Winners of the Movin’On Challenge Design 2023: when creativity meets the challenges of sustainable mobility Paris, June 5, 2023 – Movin’On, the world’s leading ecosystem of strategic anticipation and co-innovation for sustainable mobility, unveils the four winners of the Movin’On Challenge Design, whose theme for the 2023 edition was “Balancing Sustainability: People, Profit, Planet.” From […]  More...
Balancing Sustainability: The Jury Is In The 2023 Movin’On Challenge Design jury recent met in Detroit, MI to determine the winners of the 2023 theme – Balancing Sustainability. The winners will be announced in June. From left to right: Mike Marchand – Michelin North America Kim Kegler – MOCD Chairperson, Michelin North America Louise Pelletier […]  More...
This year’s 23rd annual contest has been themed Balancing Sustainability and is focused on mobility solutions that address not one or two of those pillars, but all three. When solutions only address people and profit, the result is equitable. When people and planet are addressed, the result is bearable. And when profit and planet are addressed, the solution is viable. However, a solution that balances all three pillars is truly sustainable.  More...
A transportation/mobility design competition with a difference – the Movin’On Challenge Design, inspired by Michelin, invites designers to visualize mobility solutions centered around equality, equity, and sustainability. The challenge’s 23rd annual theme pushes participants to look at sustainable mobility through three different lenses: People, Profit, and Planet.  More...
Movin’On Challenge Design 2023 Theme is Announced Design a disruptive mobility solution that balances the three recognized pillars of Sustainability: PEOPLE, PROFIT and PLANET Aug. 28, 2022 — One of the premier global mobility design competitions has announced its theme for 2023. Entering its 23rd year, Movin’On Challenge Design, inspired by Michelin, is a competition […]  More...
Delivered: The Jury Is In The 2022 Movin’On Challenge Design jury recent met in Greenville, SC to determine the winners of the 2022 theme—Delivered. The winners will be announced in June in conjunction with the Movin’On RECONNECT in Brussels, Belgium. From left to right: Craig Metros, former design director, North American Truck, S.U.V. & Commercial, […]  More...
Michelin Challenge Design Becomes Movin’On Challenge Design 2021 theme is ‘RESPECT: Ending Isolation and Conquering the Mobility Divide’ GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 11, 2020 — One of the premier global mobility design competitions will have a new name and a new theme for 2021. Entering its 21st year, the Michelin Challenge Design competition will become Movin’On […]  More...
Design contest focused on humanizing mega-city mobility solutions GREENVILLE, S.C., May 29, 2019 — Michelin today recognized visionaries who addressed mobility solutions mega-cities might face in the year 2035, as part of the 2019 Michelin Challenge Design competition.    Works by individuals and teams of designers from China, Colombia, Germany, India, Italy, South Korea, the […]  More...
DETROIT, January 28, 2018 — The winning entries of the 30th annual Michelin Challenge Design Competition for the College for Creative Studies (CCS) were honored recently at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education in Detroit, Michigan. The winning transportation design students received scholarships as part of a $35,000 donation from Michelin to support […]  More...
Second Place – Jay Jeon 30th Annual Michelin Challenge Design “Forecasting Mobility in the Year 2050” College for Creative Studies 2nd place winning entry “Seoul Break” by Jay Jeon 30th Annual Michelin Challenge Design “Forecasting Mobility in the Year 2050” College for Creative Studies 2nd place winner, Jay Jeon, for design entry “Seoul Break”  More...
First Place – Jonghwi Lee 30th Annual Michelin Challenge Design “Forecasting Mobility in the Year 2050” College for Creative Studies 1st place winning entry “Kotatsu” by Jonghwi Lee 30th Annual Michelin Challenge Design “Forecasting Mobility in the Year 2050” College for Creative Studies 1st place winner, Jonghwi Lee, for design entry “Kotatsu”  More...
Third Place – Andrew Nymeyer 30th Annual Michelin Challenge Design “Forecasting Mobility in the Year 2050” College for Creative Studies 3rd place winning entry “Blockchain Mobility” by Andrew Nymeyer 30th Annual Michelin Challenge Design “Forecasting Mobility in the Year 2050” College for Creative Studies 3rd place winner, Andrew Nymeyer, for design entry “Blockchain Mobility”  More...
GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 20, 2018 — Michelin North America has issued the theme for its 2019 Michelin Challenge Design competition, “Inspiring Mobility,” which examines questions of why joy, trust, security or freedom are important factors in designing mobility solutions for megacities of the future. Discussions around the future of mobility often focus on what people […]  More...
