College for Creative Studies (CCS) Hosts Student Project Showcase Developed During Partnership with Chrysler Group

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) will host a showcase of student work from the recent CCS Transportation Design Department Sponsored Research Projects on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, from 4 until 5 p.m. at CCS's A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education.

During the past semester, students were charged to create a race vehicle for the year 2027 reflecting the design cues of one of Chrysler Group LLC's vehicle brands. Ralph Gilles, Senior Vice President of Product Design, and the Chrysler Group design team will be on-hand to provide constructive feedback on the student work. Also on display at the event will be the recently unveiled 2013 SRT Viper.

WHAT: CCS Student Project Showcase Event and 2013 SRT Viper GTS vehicle display

WHO:

Ralph Gilles, Senior Vice President of Design and President and CEO of SRT Brand and Motorsports Chrysler Group, LLC and CCS Alumnus (Transportation Design 1992)
Imre Molnar, Dean of the College, CCS
Richard L. Rogers, President, CCS
Mark West, Paul and Helen Farago Chair of Transportation Design, CCS
Various CCS Transportation Design Students
Various Chrysler Group Design Heads

WHEN: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 4 until 5 p.m.

WHERE:
College for Creative Studies (CCS)
A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education (11th Floor)
460 West Baltimore Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202

MEDIA RSVP: Please contact Rhonda Welsh, CCS Public Relations at 313.664.7667 or at rwelsh@collegeforcreativestudies.edu if you plan to attend

About College for Creative Studies (CCS)
College for Creative Studies (CCS) is an integrated learning community located in Detroit. A private, fully accredited college, CCS enrolls nearly 1,400 students pursuing Master of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees. CCS also offers visual art opportunities for learners of all ages through its Community Arts Partnerships and Continuing Education programs. For more information, visit College for Creative Studies