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Illustration faculty member Robert Hunt retires after more than 25 years of teaching at CCA. We honor and appreciate his contribution to our college and our lives.

Tenzin Phuntsog on his film Next Life, commitment to 35mm, the power of sound design, and protecting the creative process.

Alum share what inspired them to build meaningful, unconventional careers in design and architecture.

Students transformed old soccer jerseys into original fashion pieces for the first-ever runway show at the historic Oakland Coliseum.

Meg Cain (MBA Design Strategy 2014) breaks down her career trajectory from $52K to $267K+ after earning her MBA in Design Strategy, calculating the true ROI of her education.

Erin Bradner's award recognizes her work as Director of Strategic Foresight at Autodesk and her "revolutionary impact proves the power of risk-taking and innovation in transforming industries and inspiring progress."

Get to know CCA alum Purna Mehta, MBA Design Strategy 2019.

ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is excited to invite the public to experience its newly expanded campus with an exciting lineup of exhibitions, artist talks, lectures, and special events this February.

From bamboo structures to sculptural fashion, the campaign celebrates student creativity across Bay Area transit and demonstrates CCA's edge effect.

The New York Times delves into Saif Azzuz's (BFA Painting & Drawing 2013) artistic process, highlighting how his work blends family, community, and Indigenous land stewardship.

The Wattis Institute launches a yearlong research series featuring exhibitions and public programs that explore the theme of labor, titled Labor: 8 hours of work, 8 hours of rest, and 8 hours of what you will.

Clark Thenhaus offers insight into the history of the city’s iconic Victorian homes in a story spotlighting Bob Buckter, aka Dr. Color.

Graduating from CCA in 2021 with a BFA in Interaction Design and a minor in History of Art and Visual Culture, Rachel Poonsiriwong is now pursuing a Master in Design Studies at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, where she focuses on Mediums.

CCA partners with NVIDIA to prepare a new generation of creatives to thrive at the intersection of art, design, and emerging technologies.

Recent graduates created viral screen prints while faculty led drawing workshops for the Academy of Sciences' celebration of their beloved albino resident Claude.

Through mural painting and gardening, CCA students and faculty reflect on ancestral land and ecological care.

Celebrating 10 years of student-led design projects addressing social/environmental challenges through partnerships with organizations

The college is pleased to announce the appointment of two new trustees, David Saxe and Bonnie Hewson, effective July 25, 2025.

CCA alum/professor Eric Heiman's studio Volume Inc. designed the Eames furniture exhibition at the Transamerica Pyramid. They created the show in 5 weeks, using colored glass panels and eye-level displays to highlight design details.

The college is thrilled to welcome Jennifer Sonderby as the new chair of Communication Design, where she builds on the program’s legacy and expands into digital, product, and experience design.