MONTREAL, May 31, 2018 — Michelin today announced the winners of the 18th global Michelin Challenge Design competition, “Michelin Concours d’Elegance 2050 – Future Classic.” Works by individuals and teams of designers from Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, China, France, India, Russia, South Korea and the United States were among the winners and finalists selected by a […]  More...
DETROIT, Jan. 4, 2017 — The winning entries of the 29th annual Michelin Challenge Design Competition for the College for Creative Studies (CCS) were honored recently at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education in Detroit, Michigan. The winning transportation students received scholarships as part of a $35,000 donation from Michelin to support the […]  More...
1,200 registrants from 73 countries recommend designs for pick-up trucks in new regions GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 9, 2017 — Michelin today announced the winners of the global 2018 Michelin Challenge Design, “Mobility/Utility/Flexibility — Designing for the Next Global Revolution.” Works by individuals and teams of designers from Argentina, Brazil, China, France, India, Italy, Poland, Saudi […]  More...
Competition Looking For Future Classics of Concours d’Elegance 2050 GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 18, 2017 — Michelin today challenges designers around the world to leap into the future and then reflect on important shifts in transportation design that will create a new generation of classic vehicles. The theme for the 18th Michelin Challenge Design competition, “Michelin […]  More...
The winner of the 2017 Michelin Challenge Design – Le Mans 2030 Design for the Win global design competition, Tao Ni, age 27, of Wuhu, China was recognized today by Automobile Club l’Ouest (ACO) President Pierre Fillon during the annual ACO Press Conference on the eve of the 85th Edition of the 24 Hours of […]  More...
DETROIT, Mich., Dec. 16, 2016 – The winning entries of the 28th Annual Michelin Challenge Design Competition for the College for Creative Studies (CCS) were honored recently at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education in Detroit, Mich. The winning CCS transportation students received scholarships as part of a $35,000 donation from Michelin to […]  More...
1,600 Registrants from 80 countries surprised jurors with wide range of exciting, innovative, high-quality designs GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 21, 2016 — In collaboration with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, Michelin today announced the winners of the global 2017 Michelin Challenge Design, “Le Mans 2030: Design for the Win.” Works by individuals and teams of designers […]  More...
‘Mobility/Utility/Flexibility: Designing for the Next Global Revolution’ GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 14, 2016 – Today, Michelin announced the theme for the 2018 Michelin Challenge Design, “Mobility/Utility/Flexibility: Designing for the Next Global Revolution.” “Open bedded vehicles, or pickups, are a growing and increasingly diverse part of the global mobility mix,” said Thom Roach, vice president of original equipment marketing […]  More...
Top designers to select winning entries of 2017 Michelin Challenge Design competition GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 7, 2016 — Michelin today announced the ninw jurors who will select the winning entries of the global 2017 Michelin Challenge Design, “Le Mans 2030: Design for the Win” competition being held in cooperation with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest […]  More...
Experts Identify Challenges and Opportunities in ‘Le Mans 2030: Design For The Win’ DETROIT, April 20, 2016 – Designing a car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the year 2030 was the hot topic at today’s 13th annual Michelin Challenge Design and Automotive Press Association design panel held at the Detroit Athletic […]  More...
Michelin Challenge Design today announced that due to the tremendous response to the 2017 Michelin Challenge Design, Le Mans 2030: Design for the Win theme, the deadline for entries is being extended from May 1 to August 1, 2016 “Through our collaboration with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, we want to provide an opportunity for […]  More...
The 2016 Michelin Challenge Design competition focused on “Mobility for All – Designing for the Next Frontier.” Participants were asked to design a personal, family or commercial vehicle that provides simple, functional and affordable mobility to an underserved area of the world. This year’s winners provided innovative thought provoking designs that focused on solving a […]  More...
Winner’s hail from China, India, Korea, and the United States DETROIT, Mich. (Dec. 15, 2015) —The winning entries of the 27th Annual Michelin Challenge Design Competition for the College for Creative Studies (CCS) were honored recently at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education in Detroit, Mich. Winning CCS transportation students received scholarships and […]  More...
Winners hail from 13 countries, including United States GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 3, 2015 – Michelin today announced the 14 winners of the global 2016 Michelin Challenge Design, “Mobility for All – Designing for the Next Frontier.” Works by individuals and teams of designers from Albania, Bahrain, Canada, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Poland, South Korea, […]  More...
Winners in the prestigious Michelin Challenge Design have their work featured at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. Three winning designers are hosted by Michelin at the auto show and recognized at a special reception honoring top designers. Stewart Reed (Chair, Transportation Design Department, Art Center College of Design) is […]  More...
