Stellantis has announced the winners of this year’s Drive for Design contest, which asked high school students to create the electrified Jeep of the future.
First place went to 12th grader Vincent Piaskowski, who created the Jeep Grand Teton. The company didn’t say much about the winning entry, but it features a bulging hood and a fully enclosed grille that is flanked by slender headlights.
Moving further back, we can see angular bodywork and a distinctive greenhouse. The model also has a flat roof, a hexagonal rear window, and a rear bumper that appears to incorporate steps.
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Piaskowski isn’t a stranger to the competition as he placed second last year and third in 2019. Designer Mark Trostle, who launched the Drive for Design contest in 2013, noted “What’s exciting about this competition now is that we’re seeing previous students enter, but with notable improvements from the previous years.”
Second place was awarded to fellow Michigander Rocco Morales, who is in 10th grade. They created the Jeep Crazy Horse, which is a futuristic coupe that features a minimalist body as well as lower glass. The model also has massive tires, an opening windscreen and an adjustable wheelbase.
Third place went to Alex Wang, who is a 12th grader from California. He created the Adversary, which is essentially a futuristic take on the Jeep Forward Control.
The truck looks great and features a solar roof as well as a bed with pull out drawers. The Adversary also boasts a retractable table and removable LED lighting units that presumably double as flashlights or lanterns.
All of the winners will receive a one-on-one portfolio review with Trostle and the Stellantis design team as well as a scholarship for a virtual summer program at the College for Creative Studies. Piaskowski will also receive a Wacom MobileStudio Pro 16 tablet, while the others will have to settle for an iPad Pro and Apple Pencil.
