CCM Student Designs Displayed At Michelin Challenge Design Display

DETROIT, Dec. 17 -- Four students from the College of Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit will have their designs on display alongside those of designers from 13 different countries at the 2003 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) as part of the Michelin Challenge Design(TM) display at Cobo Center. CCS Students in industrial and transportation design competed for scholarships and the right to have their works displayed at the NAIAS as part of the 14th Annual Michelin Design Competition for CCS students. The competition was based on vehicle designs with a French influence and a tire/wheel assembly based upon Michelin's PAX® System technology.

"Michelin is thrilled to support the efforts of these CCS students who have done such incredible work," said Tom Chubb, vice president of marketing, Michelin Automotive Industry Division. "The designs we reviewed were professionally presented and highly innovative. We look forward to many of these students becoming the top automotive designers for the next generation."

Michelin presented the first place winners with $1,250 scholarships. Second place winners received $1,000 scholarships and third place $750 scholarships.

Michelin - College for Creative Studies Design Winners for Vehicle Design: 1st - Scott Anderson, Age 28, Senior from Sylvan Lake, Michigan 2nd - Erik Holmen, Age 21, Senior from Orlando, Florida 3rd - Gary Ruiz, Age 28, Senior from Parma, Ohio Michelin - College for Creative Studies Design Winners for Tire and Suspension System Using Michelin PAX® System Technology: 1st - Erik Holmen, Age 21, Senior from Orlando, Florida 2nd - Scott Anderson, Age 28, Senior from Sylvan Lake, Michigan 3rd - Chris Hardin, Age 23, Senior from Waterford, Michigan Works from the CCS winners and selected designs for Michelin Challenge Design can be seen at the 2003 North American International Auto Show during press and public days Jan. 5-18, 2003 in Michigan Hall at Cobo Center, Detroit.

For complete information about Michelin Challenge Design, including entry information and future events, visit www.michelinchallengedesign.com .