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John Kaloustian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Visual Development at the College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit, Michigan. With a BFA from CCS (1979), he has maintained a dual career as an educator and a professional industrial designer.
His research and professional interests span Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Product Design, and Design Innovation, with a strong emphasis on practical manufacturing knowledge and creative problem-solving. His work integrates aesthetics with functionality across diverse sectors including contract furnishings, medical equipment, consumer electronics, and architectural interiors.
While no formal academic articles are listed, his design portfolio reflects a consistent engagement with innovation, sustainability, and user-centered design across global markets. His projects have been specified in high-profile interiors for clients such as Disney, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, the University of Michigan, and the U.S. State Department.
- Design awards for multiple products
- Design and utility patents held
- Work featured in international design and architecture publications
John has advised numerous students through his long-standing teaching role at CCS, beginning as an Adjunct Professor in 1984 and continuing into his current full faculty position. Though specific grants are not mentioned, his sustained consulting practice and recurring client projects indicate significant professional funding and industry support. He has collaborated with major corporations including Herman Miller, Steelcase, KI, Pentax, and Fanuc Robotics.
He is also involved in creative and preservation activities outside academia, including photography, historic architectural preservation, and collecting mid-century modern furniture—interests that inform his design philosophy and pedagogy.
