RESEARCH

Original research reports

Autodesk conducts original research to surface actionable insights to fuel our customers’ business decisions. We publish a global, annual, longitudinal State of Design & Make report with insights from leaders in architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, filmmaking, and gaming from around the world. We also publish special edition reports that offer deep dives on various topics or subindustries throughout the year.

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2023 State of Design & Make Special Edition: Spotlight on Decarbonization

New research uncovers the critical role that both mindset and technology play in driving architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) and design and manufacturing (D&M) industries to decarbonize.

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2023 State of Design & Make Special Edition: Spotlight on Industrial Machinery

Rethinking organizations, processes, and tools can help companies gain a competitive edge in the market.

 

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2023 State of Design & Make Special Edition: Spotlight on Automotive

New technologies in the automotive sector will pave the way for more innovation than ever before.

 

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2023 State of Design & Make

Insights from industry leaders on how digital transformation is driving business resilience, sustainability, and talent management.

 

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Industry research for a better world

Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. With a diverse team of scientists and industry experts, Autodesk Research advances this mission by exploring new possibilities where others see roadblocks, conducting industrial research that helps customers design and make a better world for all.