Design-it-Digital 2026

Description

Design-it-Digital 2026
Summary
Design-it-Digital is an online student design competition owned and operated by the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®). Students are presented with a hypothetical scenario in which a client is asking for a specific piece of wood furniture and/or case goods with certain constraints given. Students design their solution using CAD and rendering software. This contest introduces students to challenges that designers face when making real-world wood products. It also highlights the use of CAD software in the wood industry and provides an opportunity for companies to get involved with students and schools. AWFS®’ focus is to engage the next generation into thinking about the many career opportunities available in the wood industry.
Mission
Promote awareness of the wood industry to students currently pursuing careers in other industries.Promote awareness of career jobs in the industry related to CAD, design, engineering, and more.Support recruiting of new talent for the wood industry.Foster interaction between industry members and education (students, teachers, and schools).
User Entry Process Tutorial
A quick tutorial you can watch to help understand the submission process.

Competitor Eligibility
Open to middle/high school (grades 6-12) and post-secondary students from the United States and Canada. Middle School, High School, and Post-Secondary students are all judged separately.No minimum age. Maximum age 35 years old as of December 31st, 2026.Full-time, degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking students. Must be enrolled in an accredited middle school, high school, or post-secondary program focused on:Woodworking, architecture, design, engineering, or related area.Part-time, degree or certificate-seeking students in an accredited post-secondary program. Students must be transitioning into a related career/field:Woodworking, architecture, design, engineering, or similar area.Students must have support of an instructor at their school to enter.Those that make their living (or substantial income) in a related career path are not eligible.Schools must register online before students may submit their entries.All submissions must be in English.Students and teachers must sign a release form and submit to verify the entry is the student’s work.