Case Studies

Irah Mulrain (Photography, 2026) is getting hands-on experience learning the ins and outs of running a successful art gallery thanks to a summer internship at the Amber Collective in Detroit.

Student teams worked with the Basecamp, one of Airstream’s models designed for outdoor enthusiasts, to explore additional product enhancements, weight-saving measures, and interior concepts.

Four teams of Advertising & Graphic Design students in CCAD’s Advanced Typographic Communication class were tasked with developing concepts and designs for Keep Ohio Beautiful’s 2019 Annual Report, published in 2020. They presented their concepts for the book and page design to the client, who ultimately chose the winning submission.

Working from a design brief, CCAD students researched current trends, popular culture, product lines, and manufacturing capabilities to identify new potential categories in a two week sprint. 

CCAD Fashion Design students crafted festive holiday window displays at Easton Town Center, showcasing creativity and teamwork.

CCAD collaborated with 99P Labs to create "Meraki," a shared mobility vehicle prototype, focusing on millennials, older adults, and rideshare providers. Students logged 11,000+ design hours, developing research-driven, inclusive solutions that emphasize trust and dignity in autonomous transportation.

In the fall of 2020, Columbus College of Art & Design Fashion Design students had the unique opportunity to create merchandise concepts for Pelotonia, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative cancer research.

Since 2013 CCAD has partnered with California-based E. & J. Gallo Winery to provide students with real-world experience in the classroom and connections that lead to career opportunities.

Smart Columbus, together with Columbus College of Art & Design, the Columbus Foundation, and Greenspot, dedicated Columbus’ first DC fast electric vehicle chargers available in a public right-of-way and open to public use in January 2020.

CCAD Students creates interactive objects for animals at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and picks up press from the Columbus Monthly.

CCAD partners with 99P Labs to reimagine the future of mobility.

CCAD students created "Happy Vibes" card collection for American Greetings, aiming to spread joy with cheerful messages and designs.