Join us on January 28th from 5:30 to 6:30 for our annual Winter Open House. This is a great opportunity for prospective students to visit the program and ask questions, meet teachers, and tour the studios and labs.
No RSVP required.
Questions? design.central@seattlecolleges.edu
Seattle Central Creative Academy is a state-of-the-art facility unparalleled in Northwest higher education. We are constantly working to be technologically and academically current. As creative communication professionals, we work in a collaborative learning environment and strive to foster networks within our Academy and with the community at large.
We pride ourselves in keeping our curriculum current with changes and developments on an annual basis. Here are some of the courses that we are currently teaching
Class Highlights
Highlights from Lori Peck's Advertising class at Seattle Central Creative Academy showcase campaigns for clients like Local Yokels and Bike Works. Discover how students develop unique, award-winning ideas that impress their instructors and clients alike.
Class Highlights
Highlights from Erik Fadiman's Interactive Design class showcase impressive student projects, from a research-based wine project to a UX portal. Discover the innovative work and design thinking skills developed by students in this program.
Class Highlights
Instructor Jill Vartenigian’s Graphic Design V class, also affectionately known amongst second-year students and SCCA alumni as “Magazine Class” turns out amazing work year after year. Each student designs a magazine from concept to completion in just 11 weeks (and on top of 4 other classes).
Caroline Maxwell, an alumni of the Seattle Central Creative Academy, discusses her career and how her education prepared her for her job. Discover how a connection through a professor led to an internship at Starbucks and helped her develop a strong work ethic.
Brit Zerbo, an alumni of the Seattle Central Creative Academy, is a graphic designer on Nordstrom's "Creative Special Projects" team. This profile highlights her work on the company's "Pop-in shops," her background in technology, and her belief in maintaining her "weirdness" in her creative work. Sources
Neil Palmer, an alumni of the Seattle Central Creative Academy, is a web developer and designer at the firm Tether. This profile details his journey from a hesitant student to a successful professional, highlighting how the academy provided him with the skills and confidence to begin a new career.
Courtney Comfort, an alumni of the Seattle Central Creative Academy, is a product designer in Seattle. This profile highlights how the SCCA program provided him with a broad skill set that has enabled him to work on exciting projects like the REI iPad app.
An alumni of the Seattle Central Creative Academy, Jake Magraw is a photographer and co-founder of the business F-Stop. Discover how he found his passion for time-lapse videography at SCCA, which he now uses to create content for clients like Microsoft and CenturyLink.
Featured on Graphic Design USA 's Students to Watch 2015, SCCA Graphic Design program alumni Chloe Scheffe is a young leader in the graphic design world.
Stacey Rozich, an alumni of the Seattle Central Creative Academy, is an illustrator and designer. This profile highlights her distinctive style and collaborations with clients like Father John Misty, Rachel's Ginger Beer, and Starbucks.
In this New Media curriculum project, first-year SCCA students collaborated on a full-spectrum branding project for an everyday object—cereal. The article showcases three unique brands, "Jetpack," "Sustain," and "Top Flight," highlighting the students' ability to create a brand story, packaging, and advertising.
Julia McNamara, an SCCA alumni and now teacher, discusses her career in design, her internationally recognized poster work, and her side project, Pixel & Post. Discover her creative process, what she learned at the academy, and her advice for aspiring designers.
Explore the "#LOVETHEHILL" project, an interactive installation by SCCA design students Jess Ornelas and Greg Smith. This profile highlights their collaborative process, the project's use of social media to engage the community, and their work to document the evolution of Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Erik Skaar, an alumni of the Seattle Central Creative Academy, is a commercial product photographer and an instructor at the academy. This profile highlights his specialized work in studio photography, particularly with beverages and liquids, and discusses how teaching has made him a better photographer and business owner.
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Alumni of SCCA's Photography program Jake Magraw and James Whelan of FStop Seattle Photography made the news this week. King5's Evening Magazine profiled their work, highlighting their lush, signature time lapse photography.
Lily Lei and Michel DeBauge, students at Seattle Central Creative Academy, completed a summer internship at Concur. This feature highlights their work on projects from web design to app development and how the real-world experience shaped their skills.
SCCA design students received detailed feedback on their portfolios at an event called "Take It, Leave It." Discover how alumni of the program helped to fine-tune student work and prepare them for their final portfolio show.
We interviewed John C. Bradley, a UX designer with an impressive client list that includes ESPN, MLB, and Xbox. Discover highlights from his work on projects like the Microsoft Surface Hub and how he helped bring live, on-demand shows to Xbox.
Alaa Mendili, a Creative Director at Digital Kitchen, was a recent guest lecturer at the Seattle Central Creative Academy. This profile highlights his work as a Creative Technologist, including interactive projects for HTC and Nike+FuelBand, and his advice for aspiring designers
Freelance photographer and alumni of the Seattle Central Creative Academy, Andrew Waits, discusses his unique approach to photography. Discover his process of building trust with his subjects and how his work, which has been featured on NPR, explores the unseen parts of America.
Galyn Bunnell, a recent alumni of the Seattle Central Creative Academy, is now a UX designer on the Echo team at Amazon. Discover her journey from student to professional, her favorite projects, and her key advice on networking and the job search.
Explore the "#LOVETHEHILL" project, an interactive installation by SCCA design students that uses a social media hashtag and a physical space to discuss gentrification and change in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
As a student at Seattle Central Creative Academy, Emily Irelan uses her blog to visually document her life and track her growth as a designer. Discover her bold design style, her creative process, and how she presents her work to the broader design community.
Margaret Darcher, an alumni of the Seattle Central Creative Academy, is a UX designer at Amazon. This profile highlights her journey from retail management to design and details her work on projects like the Amazon Dash Button and Kindle Voyage.
