BITS Design School’s Atharva Lele Wins Global Recognition at AGP Design Contest
Atharva Lele, a third-year student at BITS Design School (BITSDES), Mumbai, has secured third place globally at the AGP Design Contest, an international automotive design competition organised by Agorapode.
City Air News
Oct 14, 2026 07:51
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Atharva Lele, a third-year student at BITS Design School (BITSDES), Mumbai, has secured third place globally at the AGP Design Contest, an international automotive design competition organised by Agorapode.
The kid competed against seasoned professionals, including renowned automotive designer and author John A. Frye and Ádám Csesznok, an exterior designer at Mercedes-Benz, Atharva earned a place among the competition’s top three entries.
For the September 2026 edition, Atharva presented Matra Aérospatiale F-WTSS, a futuristic racing car concept inspired by aircraft design. Its sleek, low-slung body and streamlined form showcase how aesthetics, functionality and aerodynamic considerations inform automotive design.
This highlights the role of design in shaping the future of mobility and demonstrates how emerging designers can bring fresh perspectives to the automotive industry.
