Case Studies

Columbus College of Art & Design Fashion Design students swapped the runway for a championship ice rink in a project that gave them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to design for a professional athlete, thanks to a partnership among the college, U.S. Figure Skating and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission.

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.

What’s the future of transportation? CCAD has the answers, and collaboration is key.

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

Columbus College of Art & Design Fashion Design students recently paired up with central Ohio online retailer This One Dress to create a new design for the company’s customers.

30 CCAD seniors, juniors, and sophomores across three Industrial Design studio classes are tackling a new project to design new concepts for Craftsmen for Kids’ wooden toys.

CCAD's Master of Design students collaborate with Cardinal Health to enhance surgical gowns. Exploring fashion trends and smart technologies, they aim to improve comfort and functionality while meeting industry standards. Partnerships like these offer real-world experience and innovative solutions.