Gabriel Stromberg, alumni and creative director, and his firm Civilization have been nominated for two logos in the 7th Annual HOW Logo Design Awards. This profile highlights the award-winning designs for Hotel Sorrento and Orleans + Winder, detailing the inspiration and creative process behind each one.
Joyce Hwang, an alumni of the Seattle Central Creative Academy, is a graphic designer at Sasquatch Books. This profile highlights how the design program helped her find confidence, and details her freelance work and projects for a local independent publisher.
Discover the creative collaboration between designer Hannah Mintek and photographer Corinne Thrash. This profile highlights their work on a unique travel magazine about the Republic of Georgia, where they captured insider perspectives and traditional culture
Claire Evans, an alumni of the Seattle Central Creative Academy, is the Creative Director at Rational Interaction, a full-service digital studio. Discover how she has contributed to the company's chart-topping growth and learn her key advice for aspiring designers. Sources
Photo credit Holly Roa hjr-photos.com A visual designer at Hewlett-Packard, Nathan Lincoln has been doing design work in Seattle since graduating from SCCA in…
Photographer and Seattle Central Creative Academy alumni Cameron Karsten embarked on a 10-year project to document the origins and evolution of Vodou. Learn how his work, which was featured in GEO Magazin, challenges conventions and aims to show the beauty of the world.
Neal Sotelo is a second-year design student at the Seattle Central Creative Academy known for his bold, modern style and motion design. This profile highlights his process, passion for the craft, and projects like a branding video for an auto detailing business and an advertisement for Spotify. Sources
Discover Salthouse Studio, a design duo founded by SCCA alumni Holly Robins and Holly Torneby. They offer a lean and experienced approach to design, from branding to web development, creating elegant solutions that put the client first.
Heather Reese shares her feminist perspective on photography. Discover her boundary-defying work with Nakid Magazine and her plans to collaborate with fashion designers on new projects.
Explore how WINTR, a Seattle-based design and technology company, integrates strategy, design, and technology to "Solve the Future." This profile highlights their collaborative culture, their use of empathy in the design process, and their views on the Seattle creative community. Sources
Chrissie White, an alumna of the Seattle Central Creative Academy, discusses her book, Celestial Bodies, a collaboration with two UK photographers. Discover her unique style, which she describes as an "exploration of the imagination or an exaggeration of reality," and learn about her ongoing project, "Awakening The Spirit."
Belathée Photography, founded by SCCA alumni Annabel Braithwaite and Dorothée Brand, was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings. Discover their unique fine art and photojournalism style and how they successfully balance their vision with a magazine's strict art direction.
Alumni Gabriel Stromberg, a Creative Director at the firm Civilization, has been named "Designer of the Week" by PRINT Magazine. This profile highlights his award-winning work, including his podcast "Beyond This Point" and his focus on socially conscious design. Sources
A compilation of Jonny Mack's work. See more on his Dribbble Jonny Mack is a designer at Google. Jonny shared his articulate thoughts on the role design plays…
Discover the story of SCCA alumni Megan K. Harris, an artist and Senior UX Designer. Learn how she balances her professional career with her passion for creating stunning watercolor and India ink artwork.
Learn about SCCA alumnus Courtney Comfort, a UX Designer at Microsoft, and his "Poster a Week" project. Discover how this personal creative outlet helps him maintain his skills and find a unique design style outside of his professional work.
Learn about Form°, a design company founded by SCCA alumni Alice Wicks and Gabriel López. Discover their creative process, what inspires them, and how their time at the Seattle Central Creative Academy shaped their careers.
The website for the 2016 Portshowlio, designed and developed by second-year students at the Seattle Central Creative Academy, was a CSS Design Award winner. Discover the award-winning work and see why this student-led project earned international recognition.
Sarita Schaffer, a Seattle Central Creative Academy alumni, shares her unique journey as a Senior UX Designer at Amazon. Discover how her diverse background helps her create meaningful user experiences for Alexa-enabled devices.
Learn about Gillian Levine, a Seattle Central Creative Academy design student whose homework was featured on the back cover of a national magazine. Discover her story, creative process, and how she uses art to make an impact.
Stephanie Hawn, an SCCA alumna, led a winning team at the Seattle VR Hackathon. Learn how their "HoloFlight" project uses virtual reality to transform the passenger experience with a 360-degree view and interactive flight updates.
Announcing Portshowlio 2017! Join Seattle Central Creative Academy students to celebrate their hard work at this two-night portfolio event. Discover the impressive projects and talent from the graduating class.
An alumni of Seattle Central Creative Academy, artist and designer Shogo Ota is now teaching a Poster Design class. Discover his journey from intern to renowned artist, his professional philosophy, and what he hopes to teach the next generation of designers.
Highlights from Lori Peck's Advertising class at Seattle Central Creative Academy showcase campaigns for clients like Local Yokels and Bike Works. Discover how students develop unique, award-winning ideas that impress their instructors and clients alike.
Highlights from Erik Fadiman's Interactive Design class showcase impressive student projects, from a research-based wine project to a UX portal. Discover the innovative work and design thinking skills developed by students in this program.
Explore the impressive work from Jill Vartenigian's Graphic Design V class at Seattle Central Creative Academy. See how students like Hoa Hong and Erika Morales curate content and develop their magazine's unique visual style in this challenging 11-week project.
Discover the journey of SCCA alumna Pani Fooladvand, a Senior Experience Design Manager at T-Mobile. Learn how her time at Seattle Central Creative Academy prepared her for a successful career, from creating her "showstopper" Legends project to landing her current role.
