CCS Student Reden Lee Wins Detroit Grand Prix Poster Contest

The 24-year-old's striking vertical design in orange tones takes top honors.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:17am

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Reden Lee, a 24-year-old student at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, has won the 14th annual Detroit Grand Prix Student Poster Competition. Lee's winning entry features a vibrant, monochrome orange design with a distinctive vertical layout.

Why it matters

The Detroit Grand Prix poster contest is a prestigious annual event that showcases the talent of local art and design students. Lee's victory brings recognition to the CCS program and highlights the city's thriving creative community.

The details

Lee described his winning design as having a "cartoony, personal style" that he loves to work in. The vertical layout and bold use of orange tones help the poster stand out from previous years' entries.

  • The 2026 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear took place in April 2026.

The players

Reden Lee

A 24-year-old student at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit who won the 14th annual Detroit Grand Prix Student Poster Competition.

College for Creative Studies

A renowned art and design college located in Detroit, Michigan.

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What they’re saying

“I drew it in my cartoony, personal style that I love to work in,”

— Reden Lee, Student

The takeaway

Lee's winning poster design showcases the exceptional talent and creativity of Detroit's art students, reinforcing the city's reputation as a hub for innovative design.