To learn more and to start the submission process, visit the official Make:able Challenge Launch Page here. 


About the Make:able Design Challenge

For the past five years, MatterHackers has proudly partnered with the Make:able Design Challenge, an annual and free event that welcomes anyone interested in assistive technology—be they students, makers, or professionals. Since its inception in 2020, Make:able has brought together over 10,000 participants from more than 70 countries to design and create custom assistive devices for individuals with disabilities and the elderly. Participants are encouraged to form teams of up to five members to "Design and make a 3D printed product or prototype that improves the day-to-day life of someone with a disability or the elderly." These teams can then showcase their innovative solutions and stories in a 2-4 minute video submission, competing for exciting prizes like 3D printers, 3D scanners, filament, and more.

Make:able is designed to be more than just a competition; it offers an online toolkit that provides a step-by-step learning experience to guide participants in designing and creating assistive devices. For educators, there’s a comprehensive teacher’s pack available, complete with example lesson plans, curriculum alignment documents, and additional resources.

Check out the Make:able 2025 official launch video here: 

2024 Make:able Design Challenge Winners

To check out the winners in more detail, visit our article here. 

A MASSIVE THANK YOU to our partner, PrintLab, for their incredible work in creating and executing the Make:able Design Challenge.

PrintLab Classroom is an online platform dedicated to providing a comprehensive 3D printing curriculum tailored for educators and students. It offers a variety of resources and lesson plans to seamlessly integrate 3D printing into classroom settings. Explore PrintLab here.