No one knows for sure how the design future will shake out. But we’re pretty certain who will be shaking it. These future designers are already creating shock waves. Check out their stories here. And if you’re a future designer, or suspect you may know some, check out the resources below to get the boost you/they need.
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Future designers: The movers and shakers
Freddy Paige: Clemson.World, “I Drank the Kool-Aid”
When Freddy Paige came to Clemson, he didn’t feel like he belonged. Now he’s on his way to earning a Ph.D. in civil engineering, thanks in part to people and programs able to provide encouragement and support. And he’s now helping others.
Abhijith Magal: Autodesk Education Network—Student Expert
Second-year Mechanical Engineering student, Bangalore, Karnataka. Certified in Autodesk Inventor in 2015. Autodesk Student Expert since July 2014. Autodesk Expert Elite since March 2015. “Success happens when Opportunity meets Preparation …. Autodesk has been that platform, which gives students an opportunity and … the preparation to meet the needs of designing and creating a better tomorrow.”
Shakeena Julio and Alieberry Pitter: Makeosity
Makeosity, Inc. offers a creative product incubator for young inventors, makers, and entrepreneurs who learn to use cutting-edge techniques, tools and software to rapidly prototype, test and market their products. Think Etsy for STEAM powered youth.
Future designers: The resources
ISTE 2016 Denver—Conference & Expo: June 26 – 29
Register today for the “Premier Education Technology Conference” with more than 500 companies, 16,000 educators, and 1,000 sessions. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) serves “educators and education leaders committed to empowering connected learners in a connected world.”
Autodesk Design Academy
Join this growing community of design students, educators, and enthusiasts from around the world. You’ll receive customized recommendations for projects, blogs, and articles based on your academic interests and career aspirations—and enjoy access to free standards-aligned curriculum content.
Autodesk Education Community
Students, teachers, and academic institutions worldwide are eligible for free access to Autodesk software. Yes, free.
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