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Overview – Get ready to chart new territory with the Instructables Maps Contest! Looking for projects that incorporate maps in clever, unexpected, or practical ways. Whether you’re building a topographic-inspired lamp, designing a travel tracker, creating a GPS-powered gadget, or crafting wall art from vintage atlases, if it features a map, it belongs here. Think big—or small—and show us how you navigate your world through making.
Your project can use physical maps, digital maps, interactive mapping tools, or even map-inspired designs. Functional builds, artistic creations, educational tools, and tech-driven projects are all welcome. The key is that maps play a meaningful role in your creation.
Plot your idea, document your process, and share your journey with the community.
Requirements – Create a fun tutorial that involves maps/mapping.
Grand Prize (1) – $500.00/Gift Card
Student Judges’ Prize (3) – $300.00/Gift Card
Design & Make with Autodesk Judges’ Prize (1) – $300.00/Gift Card
First Prize (3) – $300.00/Gift Card
Second Prize (5) – $100.00/Gift Card
Runner-Up (10) – $50.00/Gift Card
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