SPONSORS AND EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS

Started from 2013, the international Formula-E race at Art Center included a “Pro Class” category with teams participating from Mattel, Axial and Honda.

Gensler Associates, Disney Imagineering, Mattel and Axial all presented awards for achievement to designs reflecting their company values.

Mattel Hot Wheels Powerhouse Award: “Those who challenge convention, dare to be different, and go against the grain in search of the ultimate ride”.

Axial Racing Design Award: “Axial looks for innovation and/or a departure from the norm and expected.  Regardless of failure or success the risk was taken.  Second is refinement and resolution of the innovation, leading to a successful design.  Finally, taking the innovative design, refining the details and styling to create a visually attractive product”.

Walt Disney Imagineering “Moonshot Award”: 

Gensler Associates Innovation Award: “Redefining what’s possible through the power of design”

Honda America Dream Synergy Award: “For daring to dream, embracing diverse inspiration, combining the best elements and creating a truly new vehicle design.”

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CHARITIES

Grad ID teams are required to partner with a local non-profit organization for a mutually beneficial project. The intent is to have students learn to collaborate to develop a project with a shared mission and benefit to the community. To date, 23 charities from the local community have benefited through the project. Collaborative projects range from design workshops for young children in underserved communities and workshops for young women in STEM related careers, to food drives and awareness for the Humane Society. In 2016, the rules were amended so winning teams are required to split their prize with their charity.

In 2013, student teams in China adopted the practice for community service.

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COMPANY AWARD and PRIZE WINNERS

2017

  • Honda “Design Synergy Award”  Team Ma-Ying (Inner Mongolia Universiy of Technology)
  • Disney Imagineering “Moonshot Award” Team Ma-Fang (Inner Mongolia Universiy of Technology)
  • Gensler “Innovation Award”  Team FASTish (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)

De Liu & Xuan Yu $500 Prizes | $500 Prizes (Charity)

  • “Best of Show”  Team FASTish (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)  |  Side Street Projects
  • “Eckles Design Build Award”  Team FASTish (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)  |  Side Street Projects
  • Ashtray Alley Drag Race: Team Ma-Ying (Inner Mongolia Universiy of Technology) |  Charity Project
  • Sinclair Hillclimb Race: Team Ma-Ying (Inner Mongolia Universiy of Technology) | Charity Project
  • Sculpture Garden Flats Race: Team Sky Net (Pasadena City College ) | Side Street Projects

2016

  • Honda “Design Synergy Award”  Team OCEAN STRIKER (Shandong University)
  • Axial Racing “Design Award”  Team STRAY CATS (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)
  • Disney Imagineering “Moonshot Award” Team GROUND CONTROL (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)
  • Gensler “Innovation Award”  Team RAMBLER (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)
  • Mattel Hot Wheels “Powerhouse Award”  Team ATLAS (Pasadena City College)

De Liu & Xuan Yu $500 Prizes | $500 Prizes (Charity)

  • “Best of Show”  Team GROUND CONTROL (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design) | South Pasadena Senior Center
  • “Eckles Design Build Award”  Team OCEAN STRIKER (Shandong University) | Shandong MingdaYaoye Pharmacuetical Company
  • Ashtray Alley Drag Race: Team OCEAN STRIKER (Record)) | Shandong MingdaYaoye Pharmacuetical Company
  • Sinclair Hillclimb Race: Team GROUND CONTROL (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design) | South Pasadena Senior Center
  • Sculpture Garden Flats Race: Team GROUND CONTROL (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design) | South Pasadena Senior Center

2015

  • Honda “Design Synergy Award”  Team LEADFINGER (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)
  • Axial Racing “Design Award”  Team LEADFINGER (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)
  • Disney Imagineering “Moonshot Award” Team RCTK (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)
  • Gensler “Innovation Award”  Team RCTK (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)
  • Mattel Hot Wheels “Powerhouse Award”  Team RCTK (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)

De Liu & Xuan Yu $1,000 Prizes

  • “Best of Show”  Team LEADFINGER (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)
  • “Eckles Design Build Award”  Team LEADFINGER (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)
  • Ashtray Alley Drag Race: Team LEADFINGER (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)
  • Sinclair Hillclimb Race: Team Dream  (Beijing Technology and Business University)
  • Sculpture Garden Flats Race: Team RCTK (PCC)

2014

  • Axial Racing “Design Award”  Team CIRIN (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)
  • Disney Imagineering “Moonshot Award” Team BEE (Beijing University of Technology)
  • Gensler “Innovation Award”  Team MONSTER (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)
  • Mattel Hot Wheels “Powerhouse Award”  Team DUST (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)

De Liu & Xuan Yu $1,000 Prizes

  • “Best of Show”  Team MONSTER (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)
  • “Eckles Design Build Award”  Team CIRIN (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)
  • Ashtray Alley Drag Race: Team MONSTER (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)
  • Sinclair Hillclimb Race: MONSTER (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)
  • Sculpture Garden Flats Race: Team MONSTER (Grad ID, ArtCenter College of Design)