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Design-A-Thon

The Design-A-Thon is a fun UI/UX competition where you will collaborate to solve real design problems. Drawing attention towards design thinking and prototyping without coding!

Prize Pool

Non-cash Prize

Location

Online

Duration

1 day

Date

May 21, 2026 - May 22, 2026

About the Hackathon

The Design-A-Thon is a fun UI/UX competition where you will collaborate to solve real design problems. Drawing attention towards design thinking and prototyping without coding!

About the challengeThe Design-A-Thon is IxDA UWB’s 2nd annual UI/UX competition where participants collaborate to solve real-world design challenges through creativity, innovation, and user-centered thinking. Attendees will have the opportunity to choose a track that speaks to their interests, design a solution around a central theme, and create an impactful user experience concept. Participants can submit visual deliverables such as a Figma prototype, wireframes, mockups, or interactive demos that showcase their solution and design process.Throughout the work session, mentors that specialize in UI/UX will be available to provide guidance and support to teams as they develop their ideas. Lunch will be provided for all. At the end of the event, teams will present their ideas to leading tech company professionals, gaining valuable feedback, networking opportunities, and hands-on experience in UI/UX design and product thinking.The winning team will have the opportunity to earn prizes and recognition for their innovative solutions.Schedule10:00 - 10:15 AM→ Check-In                                                                                                                                    Start the day by arriving at UW2-141, check-in with one of our officers, and find a seat!10:15 - 10:30 AM→ Opening Ceremony10:30 - 10:40 AM→ Form Teams                                                                                                                              Find a group of 3-5 students to create your design with10:45 AM - 2:45 PM→ Competition Work TimeThere will be mentors to help you while you work12:30 - 1:30 PM→ Lunch is served2:45 - 3:00 PM→ SubmissionFinish up your designs and submit on Devpost3:00 - 3:15 PM→ Judges Introduction3:15 - 4:15 PM→ Pitching to Judges4:15 - 4:45 PM→ Judges Deliberation                                                                                                                      All attendees will get a chance to rest and engage in mini games to win small prizes!4:45 - 5:00 PM→ Winners announced!                                                                                                                  Prizes given, closing ceremony, final group picture.End

Event Details

Format

Online

Prize Pool

Non-cash Prize

Currency

USD

Start

May 21, 2026

End

May 22, 2026

Duration

1 day

UW

Organized by University of Washington

Online · Upcoming

Timeline

May 21, 2026

EVENT STARTS

Hackathon kicks off. Join online and start building.

May 22, 2026

EVENT ENDS

Final submissions and judging period begins.