Description
The K12 Design Challenge is a hands-on 3D design competition for school students that nurtures creativity, problem-solving, and design thinking skills using industry-relevant digital tools.
Students work on a real-world theme and develop innovative product designs using:
- Middle School (Grades 5–8): TinkerCAD
- High School (Grades 9–12): Autodesk Fusion 360
This challenge enables students to think like engineers, visualize ideas in 3D, and present practical design solutions for future needs.
Challenge Objective
- Encourage students to apply design thinking to solve real-world problems.
- Introduce students to professional 3D design platforms.
- Develop creativity, innovation, and digital fabrication readiness.
- Prepare students for careers in engineering, product design, architecture, and manufacturing.
