Illustrator debuts uplifting children’s nature story celebrating resilience
KCAD alumna Kirbi Fagan releases The Big Empty, a lyrical picture book aimed at inspiring children to embrace hope and environmental partnership.
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FSU/KCAD and ArtPrize partnership empowers student art careers
Ferris State University and its Kendall College of Art and Design team with ArtPrize to create paid internships that build student career experience.
KCAD grad designs at Bissell while juggling, dancing, performing improv
Will Oltman blends industrial design with juggling, improv, and swing dance, crafting a creative life inside and outside Bissell.
KCAD students redesign kitchens to promote inclusive, user-informed housing solutions
Design students at KCAD partner with Disability Advocates of Kent County to create hands-on, accessible kitchen displays that challenge industry standards and expectations.
Tara McCrackin honored with inaugural ICON Award for industry leadership
KCAD President Tara McCrackin receives IIDA Michigan’s first ICON Award for her leadership, advocacy, and dedication to interior design.
Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2025 advocates for the mentorship she wishes she had
Rynita McGuire, crowned Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2025, uses her platform to inspire mentorship, advocate for inclusion, and challenge disability stereotypes.
Couture Code: KCAD’s students’ capstone collections aim to be more inclusive …and sustainable
The Grand Rapids Public Museum's main floor will again transform into a catwalk for emerging designers from the Pamella Roland DeVos School of Fashion at KCAD. This year’s student-led show, “Couture Code,” features original creations and innovative ideas, with each garment telling a story of sustainability, inclusion, and resilience.
Designed in Michigan: Reawaken creativity at the Franciscan Life Process Center
For those looking to explore their creativity in a meaningful, hands-on way, the Franciscan Life Process Center’s 2025 workshops present an exciting opportunity.
Gaming entrepreneur rediscovered his creative skills at KCAD
Timothy Murphy’s journey from Navy radar technician to gaming entrepreneur relied on the education, experience, and connections he gained at KCAD.
Uncle Goose: Building a legacy of play, imagination and sustainability
Rooted in Grand Rapids' manufacturing legacy, Uncle Goose crafts handcrafted wooden toys that inspire imaginative play, promote learning, and prioritize sustainability.
