Past Events and Partnerships
Explore recent events and partnerships supported by the Professional Engagement and External Partnerships team
Design: Emerging Talent Networking Event
An exclusive networking event where students had the opportunity to:
- Network with professionals in a dedicated space designed for meaningful connections
- Showcase portfolios to organizations that value creativity and innovation
- Build connections, grow networks, and leave a lasting impression.
- Join a community of makers who are boldly reimagining the world
Architecture & Interiors: Emerging Talent Job Fair

A day for CCA students and alumni from the Architecture and Interior Design programs to network with employers that align with CCA’s core mission and values.
Adobe Creative Cafe
Adobe partnered with CCA to host a gathering for a new generation of designers.
Students had the opportunity to have their portfolios reviewed, enjoy light bites, and see a panel discussion featuring professional designers sharing career advice.
CCA Fashion Design x Cotton Inc.
In partnership with Cotton Incorporated and The Sustainable Cotton Project, students explore the intersection of design, science, and ecology through interdisciplinary learning.
Fashion students set sail for sustainability
07/2025, CCA Newsroom
From field to fiber: Tracing sustainable cotton in California’s San Joaquin Valley
01/2023, CCA Newsroom
Studio Forward, sponsored by Google
CCA’s Google-sponsored course, Studio Forward.
Bringing the San Francisco design community together with light and sound
04/2023, CCA Newsroom
Designing the future of everything
12/2022, CCA Newsroom