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2024 State of Design & Make Report from Autodesk Finds Growing Confidence in Resilience, Optimism Toward AI

SAN FRANCISCO, April 10, 2024 — (PRNewswire) — Leaders from industries that design and make places, objects, and experiences are far more confident about their companies' resilience than last year and have a surprisingly high level of trust in AI, according to the  2024 State of Design & Make report released today by Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK). The group largely sees AI as a current tool rather than a futuristic pipe dream, leading to increased investment as they chase the promise of greater productivity and improved sustainability. 

Design and Make industries – architecture, engineering and construction; design and manufacturing; and media and entertainment – employ nearly 300 million people worldwide* and by 2027 will represent $30 trillion in value globally**. Autodesk's second annual report reveals the issues and sentiments these industries are facing, with the goal of helping leaders chart a path to the future. 

Key report takeaways:  

"While capacity and economic constraints have dominated industry conversations, it's not surprising to see increased trust and optimism in AI, digital transformation, and sustainability, as our customers aim to be more efficient and cost-effective," said Andrew Anagnost, President and CEO, Autodesk. "As the world confronts unprecedented challenges, technology is our most powerful tool for designing and making a better world for all." 

The rise of AI in design and make 

As trust in technology is growing, AI is shaping business transformation across industries. Businesses are using AI to increase productivity and automate work, and leaders predict that generative AI will help people make crucial design decisions about physical products, buildings, and digital assets in the next several years.  

Sustainability commitments are key to company success  

Changing attitudes around sustainability are driving progress, with leaders investing in energy efficiency, materials reduction, and more sustainable processes.  

Companies are focused on upskilling in three areas 

The top three digital skills companies are looking for include: the ability to work with AI, digital design, and software development/programming. This is a result of high costs forcing companies to become more economic; however, as workforces tighten, the skills and technical education that employees possess are falling short of meeting essential business needs. 

Complete findings of the  2024 State of Design & Make report can be found on Autodesk.com. 

Sources: 
* World Economic Forum 
** Statista,  Statista,  Oxford Economics & PWC 

About the State of Design and Make Report  

For this year's report, Autodesk surveyed and interviewed 5,399 industry leaders, futurists, and experts in the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations; design and manufacturing; and media and entertainment industries from 18 countries around the globe. The report contains key findings from this research, including details at the sector and regional level. 

About Autodesk  

The world's designers, engineers, builders, and creators trust Autodesk to help them design and make anything. From the buildings we live and work in, to the cars we drive and the bridges we drive over. From the products we use and rely on, to the movies and games that inspire us. Autodesk's Design and Make Platform unlocks the power of data to accelerate insights and automate processes, empowering our customers with the technology to create the world around us and deliver better outcomes for their business and the planet. For more information, visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk. #MakeAnything  

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