NextGen Creators

The “NextGen Creators” category provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate and develop their knowledge and skills in urban planning and modern technologies. Within the framework of the competition, participants will utilize a game-based learning approach to design and construct innovative and functional urban prototypes aligned with real-world city environments. During this process, students will transform their ideas into physical models through the use of 3D modeling and 3D printing technologies.

The primary objective of this competition is to enable students to apply urban planning, engineering, and design principles in a practical context, while also enhancing their analytical thinking, spatial awareness, problem-solving, and innovative thinking skills. Participants will present comprehensive solutions by considering key aspects such as urban infrastructure, planning strategies, and the development of functional environments.

Age limit: 13–15 (Participants must be at least 13 years old and under 16 as of November 1, 2026)

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2 students and 1 mentor

Developed skills

Students become familiar with the working principles of 3D printers and optimal printing parameters. They learn how factors such as nozzle temperature, layer thickness, and printing speed affect print quality. They identify technical issues and apply effective solutions to resolve them.

Students develop skills in 3D modeling software, enhancing their spatial thinking, dimensional accuracy, and functional design abilities. During the prototyping process, they acquire an understanding of dimensional compatibility and assembly sequencing. They also learn to balance aesthetic considerations with functional requirements.

Students gain competencies in urban environment planning, including zoning (residential, public, and other areas), organization of transportation systems, and the development of functionally structured environments.

Through simulation and game-based learning approaches, they acquire experience in resource management, population growth planning, and the analysis of various urban development scenarios.

As a result of this process, students enhance their strategic thinking, planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, enabling them to select and implement optimal solutions.

 

 

Interdisciplinary integration
Physics
Understanding the general working principles and practical applications of technical systems used in urban environments.

Mathematics
Coordinate systems, measurement accuracy, scale, and calculations of area and volume. Logical and functional structuring in urban planning.

Technology
3D modeling, 3D printing technologies, and the development of urban prototypes. Transformation of digital designs into physical models.

Computer Science
Urban planning in simulation environments, resource management, and analysis of outcomes. Development of systems thinking and optimization skills through game-based learning.

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