Asia Design-to-Make Skills Competition 2025
Designing for Dignity: Innovation for an Aging and Inclusive Future
A sustainability action initiative by the Institute of Technical Education (Singapore) & Autodesk
Opening Speech
We are excited to launch the Asia Design-to-Make Skills Competition 2025 together with Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and look forward to your keen participation using Autodesk technology to create innovative ideas and new possibilities.
Conway Goh
Competition Theme
Designing for Dignity: Innovation for an Aging and Inclusive Future
This competition invites students across Asia’s technical and vocational institutions to address one of society’s most pressing challenges — an aging population. Participants will harness inclusive design, assistive technology, and sustainable innovation to create solutions that empower older adults to live, work, and thrive with dignity. Whether through smart devices, accessible environments, or AI-driven care platforms, students will explore how technology can promote longevity, independence, and equity for all.
Participants must use Autodesk’s software to design meaningful, scalable solutions that not only enhance the lives of older adults, but also build a more inclusive and sustainable world.
a. Smart Living & Aging-in-Place Solutions
Innovate home-based systems that allow seniors to live independently and safely. This may include AI, IoT-enabled environments, adaptive furniture, or energy-efficient home retrofits.
b. Sustainable Eldercare Infrastructure
Reimagine eldercare spaces such as community centres, healthcare facilities, or transport systems with a focus on AI, sustainability, accessibility, and resource-efficiency.
Competition Timeline
Entry Requirements
- Each team should comprise 2 to 4 students from Asia’s Vocational Institutions or Technical Colleges (Post-Secondary level).
- Teams are to conceptualize, design, and develop innovative solutions addressing an existing issue that supports, promotes, or enables a more inclusive future.
- Solutions must be presented through a functional physical prototype.
- The presentation slides must include the following:
- Current situation and problem statement.
- Proposed solution development.
- Results and impact (LCA – Life Cycle Assessment).
- Students are required to utilize Autodesk software solutions in the design and development of their projects.
- The local team (Singapore) is required to present their ideas and concepts to the judges in person. The overseas team will present via an online platform (e.g., Zoom or Microsoft Teams). Each presentation will last 10 minutes, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session.
Competition Judging Criteria
Judging Panel
Judging Panel will comprise of professionals from Autodesk, Healthcare Industry, and Institutes of Higher Learning.
*The decisions of the judges are final and binding. Should entries not meet the judging and assessment criteria, the organisers reserve the right to reject that particular entry.
Prizes
| PRIZE CATEGORY | AWARD |
|---|---|
| First Prize | Plaque + E-Certificate + Apple AirPods (4th generation) |
| Second Prize | Plaque + E-Certificate + Apple HomePod mini |
| Third Prize | Plaque + E-Certificate + Logitec Gaming Keyboard |
| Most Innovative | E-Certificate + Creative Zen Hybrid 2 |
| Best Prototype | E-Certificate + Creative Zen Hybrid 2 |
| Merit Award | E-Certificate + Creative Muvo Go Bluetooth Speaker |
| Encouragement Award | E-Certificate + Creative Outlier Go |
*The Organiser reserves the right to amend these Prizes at any time without prior notice
Registration
Is your innovative solution ready for the world?
Submit team information and project proposal by Friday, 12 May 2025.
Project Submission
Deadline: 18 July 2025.
Submission of file access links which include
• 3D models made with Autodesk Software Solution
• Prototype Photos and/or Videos