Drive Your Passion: Engaging Senses, Soul and Emotion DETROIT, Mich. (Dec. 8, 2014) – The winning entries of the 26th Annual Michelin Challenge Design Competition for the College for Creative Studies (CCS) were honored at a recent reception held at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education in Detroit. Winning CCS transportation students received […]  More...
The Challenge Bidendum was started in 1998 by the Michelin Group with the support of many leaders of the road transportation industry. It was originally designed to promote clean, safe, connected and affordable mobility by bringing factual information to political and industrial decision-makers. Michelin Challenge Design, a premier global transportation design competition, was asked to […]  More...
Winners hail from Australia, Belgium, France, Guatemala, India, Serbia, South Korea, Turkey and United Kingdom GREENVILLE, S.C. (September 2, 2014) – Michelin today announced the 15 winners of the global 2015 Michelin Challenge Design, “Drive Your Passion: Engaging Senses, Soul and Emotion.” Works by individuals and teams of designers from Australia, Belgium, France, Guatemala, India, […]  More...
Driven/Undriven: The Duality of Tomorrow’s Automobile DETROIT, Mich. (Dec. 11, 2013) – Michelin announced the winning entries of the 25th Annual Michelin Challenge Design Competition for the College for Creative Studies (CCS) and presented a $25,000 donation to support the school’s Transportation Design program, and provides financial aid to CCS students, at a reception held […]  More...
From: Invention Ideas If you’re looking to make a name for yourself as a vehicle designer, then you’ll want to put your best sketches forward for a chance to have your work approved and promoted by Michelin themselves! That’s right, designers – Michelin has tested the creativity of gearhead designers since 2003 to plumb the […]  More...
The Michelin Challenge Design Jury convened at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles last month to review entries, plans and prospective future themes for the annual global design challenge, now in its 13th year. Following introductions, Jury Chairman Stewart Reed provided an update on the schedule for the meeting and walked the jurors through […]  More...
Finalists hail from Canada, Mexico, Italy, China, South Korea, Poland, Serbia and Guatemala GREENVILLE, S.C. (Sept. 23, 2013) – Michelin today announced the names and home countries of the 15 finalists of the 2014 Michelin Challenge Design, “Driven/Undriven: The Duality of Tomorrow’s Automobile.” Works by individuals and teams of designers from Italy, China, South Korea, […]  More...
Michelin today announced the winners of the 2013 Michelin Challenge Design™, a worldwide automotive design competition that encourages better mobility solutions through innovation and advanced technology.  More...
Driven/Undriven: The Duality of Tomorrow’s Automobiles DETROIT (Jan. 15, 2013) —Michelin today announced the theme for its 2014 Michelin Challenge Design™ competition; Driven/Undriven: The Duality of Tomorrow’s Automobiles. For the challenge, participants are asked to explore the human connection to a vehicle and address the potential of autonomous motoring, as it opens new possibilities in […]  More...
Paul A. Eisenstein @ The Detroit Bureau: Short of having four wheels, tomorrow’s automobiles may look very different from those of today as automakers adapt to a variety of challenges like fuel economyand safety regulations, overcrowded highways and other concerns.  More...
Wes Raynal @ Autoweek: It's inspiring, to me at least, when I think of all the young people toiling away there, excited about cars and car design. I love that they are thinking hard about the industry's future and working hard to make sure we actually have one.  More...
Wes Raynal @ Autoweek: The competition works like this: CCS and Michelin get together to develop a theme, then CCS picks which transportation design class will work on the project. The idea, Michelin says, is to celebrate and promote the kind of vehicle design that highlights original thinking and innovation.  More...
Michelin today announced the finalists of the 2013Michelin Challenge Design™, its annual global vehicle design competition that brings forward and displays significant design work that would normally not have an opportunity to be displayed.  More...
Video: Tune in for this engaging panel discussion on how today's frontline designers are creating vehicles that are lighter and more efficient the ever before.  More...
Video: Ben Bowlby Discusses the Nissan DeltaWing - a race platform that is truly HALF!  More...
Mark Phelan @ The Detroit Free Press: "This is about more than just styling," said Jim Hall, managing director of 2953 Analytics and moderator of the panel discussion at the Automotive Press Association this week. "It requires an understanding of where the market is going and what technologies are available or near.  More...
For the 2013 Michelin Challenge Design, participants are asked to explore lightweight vehicle development by designing a family vehicle. The vehicle must meet consumer demands for safety and comfort, be usable on the current road infrastructure and be feasibly produced using materials, powertrain solutions or manufacturing solutions that are in use today or in development for use in the foreseeable future.  More...