Brandy Ryan
Autodesk Automotive loves a good student design competition.
We’ve talked about the APMA’s Project Arrow competition, the Domeble-Symetri Student Awards, and the student shows that Car Design News keeps an eye on, like the Coventry University’s Automotive and Transportation Design Show and the Royal College of Art’s post-graduate show – to name only a few.
Autodesk 2024 student design competition: The Power of Brand
So we’re delighted to announce our own (the first!): Student Automotive Design Competition: The Power of Brand
This unique competition is working with students from participating schools. Their task? To choose a non-automotive brand and create a vehicle inspired by that brand. That means designing and visualizing an original concept car grounded in their chosen brand’s attributes.
All entries must show an original design developed, originated and built and visualized in Autodesk Alias & VRED. The subject matter must be an automotive exterior.
Design competition winners at AIF 2025
The top 3 student entries, chosen by our judges, will be invited to showcase their designs at the Automotive Innovation Forum (AIF) 2025 in Darmstadt, Germany, May 13 – 14, 2025.
These designs will be featured as part of the exhibition area at AIF.
Why is this a big deal? AIF is the premier automotive event hosted by Autodesk with attendees from Automotive Design Studios around the globe.
The competition presents a unique opportunity for the winning teams to network with designers and leaders at major automotive companies (think: Porsche, Rivian, Ford, Italdesign, Toyota, and more) from around the world.
Unfamiliar with AIF? Check out some of our AIF 2024 here:
Extra bonus: Admission to AIF is free for Students and University staff.
Key dates for the Autodesk 2024 student design competition
- October 18: Confirmation of entry
- October 21: Competition kick of call & Q&A
- November 1: Confirmation of entry
- January 31, 2025: Closing date for entries, including submission of all files
- March 17: Top 3 entries will be informed
- May 14: Winner will be announced on the first morning at AIF 2025
We can’t wait to see what teams dream up and bring to life!
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