DETROIT, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: The EyesOn Design Awards at the North American International
Auto Show (NAIAS) 2007; the only international automotive design
awards to be judged solely by designers. Four prestigious
awards will be given that define specific elements of automotive
design.
WHO: Design legend Tom Gale will serve as Chief Judge. Gale will be
joined by:
- Niels Diffrient - Niels Diffrient Product Design, (Industrial
Design and Architecture - Commercial Furniture) - Ridgefield
CT
- Charles M Jordan - Vice President of Design, General Motors
(Retired)
- Peter Stevens - Automotive Designer - UK
- Jack Telnack - Vice President Global Design, Ford Motor Co
(Retired)
A Design Jury comprised of an international panel of 20 highly-
respected designers with representation from directors of design
for several major international vehicle manufacturers,
independent designers, domestic and foreign design colleges, and
retired automotive design chiefswill judge all new vehicles
introduced at NAIAS 2007.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm at the Michigan
Hall Stage, Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan.
WHY: As the premier international auto show, the NAIAS hosts many
outstanding design introductions each year and 2007 is expected
to be one of the biggest ever. The EyesOn Design Awards at NAIAS
are only given at the NAIAS and the awards are unique in that
they are decided upon by some of the most respected automotive
design experts in the world. The EyesOn Design Awards at NAIAS
are a coveted measure of achievement by automotive designers
given that the awards are judged and presented by a jury of
their peers.
The EyesOn Design Awards at NAIAS are presented by the Detroit
Institute of Ophthalmology (DIO), an internationally-recognized
non-profit known for its programs that help the blind and
visually-impaired through research, education and support
groups.
Tom Gale is available for interviews prior to the awards and
during NAIAS press preview days. Contact Michael Smith or
Fred Bane to schedule.
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Please note: The judges will be on the show floor the morning of January 9th to conduct the judging. Since they will have a very tight timeframe, we respectfully ask that you refrain from approaching them for interviews during the judging process. All designers will be available for interviews immediately at the conclusion of the awards ceremony at 1:00 pm.
Contacts: Michael P. Smith, 313.790.6887
Fred Bane, 248.318.2737
Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology
www.eyeson.org
313.824.4710
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