Welcome to Sketchbattle—the Fight Club of Design.

 

The ultimate stage for live design throwdowns. In 2025, Sketchbatle shifts gears from focused high-octane automotive design to include the trendy world of sneaker design with the first-ever Sketchbattle SNKR.

 

It’s a high-energy battleground where top student and professional designers compete head to head, sketching against the clock in front of a live audience and a panel of industry judges–all in the middle of an unforgettable Detroit-style party.

 

The format is fast, raw, and unforgiving.

 

But it's not just a competition—it's a disruptive hiring engine that’s changing the way design talent gets discovered. Designers show off their skills live, get hired, and connect with industry pros from some of the biggest companies in the world. With prizes, exposure, and career-making connections on the line, Sketchbattle is where talent meets opportunity in the Motor City