{"id":2559,"date":"2026-06-17T14:28:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T13:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowledgepoint.com\/autodesk\/?p=2559"},"modified":"2026-06-17T14:31:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T13:31:42","slug":"from-unknown-brief-to-final-submission-how-to-approach-the-designathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knowledgepoint.com\/autodesk\/from-unknown-brief-to-final-submission-how-to-approach-the-designathon\/","title":{"rendered":"From\u00a0unknown\u00a0brief to\u00a0final\u00a0submission: how to approach\u00a0the\u00a0Designathon\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Recruitment for Designathon 2026 is well and truly underway.  We\u2019re seeing sign-ups from teams in more institutions in more countries than previous years \u2013 it promises to be a bumper fourth edition.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These student teams around the globe are now getting ready for the test ahead.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many are taking the opportunity to boost their skills ahead of the two-day event in July \u2013 accessing self-study resources, exploring Autodesk Fusion workflows, and attending preparatory training sessions.  During the Designathon, they will be working against the clock \u2013 interpreting our brief, shaping their ideas, and translating them into a coherent response. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a project team, we\u2019re making sure everything is in place \u2013 for the two days of the Designathon challenge, for the preparatory training sessions, and for the in-person learning opportunity for the winning team.  We\u2019re working with our Autodesk Learning Partners \u2013 answering their questions, keeping track of their student and institution engagement efforts, reviewing data from their training sessions and sharing their updates.  We\u2019re keeping student teams updated, refining training content, briefing our expert jury, and creating our judging rubric.  And so much more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a lot going on \u2013 it\u2019s fast-paced, collaborative, and requires open and clear communication.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this all as a backdrop, I thought it a good time to talk about what good looks like during the Designathon and how to prepare for success.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prepare to win, prepare for the future<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d imagine the teams preparing to take part in the forthcoming FIFA World Cup have been getting themselves match-fit \u2013 honing their ball skills, making sure their set-plays are well-oiled, and ensuring everyone knows the role they need to play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Designathon, we swap balls for Autodesk Fusion \u2013 this is our platform of choice.  But the learning we can take from the global football tournament, is that developing and honing skills is as important than the event itself.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teams who get the most out of the Designathon, are already familiar with Autodesk Fusion \u2013 they know how it works, they\u2019ve explored key workflows, and they can model and render in real-time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can build this familiarity and understanding in a number of ways: <\/p>\n\n\n\n