Autodesk: Official Design & Make Platform of Team USA

Greatness is designed and made

Autodesk is proud to support Team USA athletes who are going for gold at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Italy in 2026—and pushing boundaries to make anything possible.

Let there be pursuit

Not for perfection, but for precision—because the smallest details define the biggest moments. 

Meet the Team USA athletes who are making anything possible

Erin Jackson

U.S. Olympian–Speed Skating
Erin brings precision to the ice—and to every design challenge she tackles as an engineer.

Mike Schultz

U.S. Paralympian–Para Snowboarding
Mike turned personal adversity into groundbreaking prosthetic design–for himself and others.

Colby Stevenson

U.S. Olympian–Freestyle Skiing

Colby's fearless approach to competition was forged through a journey of resilience.

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Let There Be Speed student design contest

Calling all students. Can you create something that moves faster, smoother, and smarter? With U.S. Olympic Speed Skater, Erin Jackson, as your inspiration, show us how you embrace innovation and precision in this design contest.

Design and make anything with Autodesk

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Autodesk for education

Autodesk offers free access to our full portfolio of Design and Make software for eligible students and educators.

 


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Autodesk Community Gallery

Share and be inspired by the amazing projects that designers and makers like you are creating with Autodesk.

 


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Designing and making the LA28 Games

Autodesk is proud to be the Official Design & Make Platform of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Official Supporter of Team USA.

 


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Get to know Autodesk

What is Autodesk's partnership with the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games?

Autodesk is the Official Design and Make Platform of the LA28 Games and Team USA. Our software will support LA28's more than $1 billion temporary overlay and construction plan, incorporating sustainable design principles, supporting LA28's no-new-permanent-venues plan.

Is Autodesk software free for students and educators?

Yes! With our Autodesk education plan, we give eligible students and educators free access to our professional-grade software and tools. Autodesk is committed to providing the in-demand skills, hands-on experience, and industry-recognized credentials that students need to secure resilient careers in Design & Make industries. Learn more about our education plan here.

What is Autodesk's Design & Make Platform?

Autodesk's Design and Make Platform includes three industry clouds, Forma, Fusion, and Flow, that connect data, utilize AI-powered insights and automations, and help deliver business outcomes faster.

Where can I learn more about Design & Make?

We’re glad you asked! Our State of Design & Make Report is an annual global study revealing insights from industry leaders on how digital transformation drives business resilience, sustainability, and talent management. Explore the latest trends and findings in the 2025 Report here.

Wait, is Autodesk the company that does AutoCAD?

Yes! Or more like “Yes and...”  AutoCAD started it all in 1982, and today we are a global leader in software for architects, builders, engineers, designers, manufacturers, 3D artists, and production teams. Our extensive portfolio of cloud-based and desktop applications span a wide range of industries to empower innovators everywhere to design and make a better world.

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