Ferris State University College of Business
Graphic Design Program

April 24–28

FERRIS DSGN
WEEK 2023

The design field is always changing and evolving. Every move is worth talking about. During the week we will hear from speakers, gather alumni, and hold our annual portfolio event.

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MONDAY, APRIL 24TH

WMCAT | 614 First St. NW STE 300 | Grand Rapids, MI

3 PM | More details coming soon.

LAURIE HAYCOCK MAKELA

Laurie is a design t(h)inker and educator with a recognized voice of experimental graphic and trans-disciplinary design practice and education for over thirty years in the United States and Europe.

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ANDY VAN SOLKEMA

Andy combines systems thinking with curiosity of behavior and his craft of graphic, information, and interface design to simplify complexity and to tell visual stories that help others create momentum.

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4 PM

OPEN HOUR

Meet the Senior Ferris Design students, view their work, give advice, and make connections.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 25TH

Fully Online

9 AM

ALUMNI TALK

Featured alumni give short talks on wide ranging topics. This event is open to all students and alumni.

10 AM

PANEL DISCUSSION

More featured alumni to discuss industry trends, advice, and lessons learned.

11 AM

ALUMNI ROUNDTABLES

Virtual breakout rooms hosted by featured alumni where students can bring questions about their careers and work.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 25TH – FRIDAY, APRIL 28TH

Fully Online

Join between 1–4 PM

SCHEDULED ONLINE REVIEWS

Sign up to meet students to give advice and make connections. Meetings are available all week, so reserve a spot (or eight!) that works for you.

CATCH A GLIMPSE OF OUR WORK

Dylan Bowden

dylanb.design

Mackenzie Brisbin

mackenziebrisbin.com

Baylee DeVos

bayleedevos.com

Devyn McVannel

devynmcvannel.com

Sienna Parmelee

siennaparm.com

Charles Reister

reister.design

Kelsie Scharp

kelsiescharp.com

Katie Shantz

ktshantz.com

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