Chennai, 12th November 2024 CADD Centre proudly hosted its highly anticipated International Design Competition ’24 (IDC’24), a celebration of creativity, innovation, and engineering excellence. The grand finale, held at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels in Chennai, brought together industry leaders, esteemed guests, and aspiring student designers to celebrate the remarkable talent within the design community. IDC’24 saw impressive participation, with 31,000 students from across India competing in categories of Product Design, Building Design, and Electrical & Electronics Design. Reaching out to 500 plus colleges, students embarked on a rigorous journey, starting with the Knowledge Hunt for foundational skills, progressing through Talent Hunt phases from ideation to model creation, and culminating in the Skill Hunt design challenge. The finale brought together the top 22 teams from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Kerala, showcasing exceptional talent and creativity.
The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Suresh Kumar, Head of Cabin & Cabin Systems at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, who emphasized the role of innovation in the automotive industry, with a particular focus on embedded systems. Dr. Ravichandran Kandaswamy, Dean of MIT at Anna University, highlighted the responsibility of today’s engineers, emphasizing that access to advanced technologies empowers them to excel and shape a future of innovation and efficiency.
The jury, comprising esteemed professionals across sectors, assessed the presentations and engaged in discussions on best practices in design and engineering. The winners of IDC’24 showcased exceptional talent and innovation across categories. Team Fusion from Vimal Jyothi Engineering College, Kannur, Kerala, won the Building Design category; Team ASIET_EE_G3 from Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering & Technology, Angamaly, Kerala, topped Electrical & Electronics Design; and Terma Mech1 from Terna Engineering College, Vashi, Mumbai, claimed victory in Product Design.
Speaking at the event, Mr. R. Parthasarathy, Chairman of CADD Centre, highlighted the evolving engineering landscape: “Core engineering is increasingly becoming automated, making it essential for students to learn emerging technologies to remain relevant. We are committed to providing platforms that enhance our students’ engineering design skills and foster collaboration with industry professionals, preparing them for successful careers in a competitive marketplace.”
IDC’24 stands as a powerful reminder of the creativity and innovation driving the future of design and engineering. CADD Centre remains dedicated to nurturing the next generation of visionary designers and looks forward to future collaborations that inspire and empower. This year’s event was proudly sponsored by Tech Data, a global leader in IT products and services.
