CCAD Stories

Eleven years ago, Leslie Harrington (Illustration, 1986) scored one of the most coveted gigs in the world of children’s book and magazine illustration. She was chosen as the new illustrator of Goofus and Gallant, Columbus-based Highlights magazine’s 77-year-old comic strip. 

Ran Tao (Fashion Design, 2019), who will see her dress design sold online thanks to a Columbus College of Art & Design partnership with plus-size contemporary brand ELOQUII, which is based in Columbus.

CCAD students designed prosthetics for kids at CO-FAB 2020, creating life-changing solutions and gaining real-world design experience through empathy and collaboration.

Nigel Ewan, a CCAD alumnus, wrote "CCAD IS OURS," exploring the college's history. His Kickstarter features CCAD-themed rewards.

Isaac Cohn (Fashion Design, 2017), which will hit the runway at the Senior Fashion Show this Friday, May 12, 2017. 

When you’re in the business of inventing toys, you expose yourself to some brutal critics: kids. Columbus College of Art & Design alum Peter Wachtel (Industrial Design, 1990) can take it, even if he has to live with a couple of them and face others on national television.

Sugandh Agrawal, CCAD alumna, founded Gunas, a luxury vegan handbag label, driven by her CCAD experience and commitment to ethics. She advises: Act on entrepreneurial instincts and never wait for readiness. 

Loann Crane, this year’s recipient of The Spirit of Denny Griffith Award, has dedicated her life to the arts and to social justice.

Cameron Granger (Cinematic Arts, 2016) and Pallavi Sen (Fine Arts, 2011) earn spots at Skowhegan, a prestigious summer residency for emerging artists.

CCAD's Advertising & Graphic Design students won 15 Gold and Silver ADDYs at the 2016 American Advertising Awards Columbus.

After four years at a STEM-oriented high school, coming to Columbus College of Art & Design was a breath of fresh air for Lemuel Worrell (Cinematic Arts, 2019).

The ink had barely dried on their diplomas when Wes Talbott (Illustration, 2013) and Lillie Talbott (Advertising & Graphic Design, 2013) upped and moved to Billund, Denmark, where Wes had been offered a position with childhood toy favorite LEGO Group.