Stephen Schock

Stephen Schock is a Professor in the Visual Development department at the College for Creative Studies (CCS), Detroit, with a focus on Product Design. He has been a faculty member since 1998 and holds an MFA from Wayne State University and a BFA from CCS. His work bridges academic instruction and real-world innovation, particularly in Detroit-centered economic development through design.

His research and professional interests span a broad range including industrial design, sustainable design, health, energy, material reuse, and lifestyle product innovation. He actively applies design thinking and research in multidisciplinary collaborations with Fortune 500 companies such as Nike, Samsung, Steelcase, and Whirlpool.

While no peer-reviewed articles are listed, his professional output is extensive and influential, reflected in awards and national exhibitions. His design work has been featured at the Whitney Museum Shop, included in the Detroit Institute of Art’s 20th Century collection, and covered by media such as CNN and Designboom.

• IDEA Gold Medal for Design Excellence and Innovation
• Design Excellence Award from ID Annual Design Review
• Design Excellence Award from Design Journal
• Award from Henry Ford Innovation Institute

Professor Schock has mentored students through high-impact design projects with major corporations and leads initiatives such as D Labs Design Workshops. He is currently president of Detroit Design Studio LLC and serves as a visiting evaluator for NASAD, contributing significantly to design education and practice.

He is affiliated with several design ventures, including Pingree Mfg, Detroitrelic, and D Labs Design Workshops, and continues to shape both academic and industrial design landscapes through innovation, collaboration, and community engagement.