Enhance your Autodesk Fusion skills and compete against other student teams. During our two-day Designathon you’ll find out how digital design tools are used to have a positive environmental impact. You’ll also take part in a design challenge where you will compete against other engineering and industrial design students around the world.
BOOST YOUR CAREER
Learn new 3D design skills and familiarise yourself with Autodesk Fusion, a platform used by manufacturers around the world. Boost your CV and showcase yourself and your designs to our expert panel.
TACKLE A CHALLENGE
Showcase your creativity in crafting green solutions for a better world. Gain invaluable experience, work with your team and contribute to a more sustainable future. Be part of designing a green tomorrow.
WORK AS A TEAM
Learn how to work as part of a team, a critical skill for any manufacturing setting or design team. Gather a team together and work together to achieve success.
WHAT’S THE DESIGNATHON?
- Two-day international online design challenge for engineering and industrial design students
- Learn about Autodesk Fusion and key work flows
- Compete against other student teams in the Designathon challenge
- Learn and compete as a team (2-3 students on each team)
PRIZES AND RECOGNITION
- First prize: $1,500; 2nd: $1,000; 3rd: $500
- Online awards ceremony!
- Prize winner certificates – showcase your achievement
- Certificates of participation – include these in your portfolio
- Social icons and stories – showcase your learning to potential employers and your tutors
KEY DATES
- 19 June: Designathon registration closes
- 26 June: Online training session and Fusion workshop
- 27 June: Designathon challenge – prepare and showcase your response to the brief!
- 18 July: Designathon awards ceremony – winners announced!
ENTER HERE
Enter your team to participate in the Autodesk Designathon 2024 by filling in our registration form. Please make sure you include the names and email addresses of each team member.
You will receive a confirmation email and other important event information from KnowledgePoint within a few days of submitting your registration.
The Autodesk Designathon is organized by KnowledgePoint Limited, an Autodesk Authorized Distributor. In this role we manage the Learning Partner network and training and education initiatives on behalf of Autodesk. Find out more by sending us an email at ALP-Support@knowledgepoint.com.
USEFUL INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS
- You must be a student at a technical college, university or an Autodesk Academic Partner.
- You must enter as a team – the minimum team size is 2 people, the maximum is 3 people.
- You must be over the age of 18 years
- You should participate in both days of the Designathon.
- You will need access to a computer with an internet connection to take part.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Prior to the Designathon, you should install and activate Autodesk Fusion on your machine. You can register for the free education plan on the Autodesk Education Community if you meet Autodesk’s eligibility criteria.
- You might want to let your tutors know you’re taking part – they may be interested in observing or may be able to offer some useful advice!
- Please post on social media before, during and after the event!
DESIGNATHON SPONSORS
We’re proud to partner with a select group of Autodesk Learning Partners in the Designathon 2024. They are Autodesk preferred training providers to the academic and commercial markets. As partners to the Designathon they will be hosting in-person and online activities to support students with preparation and guidance for the competition and beyond. We recommend that you check out their websites to learn more.
FAQ
When is the Designathon happening?
The Designathon will run over two days. We’re organising an online training session on 26 June. 27 June is when the actual Designathon challenge will take place.
Do I have to be a student to participate in the Designathon?
Yes, you need to be a student at a qualified education institution or registered in a training program delivered by an Autodesk Authorized Academic Partner.
Do I need prior knowledge of Autodesk Fusion to participate?
No, our Autodesk experts will deliver an online hands-on training on 26 June. The content covered in this workshop will give you the skills needed to use Fusion in the Designathon competition.
Can you tell me more about the competition challenge?
We have put together a briefing document, which provides some insight on what to expect from the competition. Please note though that we will not reveal the detailed competition brief until day 2 of the Designathon. This is to ensure fairness for all participants. You will have time to review the competition brief, evaluate options and come up with solutions on that day.
Do we have to register as a team?
Yes, the Designathon is a team challenge so we ask that you sign up a team of minimum 2 people and maximum 3 people. Please make sure that you enter the name and email address of each team member as part of the registration at https://forms.gle/yBarA2y6vKeuLFSf6.
How do I access Autodesk Fusion?
You can register for a free Autodesk education plan on the Education Community if you meet the eligibility criteria. You can review additional options for accessing Fusion on Autodesk‘s website.
We didn’t get a registration confirmation email
Confirmation emails will be sent within a few days of registering. Make sure that you have approved the “knowledgepoint.com” domain in your email client. Feel free to reach out to our helpdesk at ALP-Support@knowledgepoint.com if you encounter any issues.
Is there any information about previous Designathons so I can learn more about the competition?
KnowledgePoint organised an Autodesk Designathon competition in 2023 that saw participation by 180 students from 24 different nations. Read more about the winners and their designs at https://knowledgepoint.com/autodesk/designathon-2023/
None of your sponsors are located in my country, can you provide some guidance?
We have chosen to partner with a select group of Autodesk Learning Partners for the Designathon. Please contact our helpdesk at ALP-Support@knowledgepoint.com and we will look into alternatives for your country. Please also note that day 1 of the Designathon will include hands-on training on Autodesk Fusion, which will give you the insights you and your team need to compete on day 2.
Will you share additional event information?
Yes, following your registration we will send out out a confirmation email. We will also follow up with additional practical information as we approach the event. Make sure you include all your team members’ contact details on the registration form to ensure that you don’t miss any important updates.