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Design a wood furniture or case goods solution to a hypothetical client scenario using CAD and rendering software.
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Get matched →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. Students design their solution using CAD and rendering software. The competition introduces students to real-world design challenges and highlights CAD software use in the wood industry.
Open to middle/high school (grades 6-12) and post-secondary students from the United States and Canada. No minimum age; maximum age 35 years old as of December 31, 2026. Students must be full-time, degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking students enrolled in accredited programs focused on woodworking, architecture, design, engineering, or related areas. Part-time students in accredited post-secondary programs are eligible if transitioning into a related career field. Those making their living or substantial income in a related career path are not eligible.
Schools must register online before students submit entries. All submissions must be in English. Students and teachers must sign a release form to verify the entry is the student's work. Students must have support of an instructor at their school to enter. Middle School, High School, and Post-Secondary students are judged separately.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.