Surface Design Competition
Black & Decker and Dassault Systèmes share a common vision for innovation and product excellence. The latest solutions in product virtualization and simulation facilitate the creation of high quality, innovative products in addition to saving time and money in today’s compressed schedules. The digital creation arena represents one of the most exciting and challenging opportunities for students today with the desire to combine style and engineering. To identify individuals embodying these joint talents, Black & Decker and Dassault Systèmes are pleased to organize their first Surface Design Competition.
Resources
An interview with Stuart Wright
We met with Stuart Wright, Industrial Design Department Manager at B&D Headquarters in Towson, Maryland. Stuart tells us about his role and about his team's challenges. He also explains why product virtualization is key to Black & Decker's success and how talents at school today can join the company.
Read moreThe Key Steps of a Typical Design Process
The creation of a powertool in CATIA V5 requires many inputs. There are a lot of complex, sculptural forms to create in order to provide excellent ergonomics. There are also many aesthetic and technical details to consider.
Read moreIntroduction to Surface Design in CATIA
Registerered participants, as well as all DS Campus members, get access to a series of online courses teaching them how to combine style and engineering within CATIA V5.
Start learningAbout the Competition
The competition is to model an existing powertool in CATIA V5. Your aim is to faithfully recreate the surface design. You will be jugded on surface quality and problem solving in the creation of your surface model.
The competition is open to students residing in the United States and currently enrolled in a college/university pursuing a degree. To participate in the Surface Design Competition, please click on the button below and fill out the application form. Upon acceptance, you will be provided access to an FTP site on which you will be able to upload your 3D models.
The submission period is now over. The Jury is reviewing the submissions and will announce the 3 finalists on January 6th, 2009. The nominees will be interviewed and a final ranking will be announced on February 16th. Complete details and rules can be found here.
