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Design

Do you like to create and innovate? Are you interested in making things work better for people?

Explore various careers in design, develop creative thinking skills, and understand the design process used by professionals. Create projects across multiple design fields including: graphic design, fashion accessory design, interior and landscape design, product design, and more. Collaborate in design teams, present and discuss work, and build a professional portfolio to prepare for success in a variety of design careers.

Location: Career Connect Campus

Credentials Earned

  • Student Design Portfolio

Articulated Credit Earned

Pursuing postsecondary education? See how your credits could carry over in Michigan:

Credentials and articulation are dependent on the grade earned in the class and passing credential exams.

Common Jobs and Salaries

What could I do after this class?

  • Further education or training is typically required.

What could I do with more formal learning?

  • Graphic Designer: $56,522 (average annual salary) 
  • Interior Designer: $60,989 (average annual salary) 

 

Data provided by Michigan Center for Data and Analytics (MCDA), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2025) and Long-Term Occupational Employment Projections (2032), Southwest Michigan Prosperity Region.

Interested in this class? Learn more about the application process and talk with your high school counselor about enrolling.

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Meet The Instructors

Kellen Deau

Kellen Deau

Design Instructor

Adam Goodyke

Adam Goodyke

Design Technical Assistant

This class has challenged me to be my best self as an artist, go out of my comfort zone and try new things.

— Mariah Crenshaw, former Design student

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Three young women are gathered around a table with open books and notebooks, while a colorful bulletin board and a blue cooler are visible in the background.
A teenage girl in a grey hoodie looks on as a teenage boy in a blue t-shirt draws in a sketchbook at a table, with other students and art supplies visible in the background.
A young woman with blonde hair and glasses works on a colorful floral-patterned garment on a mannequin in a brightly lit classroom.
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A man in a grey tracksuit presents to an audience in a modern classroom with large windows and a whiteboard.
Two young women in a brightly lit workshop are focused on crafting projects at a table, with other students and a large screen displaying information in the background.