One of the world's most unique automotive events

Each Father's Day, thousands of car fans journey to the idyllic home of Edsel and Eleanor Ford for the visual feasts that is EyesOn Design. Organized around an annual design theme, vehicle owners are invited to share their rolling sculpture with the world.

Unlike concours d'elegance events, judging is predominately conducted by automotive designers using professional design criteria, not based on restoration or authenticity. The event attracts some of the world's leading designers, collectors, and fans for an unpretentious and unmatched day.

EyesOn Design has raised millions of dollars to support the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology. The DIO, a division of the Henry Ford Health Department of Ophthalmology, supports the visually impaired and organizes groundbreaking eye research conferences.

2023 Events

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Tuesday, June 13, 9:30-11am
Ford House, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

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Friday, June 16

EyesOn Design Driving Tour
75-mile tour of a winding southeastern Michigan route followed by lunch and auto-enthusiasts tour at a surprise destination.
8:30am—Noon
$95 per person

Vision Honored:
EyesOn Design Lifetime Design Achievement Award
presented to Ralph Gilles
Remarks from Tom Gale, Ed Welburn
Emcee: Jason Stein
Conner Center, Detroit, MI
6:30–10pm
$95 per person
Table of 10/$2000 (FMV $900); $225 per person.
Black-tie optional.

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Saturday, June 17

Design Symposium I: Clandestined for Speed
Featuring Tony DeLorenzo, Burt Greenwood, Alan Barker, Doug Feehan, Herb Fishel, Tom Langdon, Dave McLellan, and Randy Wittine
Moderator: John McElroy and Werner Meier
GM Design Dome, Warren, MI
9-11:30am; $100 per person

Design Symposium II: Viper Design
Featuring: Ralph Gilles, Herb Helbig, Dick Winkles, Mike Shinedling, Ernie Barry
Moderator: Tom Gale
Stellantis North America Design Center, Auburn Hills, MI
1:30-4pm; $100 per person

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Sunday, June 18: EyesOn Design at Ford House

Ford House, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

Private Eyes Brunch
11am —1:30pm
Reservations required: Table of 10/$900 (FMV $400); $95/person; $35/children under 10;
Includes admission to Sunday car show

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Automotive Design Exhibition
10am — 4pm
$35 per person. Children under 10 free with adult. Active duty military free with ID.