Dick Ruzzin, Chairman of the Eyes on Design judging board, introduces the awards. Click for larger images
Bill Proctor of WXYZ-TV served as master of ceremonies for the 2003 Eyes On Design Awards. On stage are Dr. Roberto Piatti, managing director, Stile Bertone S.p.A., Fabrizio Giugiaro, director of style and the Style Center at ItalDesign-Giugiaro S.p.A., and Dick Ruzzin.
Fabrizio Giugiaro, director of style and the Style Center at ItalDesign-Giugiaro S.p.A
Wayne Cherry, General Motors vice-president of Design
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Vision in automotive design was honored at the third annual Eyes On Design / Awards on Tuesday, January 7. It was the first time the prestigious automotive design awards, judged solely by automotive design professionals, were presented at the North American International Auto Show in the Michigan Hall of Cobo Center during Press Preview Days.
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Fabrizio Giugiaro, director of style and the Style Center of ItalDesign-Giugiaro S.p.A., graciously stood in for his father, Giorgetto Giugiaro, chairman of ItalDesign-Giugiaro S.p.A., Honorary Chairman of the Eyes On Design / Awards, who had to return to Italy on urgent business. Dr. Roberto Piatti, managing director, Stile Bertone S.p.A., also participated in the event.
"These unique and prestigious awards are the only ones in the world judged by an independent panel of peers and we are delighted to have them as part of the show," said Rod Alberts, executive director, North American
International Auto Show. "They add another distinguishing element to this vital automotive event."
The 15 award categories celebrate a comprehensive range of automotive design including concept and new production vehicles, exterior and interior, awards for Best Design Enabler, Best Exhibit Design, Best Concept and Production Vehicles and Best of Show.
A 40-member judging panel drawn from among practicing automotive designers, design school faculty and student designers from around the world selected the best vehicle designs, using the same aesthetic and functional criteria designers use when plying their profession in studio settings.
Sponsors of Eyes on Design / Detroit include:
- Michelin
- Johnson Controls
- ASC Incorporated
- Solutia Automotive
- Automotive News
Continue to the following pages for details of the Eyes on Design/Detroit award winners.
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The Eyes on Design/Detroit event benefits the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology, a not-for-profit corporation founded in 1972. Eyes on Design is its primary source of revenues for the research, education and support group programs that enhance the independence of the visually impaired.
The 2003 Eyes on Design Auto Exhibit will take place Sunday June 22 at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. Eyes on Design is an international celebration of fine automotive design from the past, present and future. It is the world’s only car show to focus on the emotion and character of design.
The exhibit attracts automotive designers, automotive decision-makers and consumers from around the world. For more information, visit www.eyeson.org
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