BeeGraphy Computational Design Awards '26

Who Can Enter

The BeeGraphy Computational Design Awards 2026 is open to everyone, students, professionals, educators, hobbyists, and independent creators from any discipline. Participation is open to individuals as well as teams.
There is no restriction on team size, encouraging collaborative and interdisciplinary work.

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Participation Format

• Individual or Team participation

• One parametric configurator per category

• Multiple category submissions are allowed (each treated independently)

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Support Channels

Participants can reach out through the following official channels:

• Discord Community – for discussions, updates, and peer support

• Email Support (BeeGraphy) – for platform and modeling-related queries

• Email Support (UNI) – for submission and evaluation-related queries

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Selection Process

Stage 1: Shortlisting

All submitted configurators published on the BeeGraphy Marketplace will enter Stage 1.
Shortlisting will be based on the concept originality combined with configurator details. To make your configurators stand out  and gain edge you can add following: 

• Parametrization: Add configurable parameters for your model 

• Fabrication Ready: Add export node for downloading 3D models or 2D Drawings

• BOQ/BOM: Configure Bill of Quantities/Materials wherever applicable.

• Industry Ready: Bottomline for your entry getting shortlisted is making your configurator more practical and industry ready.

The top 10 entries in each category will be shortlisted for Stage 2.

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Stage 2: Detailed Evaluation

Shortlisted projects move to Stage 2 and are evaluated on UNI by the jury.

Evaluation focuses on:

• Strength and clarity of parametric logic

• Quality and usefulness of the configurator

• Feasibility and real-world applicability

• Effectiveness of computational design thinking

• Overall presentation and documentation

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Submission Requirements

Stage 1 Submission (BeeGraphy)

Participants must submit their work through the BeeGraphy Marketplace.

Required elements:

• Parametric Model / Configurator
  The model must be built in BeeGraphy and suitable for practical use or fabrication.

• Design Statement (100–200 words)
  Explaining the concept, intent, and system logic.

• Parameter List
  Clearly outlining the key parameters used for customization and variation.

• Export Node
  Enable exporting of your model/geometries to a 3D printable, Lasercut, or CNC ready output

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Stage 2 Submission (UNI – Shortlisted Entries Only)

Shortlisted participants must submit their project on UNI.

The UNI submission must include:

• Cover image

• Minimum 3 project boards

• Embedded BeeGraphy model using UNI’s embed mode

• A written Design Journal

Participants are encouraged to include the following (where applicable):

• Renderings
  High-quality visuals from multiple perspectives.

• Embedded Interactive Views
  Live BeeGraphy configurator embedded within the project.

• Design Development
  Sketches, diagrams, drawings, or visuals showing system evolution.

• Materials & Fabrication Processes
  Including fabrication-ready outputs, materials, and methods.

• Concept Explanation
  How the configurator addresses the brief and improves usability.

• Prototype or Demo
  A working prototype, interaction demo, or short video walkthrough.

• Technical Details
  Software, workflows, platforms, or computational methods used.

• User Feedback (Optional)
  Any early testing or feedback that supports usability and impact.

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General Rules

• All submissions must be original work

• Participants must use BeeGraphy as the primary tool for creating the configurator

• Submissions must align with the selected category brief

• Organizers reserve the right to disqualify entries that do not meet submission criteria