Joe Wilssens
Takashi Kumamoto was awarded the Grand Prize trophy at the WardsAuto Interiors Conference for his Lexus design featuring an instrument panel and cluster with holographic instrumentation and gauges.
Joe Wilssens
Mara Ignatius, marketing manager-Crafted by Lear, presented Josh (Gwon Young) Kim with the Lear Innovation Award for his beautifully drawn Bugatti concept built around an innovative center console made from wispy but super-strong touch-sensitive textiles.
Joe Wilssens
Rose Ryntz, vice president-Advanced Development and Material Engineering for IAC, presented Yifan Liu with the IAC EcoBlend Award for his BMW concept featuring advanced natural materials such as super-strong spider silk.
Tom Murphy
Takashi Kumamoto making final presentation to judges.
Drew Winter
Kumamoto (in driver's seat) at North American International Auto Show with other students during class visit.
Drew Winter
Josh Kim with instructor Brian Stoeckel during early concept phase.
Drew Winter
Yifan Liu during NAIAS student visit.
Joe Wilssens
Liu thanks IAC, instructor and CCS for award.