About the event
This CAD Designathon is a part of the Calgary Maker Faire, which is hosted by Roots 2 STEM to promote STEM education in Calgary. Roots 2 STEM is a non-profit supporting the Alberta community with STEM education programs. The Calgary Maker Faire 2026 will be held at the Acadia Rec Centre, 240 - 90th Avenue, SE, Calgary, Alberta
About the challenge
This challenge is intended for undergraduate students across Canada. Participants may compete in groups of 1 - 4 people. Students in Calgary are highly encouraged to attend Maker Faire in person.
Schedule (all times in MDT)
May 1st, 10 am: Challenge Reveal
Competitors will be sent a Zoom link to view the challenge reveal virtually, after which they may begin researching and designing!
May 3rd, 10 am: Project Submissions
All submissions must be submitted on DevPost by this time.
May 5th, 10 AM - 12 PM: Project Pitches
Teams will pitch their projects to the judges and the Maker Faire community virtually or in person (competitors in Calgary are highly encouraged to attend in person to enjoy the event).
May 3rd, 3 PM: Awards Ceremony
Winning teams will be announced virtually and in person.
Requirements
What to Build
After the challenge reveal on May 1st, you will be sent a challenge package with the challenge briefing, as well as a link to schedule your project pitch on May 3rd.
What to Submit
A ZIP file with your name/team name containing:
- An isometric screenshot/picture of the design
- A screenshot of the design history or full feature tree
- An STL file
- An email wherethe judges can send the filled rubric and their feedback to you
Prizes
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Calgary Maker Community
Judging Criteria
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Visual Design
- Are the visual components used in a thoughtful, consistent, and aesthetically pleasing way? - How well does the visual design contribute to the overall user experience? -
Prototype
- Is the project easy to use and intuitive? - How well does the information architecture aid in easy navigation? -
Project Pitch
- Was the presentation well-organized and did it follow a logical sequence? - Was the idea communicated clearly and effectively? - Did the pitch explain how and why key design decisions were made? (Can involve user research)
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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