From Screen to Shop Floor

Empowering the Next Generation

Summary

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 given. Students design their solution using CAD and rendering software. This contest introduces students to challenges that designers face when making real-world wood products. It also highlights the use of CAD software in the wood industry and provides an opportunity for companies to get involved with students and schools. AWFS®’s focus is to engage the next generation into thinking about the many career opportunities available in the wood industry.

Mission

• Promote awareness of the wood industry to students currently pursuing careers in other industries.

• Promote awareness of career jobs in the industry related to CAD, design, engineering, and more.

• Support recruiting of new talent for the wood industry.

• Foster interaction between industry members and education (students, teachers, and schools).

• Make students, teachers, and schools aware of AWFS® and the AWFS®Fair as a resource for educational support.

Sponsorship Packages

Choose from four sponsorship levels designed to fit your company’s goals and budget. Each tier offers unique benefits including brand exposure, competitor and school interaction, and tax-deductible donations.