Students Encouraged to Participate in #DriveforDesign: Design the Chrysler Car of Tomorrow
The 13th edition of Stellantis North America's Drive for Design contest is back, offering U.S. high school students an exciting opportunity to showcase their creativity and passion for car design. This year, the Chrysler brand, which will celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2025, is particularly interested in envisioning its future with the help of young creatives [1].
Initiated by Mark Trostle, senior vice president of design for Ram Truck and Mopar, the contest is being promoted on Stellantis North America's social media platforms using the hashtag #DriveForDesign. For those with a passion for car design, this competition represents an open door to the industry itself [2].
How to Participate
Interested participants are invited to conceptualize and sketch their vision for a future Chrysler vehicle. The contest details, including official rules and submission guidelines, can be found at StellantisDriveForDesign.com.
Prizes and Rewards
The grand-prize winner will receive a summer internship at the Ram Truck design studio, an Apple iPad Pro and Apple Pencil, and a featured post on Stellantis North America's social media channels. The second- and third-place winners will also receive iPads, and the College for Creative Studies' three-week Precollege Summer Experience in Transportation Design in Detroit will be awarded to the second- and third-place winners [2].
Moreover, the grand-prize winner will also be invited to serve as a student judge at the EyesOn Design car show at the Ford House in Grosse Pointe, Michigan [2]. A virtual networking opportunity with the Stellantis design team is offered to the second- and third-place winners [2].
Past Success Stories
Past winners of the Drive for Design contest have secured internships and full-time positions within the Stellantis design team. Notable alumni include Rohan Seiber and Ben Treinen [2].
This year's contest concluded on May 12, 2025, with three talented high school students being named winners. One of the winners, Ryan Panizzoli, is noted as the Drive for Design winner actively sketching through the summer at Stellantis, indicating a mentorship or internship opportunity as part of the prize [1].
Key Details
- The contest targets U.S. high school students.
- Participants are asked to design their dream Chrysler vehicle.
- The contest deadline is midnight EDT on April 25, 2025.
- Winners were announced on May 12, 2025.
Stellantis Drive for Design 2025 provides young aspiring designers an opportunity to engage with and learn from Stellantis' design team, potentially including experiences like sketching and mentoring during the summer period [1].
[1] Stellantis Press Releases: [Link to Press Release] [2] Stellantis Drive for Design Official Website: [Link to Official Website]
Smart-home devices and gadgets could become essential tools for high school students participating in the Stellantis Drive for Design contest, as they brainstorm and visualize their designs for future Chrysler vehicles. The grand-prize winner might use an Apple iPad Pro and Apple Pencil, provided as part of the prize, to refine and present their design, showcasing their creativity in technology.
