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3D Basecamp 2026 at Dimensions

SketchUp Ascent Competition

Calling all university design students and K-12 educators! This is your chance to show off your 3D modeling prowess: create a SketchUp project or classroom lesson for a chance to attend 3D Basecamp and present your idea.

Competition closes on August 10th.

Submit now

Forget the grades — it's about the glory

The competition finalists will be awarded an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas to attend 3D Basecamp. Finalists in both student and educator categories will present to an audience of industry professionals, competing for a $1000 cash prize!

Students Educators

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Students

Student entrants will be judged on the following criteria.

Modeling skills

Your submission should be primarily modeled within SketchUp, displaying your mastery of 3D modeling techniques.

Creativity

How unique or compelling is the concept driving the design and execution of your work?

Elegant design

Your project should be dynamic, thoughtful, and beautiful — and the documents that communicate your work should be too.

Industry understanding

Does your submission align with industry standards in your field of study? Aim to impress professionals who evaluate your work.

Student submission requirements

Submit your project in project-board format using our LayOut template or a similar poster template (25MB max). Submission should include project renderings, diagrams, and any other materials needed to showcase your idea.

View template Student rules

Architectural line drawing of a cruise ship elevation featuring green trees on upper decks, set against a light blue watercolor sky.

Educators

Educator entrants will be judged on the following criteria.

Alignment with course objectives

The lesson plan or project you've created aligns with and achieves the overall objectives of your course.

Integration

SketchUp should be an essential tool that aligns with the lesson objectives. Other tools, software and media may be used.

Innovation

How creative and new is the idea behind your lesson?

Engagement

The lesson should actively engage your students, being compelling and thought-provoking.

Skill building

Does your curriculum help build meaningful skills for students?

Adaptability

Is the lesson plan flexible enough to suit varied student learning styles?

Educator submission requirements

Projects should specify what specific grade is targeted in the K-12 range. Submissions can be uploaded as a PDF file using the provided 36”x24” template or a similar poster template (25MB max).

View template Educator rules

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For answers to your questions, visit our forum.

Ascent forum