The State of Design & Make report is a global, annual, longitudinal study for leaders who design and make places, objects, and experiences. It identifies the most pressing issues shaping today’s businesses and helps leaders make informed, strategic decisions about how to prioritize and invest for the future.

For the 2025 State of Design & Make D&M industry report, Autodesk surveyed and interviewed 1,925 industry leaders, futurists, and experts across product design and manufacturing (D&M). This is the third longitudinal year of this report series with data comparisons from the previous two reports. Download this report to learn more about the key insights and findings.