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FEBRUARY 2026 STANDOUT SKETCHES
Harmon Laatsch
Mostafa Radwa
SKETCHBATTLE VIRTUAL SKETCHES 2026
Here are some of the standout sketches from our Virtual Sketchbattle series. New sketches added monthly!
FEBRUARY 2026 THEME
TRACK TO STREET THEME
The February theme for Sketchbattle Virtual is here – Track to Street. We’re taking F1-inspired DNA and bringing it to the pavement. Whether it’s a high-performance sports car or a powerhouse sports truck from any GM brand, we want to see your vision of racing tech meet street-legal style. Think aero-kits, aggressive stances, and pure speed—all rendered by hand.
AXALTA’S 2026 COLOR OF THE YEAR
Designers must utilize the energy of Axalta’s 2026 Color of the Year—Solar Boost—to anchor their designs. Showcase how Axalta’s flagship hue translates into high-performance vehicle forms, defining muscle, highlight, and shadow.
MARCH 2026 STANDOUT SKETCHES
Ryan Panizzoli
Felix Bucaro
SPONSORS
General Motors
Axalta Coating Systems
OLO Marker
Detroit Steel Wheel Co.
MARCH 2026 THEME
RETRO CHARGED THEME
Contestants must take a beloved classic GM model (e.g., Square Body Truck, Corvette, or a classic Cadillac) and reimagine it as a pure electric, hydrogen-powered, or hybrid concept vehicle. Mobility Beyond Cars: You aren't limited to four wheels! Design anything in keeping with the theme: sneakers, an electric skateboard, a hoverboard, or a spaceship—as long as it’s a mobility device inspired by a classic GM favorite.
The Goal: The design must preserve the iconic, nostalgic aesthetic while integrating modern, forward-thinking technology, sustainable materials, and contemporary safety features. This bridges GM's rich history with its electric future.
AXALTA’S 2026 COLOR OF THE YEAR
Designers must utilize the energy of Axalta’s 2026 Color of the Year—Solar Boost—to anchor their designs. Showcase how Axalta’s flagship hue translates into high-performance vehicle forms, defining muscle, highlight, and shadow.
APRIL 2026 STANDOUT SKETCHES
Alexander Eremin
Manthan Desai
Shreyansh Pandey
Assal Mohamed
Jerik Goetz
Harmon Laatsch
Dillon Lowe
Oliver Lee
APRIL 2026 THEME
SYNTHESIZER SPEED THEME
The theme is Synthesizer Speed. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Movement Festival, this month’s challenge explores audio-reactive design. We want to see vehicles shaped by sound with forms driven by the frequencies of house and techno. From pulsing basslines to high-frequency distortion, how does music translate into motion, surface, and silhouette?
Detroit is the birthplace of techno. Now it’s your turn to design what it looks like.
AXALTA’S 2026 COLOR OF THE YEAR
Designers must utilize the energy of Axalta’s 2026 Color of the Year—Solar Boost—to anchor their designs. Showcase how Axalta’s flagship hue translates into high-performance vehicle forms, defining muscle, highlight, and shadow.
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