Ferris State University College of Business

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.

Graphic Design Program
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Ferris DSGN Week 2026
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West Michigan Graphic Design Archive Exhibit

Our Design Project Center has collaborated with the West Michigan Graphic Design Archives to produce this exhibit. Be inspired and delighted!

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Newell Brands Tour

Students head to Kalamazoo to tour Newell Brands Design Center. While at Newell students participated in a panel discussion with some of the team, and they even joined the team for lunch. Recently Newell Brands was named one of America's Most Reputable Companies. Newell has hired many of our grads. Congrats! Ryan, Katie, Kendall, Jade, Carlie, Eddie, and Lydia.

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"I'm really excited to start my career at Newell brands. We did a studio tour there in the winter and I fell in love with the atmosphere! I applied for an internship but was extremely fortunate to land a full time design job instead!"

Carlie Vanklompenberg, Senior, 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.

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Rosetta Stone

“ My Visual Communications degree from FSU prepared me for success in designing, freelancing and teaching because I learned how to think and solve creative problems”

Sally Salkowski, Careerline Tech Center, Holland 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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Get in touch

Look into your potential new norm, visit our space, and speak with current students.

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Contact Info

  • 119 South St. Big Rapids, MI 49307
  • (231) 591.2442
  • [email protected]

Behind the scenes

This site is the brain child of Natalie Dixon and Kyle Rice, seniors in 2018.

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