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SKETCHBATTLE SNKR #1

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PLC Detroit Presents:
SKETCHBATTLE SNKR #1, DETROIT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025, 6:30PM

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Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design
200 Walker St, Detroit, MI
www.plcdetroit.com

TITLE SPONSORS

Nike

Jordan

Converse​​

CORE SPONSORS
Ford Motor Company (Ford Design)

Vizcom AI

XHIBITION

Dahsheng Company (DSC) Dreamcell​​

SUPPORTING SPONSORS
College For Creative Studies

Pepsi 

Roman Village (Antonios Restaurants) Great Lakes Wine

Brazen Sports

5 O'Clock Garage

Olo Marker

Mobsteel

Detroit Steel Wheel​

PRESENTED BY

Pensole Lewis College (PLC Detroit)​​

IN CONJUNCTION WITH

Black Footwear Forum

and

Detroit Month of Design (Design Core)​

PRODUCED BY

Brook Banham

Middlecott Graphic Design​

CLICK TO CHECK OUT HIGHLIGHTS
FROM THE EVENT!
 

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THE WORLD'S FIRST LIVE SNEAKER DESIGN THROWDOWN.
A DESIGN BATTLE MEETS UNDERGROUND ART JAM.

Sketchbattle SNKR is where sneaker design goes head-to-head, tournament-style. Top creatives sketch live in front of a crowd, battling it out under pressure with nothing but markers, paper, and pure imagination.

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Backed by Detroit’s deep design culture, this event fuses streetwear, sketchbooks, and sound into one night of raw energy.

 

Expect:

  • Live sneaker sketching battles — bracket-style

  • DJs and dancefloor energy

  • Audience voting + real-time judging

  • Industry pros in the crowd (and on stage)

  • Free drops, pop-ups, and streetwear vibes

 

Pull up, get inspired, and witness the next wave of sneaker design — or be the one who defines it.

APPLY TODAY! applications closed

Apply now to compete in Sketchbattle SNKR, a live sneaker design sketching competition debuting in Detroit. This high-energy event brings together top student and professional designers to go head-to-head in a live sneaker sketching contest, judged by industry leaders from footwear, fashion, and product design. 

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DESIGN BRIEF:
Submit three original sneaker concepts—one each for Nike, Jordan, and Converse. Each design should introduce a fresh concept with a distinct function tailored to its respective brand.

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SELECTION PROCESS:

Submissions will be reviewed by a panel including design recruitment representatives from Nike, Jordan, and Converse. Selected applicants will be invited to compete and may also be considered for portfolio reviews.

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IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Application Deadline: September 10, 2025

  • Notification of Acceptance: By September 12, 2025

  • Event Date: September 19, 2025​

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Please Note:
Only selected applicants will be contacted. If chosen, you'll receive detailed information via email. If not selected, you will not receive a notification.

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Good luck—and bring your A-game.

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