What is Design Drafting?The Design Drafting Competition is a contest designed to expose High School and College Undergraduate students to design drawing and the construction industry. The contest provides recognition to students for creative design, successful problem solving and craftsmanship in preparing architectural drawings. Entries are evaluated for detail, accuracy and originality of work. Objectives of the contest are to introduce the student to the construction industry in a positive and challenging manner, while fostering a sense of self-worth and building confidence. Mentoring programs between students and educators are also encouraged.
The competition provides recognition to students for creative design, successful problem solving and craftsmanship in preparing architectural drawings and renderings. The drawings may be created utilizing any computer aided design (CAD) program available to the contestants, drawn by hand or may consist of a combination of computer aided and hand drawn drawings. There are two (2) divisions
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Amy Berg, CBT, CIT
NAWIC Midwest Region Design Drafting Competition Chair Fargo-Moorhead ND Chapter #246 Aberg.nawic@yahoo.com |
2023-2024 Problem to Solve:
The 2023-2024 problem will be announced soon.
Contestants are asked to create a safe space for students to go to in the evening that will allow them access to a high-speed internet connection following specific criteria and guidelines.
To participate, follow this link: https://form.jotform.com/221516245654151.
Contestants are asked to create a safe space for students to go to in the evening that will allow them access to a high-speed internet connection following specific criteria and guidelines.
To participate, follow this link: https://form.jotform.com/221516245654151.
Competition Structure and Winners:
- Local winner in each division advances to the Regional Competition
- One semi-finalist from each division from each region is entered in the National competition. Regional prizes awarded to first place in each division.
- National prizes are awarded to the top two projects in each division.
2023-2024 Important Dates:
January 10:
Chapter participation report due to Regional Administrator
February 15:
Chapter submissions due to Chapter Administrator
March 18:
Chapter entry from each division to
Regional Administrator
April 1:
Regional winners announced submitted to
National Administrator
May 6:
National winners announced
June 1:
Next years problem released
Chapter participation report due to Regional Administrator
February 15:
Chapter submissions due to Chapter Administrator
March 18:
Chapter entry from each division to
Regional Administrator
April 1:
Regional winners announced submitted to
National Administrator
May 6:
National winners announced
June 1:
Next years problem released