---
title: "Ideas and Planning"
category: "meetup"
order: 4
description: "Future challenge concepts, workshop topics, and community suggestions."
tags:
  - meetup
  - planning
---

# 3D Print Meetup Ideas & Planning

## Competition Format: "Sliced" Design Challenge

> Inspired by "Chopped" TV show format

- **Concept**: Head-to-head design competition with surprise challenges
- **Community Outreach**:
  - Reach out to local schools and robotics teams for participation
  - Coordinate with Lynn Fritz regarding scheduling and involvement
- **Format**: Timed design challenges with specific constraints or materials

## Event Structure & Categories

### Show & Tell Segments

- **Multiple Categories**: Organize different sections with specific themes
- **Recognition**: Prizes for each category winner
- **Documentation**: Take photos of winners to share to social media
- **Video Documentation**: Record videos of winners for social media sharing
- **Hybrid Format**: Combine show & tell with competitive elements

### Prize Structure

- Individual category winners
- Overall competition winner
- People's choice award

## Monthly Challenges & Community Engagement

### Challenge Selection Process

- **Monthly Themes**: Set up rotating monthly design challenges
- **Community Input**:
  - Create ballot/survey system for challenge suggestions
  - Integrate Discord and partner schools for voting
- **Integration**: Coordinate with Downslash platform for submissions

### Voting & Participation

- Discord community polls
- School partnership voting  
- Public showcase events
- Integration between Discord and school communities