Michelin Challenge Design Becomes Movin’On Challenge Design

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...

Michelin Announces Winners of ‘Inspiring Mobility’ Global Challenge

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...

Michelin Announces Winners of 30th Annual College for Creative Studies Design Competition

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...

CCS 30th Annual Competition: Second Place – Jay Jeon

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...

CCS 30th Annual Competition: First Place – Jonghwi Lee

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...

CCS 30th Annual Competition: Third Place – Andrew Nymeyer

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...

Michelin Announces Global Theme for 2019 Michelin Challenge Design Program

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...

Michelin Challenge Design Announces Winners of ‘Concours D’ Elegance 2050′

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...

Michelin Announces Winners of 29th Annual College for Creative Studies Design Competition

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...

Michelin Announces Winners of Light Truck Global Design Competition

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...

Michelin Challenge Design Theme Announced

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...

Gallery: Michelin Challenge Design at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

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...

Michelin Announces Winners of 28th Annual College for Creative Studies Design Competition

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...

Michelin Announces Winners of
‘Le Mans 2030’ Global Design Competition

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...

Michelin Challenge Design 2018 Theme Announced

‘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...

Michelin Announces Jurors of “Le Mans 2030” Competition

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...

Michelin Challenge Design Looks at Le Mans in 2030

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 2017 – Entry Deadline Extended to August 1, 2016

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...

2016 Michelin Challenge Design Winners Honored

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...

Michelin Announces Winners of 27th Annual College for Creative Studies Design Competition

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...

Michelin Announces 2016 Winners of ‘Mobility For All’ International Design Competition

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...

The 2016 Michelin Challenge Design June 1 entry deadline is fast approaching!

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...

Michelin Announces Winners of 26th Annual College for Creative Studies Design Competition

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...

Michelin Challenge Design Debuts at Michelin Challenge Bibendum

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...

Michelin Challenge Design “Drive Your Passion” 2015 Winners Announced

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...

Michelin Announces Winners Of 25th Annual College For Creative Studies Design Competition

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...

Calling All Car Designers To Tackle The Michelin Challenge Design 2015!

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...

Design Jury Review: Driven/Undriven

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...

Michelin Challenge Design 2014 Finalists Announced

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 Announces 2013 Michelin Challenge Design™ Winners

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...

Michelin Challenge Design Announces 2014 Theme

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...

Student Designers Aim to Reinvent the Wheel

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...

Detroit Designs the Future

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...

Michelin Design Contest Inspires Young Minds

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 Announces 2013 Michelin Challenge Design™ Finalists

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...

Michelin Challenge Design Hosts the 9th Annual APA Designers Panel [Video]

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...

Highcroft Racing: Project 56

Video: Ben Bowlby Discusses the Nissan DeltaWing - a race platform that is truly HALF! More...

Mission: Cut weight, but keep the look exciting

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...

Michelin Challenge Design Announces 2013 Theme

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...