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Design exercises & briefs to get better FAST

SPEED DESIGN CHALLENGE

Design a perfume bottle based on your assigned architect. Render with photography inspiration.

Download 3D model of perfume cap here.

SPEED DESIGN CHALLENGE

Design a hanger based on customer feedback. Render with photography inspiration.

SPEED DESIGN CHALLENGE

Submit a product design idea to Lego! Remember, to get your idea approved, you need 10,000 votes. Execute research on top-selling Lego products and submit your design idea.

Submit your ideas here.

SPEED DESIGN CHALLENGE

Design a tape dispenser based on your assigned sculptor. Render with photography inspiration.

Download 3D model of tape roll here.

SPEED DESIGN CHALLENGE

Innovate ideas in furniture parts, components, accessories, and hardware for Mockett. Research the brand offerings, materials, and best sellers to refine your design.

Sumit your finalized ideas here.

SPEED DESIGN CHALLENGE

Design and make a 3D printed product or prototype that improves the day-to-day life of someone with a disability or the elderly.

Check out more info here.

SPEED DESIGN CHALLENGE

Design a virtual prototype for “Sweets in a Box”

See the Design Brief Here.

SPEED DESIGN CHALLENGE

Research online trends to design an Open Squish character.

Submit your ideas here.

Design Competitions

As hard as it is to win a design competition, this is one of the best ways to evolve your work and build your portfolio.

Below, is a comprehensive list of my favorite design competitions and challenges for BOTH students and Professionals.

Unilever Design Challenges

Kokuyo Design Competition

International Hardware Competition

Rotational Molders Student Design Competition

Zinc Design Challenge

Design Within Reach Champaign Chair Contest

Verallia Packaging Design Competition

Daily Product Design Challenge: Complete each day and the next challenge will reveal itself!