Category Archives: Design Events

Happy New Year!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

The entire staff here at AACS heartily hope that each and every one of you had a great Holiday and that you got to spend it with those that matter most, friends and family.  We are looking forward to a … Continue reading →

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Designing for the Future Competition – Lawrence Technological University

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

What is American Luxury?  Depending on what time frame you reference, the question can have a very different answer.  In the twenties and thirties substantial machines like the Packard, Duesenberg, and Stutz set a standard for the world to follow.  … Continue reading →

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2012 NAIAS – Show Awards and Events of the Week

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

The first week of the Detroit Auto Show is over and it is a good time to sit back and review the great activities of the week.   After seeing all the different awards that are thrown around the week of … Continue reading →

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We All Share the Road – IDSA

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

In case you missed it, last Friday the Michigan Chapter of IDSA held their annual conference featuring distinguished designers from around the country.  The theme for this year’s event was We All Share the Road, which means we got to … Continue reading →

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IAA Day 2 – Designer Night at the Races™ und eine Rundreise

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

For those of you who don’t speak German (or don’t have google translate), the German words above are in reference to a side trip I took today to Wolfsburg.  And as with any road trip in German, there were plenty … Continue reading →

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Designer Night at the Races #20 – Frankfurt at tha IAA

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

NEWSFLASH! Going to the IAA in Frankfurt next week? Interested in proving your skills on the track against some international automotive designers?  Then join us for our 20th Designer Night at the Races(TM) (and our first International one).   This … Continue reading →

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3 Down, 2 to Go!

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

Here I sit here on the computer writing a blog post when I should be at the Charity Black Tie, especially since I am such a fan of Water de’Silva.  Oh well, hopefully next year.  And rest assured I will … Continue reading →

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Important Update on EyesOn Design Week

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

It has come to my attention that a couple of items in my last post were not clear or downright incorrect.  First, the IDSA Conference tomorrow, Wednesday, June 15th in Troy is free (register here).  Second, I am going to … Continue reading →

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5 Great Automotive Design Events next week in Detroit

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

If you are in the Detroit area next week there are a couple of great events you should attend if at all possible (actually there are 3).  We will start off with Event #2, the annual Eve of Eyes event … Continue reading →

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