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Design for Audio Technology Challenge

Written by Hagerman & Company | Feb 28, 2017 3:00:00 PM

For students between the ages of 13 and 24.

Earn recognition by industry pros through Autodesk Design for Industry challenges and compete against students from around the world.

The Autodesk® Design for Audio Technology challenge helps to amplify your skills in support of your future career and an opportunity to share your designs with cutting-edge audio technology professionals.
 
Use Autodesk® Fusion 360™ to design Headphones, Speakers, and Earbuds and you could win cash prizes, recognition, and virtual mentoring time with industry leaders from:
  • Bose®, a global leader in sound systems, headphones, and home audio and video products
  • Sennheiser®, a global leader in headphones, headsets, and microphones
  • Sonos®, a global leader in smart networked sound systems and speakers
  • Turtle Beach®, a global leader in gaming headsets and headphones with microphones
  • Real Industry™, a global leader in behind-the-scenes education on skills and careers in the technology industry
Compete against top design and engineering students with your design entries, which will be judged by a panel of audio technology professionals from Bose, Sennheiser, Sonos, Turtle Beach, and Real Industry.
 
Simply create 3D models of your design concept for any of three product types:
  • Headphones
  • Speakers
  • Earbuds
Consider aesthetics, comfort, mobility, performance, and personalization. Each student can submit one design in any of the three product types for a maximum of 3 entries. Simply follow the guidelines. Learn more about participation and the Official Rules.
 
For helpful information on design of audio technology products or industry career resources we recommend the following: Real Industry resources
 
Get inspired by peer designs uploaded to the Autodesk® Design for Audio Technology gallery, vote for your favorite designs, or share your designs with peers via social media.
 
Earbuds which are sometimes called "Hearables" or “smart headphones” are technically advanced, electronic in-ear-devices.
 
Voting is for entertainment purposes only and will not be one of the criteria used by the judges to choose winners.