UCSI student helps drive North American Auto Show with top poster design

A Utica Center for Science and Industry senior will have his work on the cover of this year’s auto show program after earning the event’s top design award.

Daniel Fullan, of Eisenhower High School, earned the grand prize - the Chairmen’s Award - in this year’s North American International Auto Show’s annual high school poster contest.

Michael Allore is his UCSI digital media teacher.

Fullan earned the top selection out of the 781 entries from 58 area high schools.

He received $1,000 and his work will be featured on the program for this year’s show, which takes place January 17-25 at Cobo Center in Detroit.

Fullan took an original skyline photo with his cell phone and recreated the image in detail using Adobe Illustrator.

“The caliber of entries speaks volumes about the creative talent in Michigan and its direct application to NAIAS and the global auto industry,” said NAIAS 2015 Chairman Scott LaRiche, who selected the poster. “Nurturing young people is not only critical to their success, but to the industry that will one day be the beneficiary of their talent.”

The posters were reviewed and judged by LaRiche and a General Motors automotive designer, a College for Creative Studies instructor and State Farm Insurance representatives.

The 27th Annual High School Poster Contest was open to all Michigan students in grades 10 through 12.