SKETCHBATTLE SNKR #1
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
WINNERS
Brook Banham with our Sketchbattle SNKR #1 Winners
Najar Vela: Sketchbattle SNKR Champion
Sophia Jensen: Darby Jean Award Winner
Jace Danielewicz: People's Choice Winner
WINNING SKETCHES
Najar Vela: Nike
Sophia Jensen: Nike
Jace Danielewicz: Converse
NIKE SKETCHES
Nike Prompt: Men's Golf Shoe with Sportswear Influence
Create a mens golf shoe for Nike that blends sportswear style with course-ready performance. Think beyond tradition - how can you reimagine golf footwear for a new generation of athletes who value comfort, swagger, and versatility? Your design should transition seamlessly from tee time to street wear, reflecting Nike's DNA of innovation and bold expression.
Round 1 (top): Initial Ideation Sketch
Round 2 (bottom): Sketch Development
JORDAN SKETCHES
Jordan Brand Prompt: Women's Boxing Shoe
Design a women's boxing shoe for the Jordan Brand that empowers the fighter within. Your concept should fuse performance with cultural relevance - honoring the legacy of champions while elevating the voice of the modern female athlete. Consider the unique needs of boxing: agility, grip, ankle support, and psychological edge. How does your design tell her story in and out of the ring?
Round 1 (top): Initial Ideation Sketch
Round 2 (bottom): Sketch Development
CONVERSE SKETCHES
Converse Prompt: Skateboarding Shoe
Design a skateboarding shoe for Converse that captures the rebellious spirit of skate culture while pushing the boundaries of board-ready tech. Channel the brand’s heritage and DIY ethos into a silhouette that speaks to skaters’ needs—durability, board feel, and style. How does your shoe reflect the voice of the streets and the soul of the skater?
Round 1 (top): Initial Ideation Sketch
Round 2 (bottom): Sketch Development
CONTESTANTS
JUDGES
PRIZES
From the Mobsteel Championship Belt and Brazen Sports watches, Jordan Classic gear, Nike and XHIBITION gift cards, custom Nike Air Force 1's by El Cappy & Sheefy McFly, limited-edition artwork by Brook Banham, and cash prizes—our winners didn’t just take home titles, they took home serious heat.
We couldn’t do it without the support of our sponsors, who help us celebrate creativity and reward the next generation of design talent.
ENTERTAINMENT
Motor City Street Dance Academy (MCSDA), MC Miz Korona, and DJ ThornStryker.
EVENT GALLERY
SPONSORS
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
