Working on a web platform where:
You post a 3D model design request while making a pledge (like submitting a ticket) and the community can make additional pledges to attract designers to make things missing from online 3D model libraries like thingiverse and turbosquid.
Essentially, we're allowing 3D printing enthusiasts who don't know how to design, visual effect (VFX) professionals to request designs from 3D artists, designers, engineers with community funding essentially.
Designers own the IP and are encouraged to enrich the public 3D model libraries while getting paid.
I'm not sure how much university actually contributes to one's success and some might be self-taught, but certainly the people you are surrounded with and work with (which is often at university) do for sure.
I was wondering what people's thoughts on university, especially engineering degrees are.