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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.

let's see the work

Rosetta Stone

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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