2019 EyesOn Design Winners Announced

The EyesOn Design Awards at the North American International Auto Show, the officially-sanctioned design awards of NAIAS, were presented on Tuesday, Jan. 15, to the following:

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Best Concept Vehicle - Infiniti QX 3 Inspiration Concept
- Presented by Dassault Systèmes

The judges say: "A new and fresh look that shows extraordinary sophistication and simplicity."

Best Designed Interior - Infiniti QX 3 Inspiration Concept
- Presented by ABC Technologies

The judges say: "True inspiration and functionality."

Innovative Use of Color, Graphics or Materials - Infiniti QX 3 Inspiration Concept
- Presented by Axalta

The judges say: "Embodies a modern take on materials while retaining a clean Japanese sensibility."

Photo: DW3 Photography

Best Production Vehicle - Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500
- Presented by Covestro LLC

The judges say: "The next best tribute to the Mustang ... what the car really represents."

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Best Designed Exterior Lighting - Lexus LC Convertible Concept
- Presented by Varroc Lighting Systems

The judges say: "So beautifully done. A concept car that looks like it's ready for production."

Thank you to the entire judging panel, including this year's Chief Judges:

Joel Piaskowski Global Director Design, Cars and Crossovers, Ford Motor Co.

Stewart Reed Transportation Design Chair, ArtCenter College of Design

Paul Snyder Helen Farago Chair of Transportation Design, College for Creative Studies

Dave Marek Acura Global Creative Director, Honda R&D Americas, Inc.

The winning vehicles will be invited to display at the 32nd annual EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition, which takes place each Father's Day Sunday at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan.

Thank you to our sponsors:

; ABC Technologies; Dassault Systemes;

Lighting Systems; Covestro LLC; Toray Industries International, Ultrasuede;

Lacks Enterprises; ELS STUDIO 3D Premium Audio;

The Haartz Corporation; Car Design News; Brophy Marketing; DW3 Photography

A benefit for the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, EyesOn Design is a major source of revenue for the DIO's research, education and support group programs for the visually impaired. The DIO is a division of the Department of Ophthalmology of the Henry Ford Health System.