Unleash your creativity and design the future with UXPA UT Austin's
Unleash your creativity and design the future with UXPA UT Austin's
Unleash your creativity and design the future with UXPA UT Austin's
About
Designathon
About
Designathon
Are you ready to push the limits of your design skills and unleash your creativity? Then, you won't want to miss UXPA UT Austin's Designathon! This exciting event is a weekend-long design challenge where participants work together in teams to create innovative solutions to real-world problems. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with fellow designers, learn from industry experts, and present your work to a panel of judges
The Designathon is a unique and dynamic experience that offers a chance for you to showcase your skills, challenge yourself, and network with other designers. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is the perfect opportunity to take your design skills to the next level.
So, are you ready to step up to the challenge and join the design revolution? Register now and get ready for an unforgettable experience!.
Are you ready to push the limits of your design skills and unleash your creativity? Then, you won't want to miss UXPA UT Austin's Designathon! This exciting event is a weekend-long design challenge where participants work together in teams to create innovative solutions to real-world problems. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with fellow designers, learn from industry experts, and present your work to a panel of judges
The Designathon is a unique and dynamic experience that offers a chance for you to showcase your skills, challenge yourself, and network with other designers. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is the perfect opportunity to take your design skills to the next level.
So, are you ready to step up to the challenge and join the design revolution? Register now and get ready for an unforgettable experience!.
Why apply for
Designathon
Why apply for
Designathon
Participate in UXPA UT Austin's Designathon and take your design skills to the next level!
Work in teams of four with fellow designers and tackle real-world design challenges.
Receive feedback and guidance from industry professionals and prominent design mentors.
Gain hands-on design experience and showcase your skills to the world.
Network with like-minded individuals and build lasting relationships with other designers.
Expand your portfolio, learn new skills, and challenge yourself in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Participate in UXPA UT Austin's Designathon and take your design skills to the next level!
Work in teams of four with fellow designers and tackle real-world design challenges.
Receive feedback and guidance from industry professionals and prominent design mentors.
Gain hands-on design experience and showcase your skills to the world.
Network with like-minded individuals and build lasting relationships with other designers.
Expand your portfolio, learn new skills, and challenge yourself in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Have Fun
Meet UX people
Get a portfolio piece
Networking with UX Professionals
Prompt for
Designathon
Prompt for
Designathon
Problem Statement
Problem Statement
Generative AI has the potential to enhance the user experience of digital products by providing personalized and dynamic content. But doing so requires a thoughtful and innovative approach. In this designathon, participants will have the opportunity to brainstorm and redesign the user experience of a currently available digital product by integrating it with a generative AI using Figma. The goal is to create a user-friendly and practical design that leverages the power of generative AI to improve a significant part of the digital user experience.
Generative AI has the potential to enhance the user experience of digital products by providing personalized and dynamic content. But doing so requires a thoughtful and innovative approach. In this designathon, participants will have the opportunity to brainstorm and redesign the user experience of a currently available digital product by integrating it with a generative AI using Figma. The goal is to create a user-friendly and practical design that leverages the power of generative AI to improve a significant part of the digital user experience.
Design Requirements
Design Requirements
Participants must work in teams of 2-5 to create a design for a “generative AI integration” that meets the following requirements:
The teams must submit a redesign to enhance the user experience of an existing digital product using generative AI.
The generative AI integration should focus on generating only one form of content (text, image, video, etc.)
The product must be designed with scalability in mind and prioritize ethical considerations.
The final product should be easy to use and accessible to everyone in its target audience.
Participants must work in teams of 2-5 to create a design for a “generative AI integration” that meets the following requirements:
The teams must submit a redesign to enhance the user experience of an existing digital product using generative AI.
The generative AI integration should focus on generating only one form of content (text, image, video, etc.)
The product must be designed with scalability in mind and prioritize ethical considerations.
The final product should be easy to use and accessible to everyone in its target audience.
Deliverables
Deliverables
Teams are expected to submit the following deliverables:
A Figma file with a single interaction flow in high fidelity that demonstrates the redesigned user experience with the generative AI integration.
A Figma or Figjam file documenting your work. Help us understand your thought process during collaboration, brainstorming, how you employed user-empathy in the design process, and product thinking.
Teams are expected to submit the following deliverables:
A Figma file with a single interaction flow in high fidelity that demonstrates the redesigned user experience with the generative AI integration.
A Figma or Figjam file documenting your work. Help us understand your thought process during collaboration, brainstorming, how you employed user-empathy in the design process, and product thinking.
Expectations
Expectations
Teams will dedicate time spent during the designathon to showcase their work. We ask that you do not spend time before the designathon actively working on the prompt.
Teams will dedicate time spent during the designathon to showcase their work. We ask that you do not spend time before the designathon actively working on the prompt.
Evaluation Rubric
Evaluation Rubric
Design submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Innovation: Does the submission demonstrate originality and creativity in its design?
Accessibility:Is the submission designed to consider accessibility considerations for users with disabilities, such as providing alternative modes of interaction or ensuring the design is compatible with assistive technologies?
Ethical considerations: Does the submission prioritize ethics and transparency,with clear user control over the generated content?
Usability: Is the submission intuitive and easy to use without requiring significant technical knowledge from the user?
Collaboration: Does the submission demonstrate effective collaboration among team members?
Design submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Innovation: Does the submission demonstrate originality and creativity in its design?
Accessibility:Is the submission designed to consider accessibility considerations for users with disabilities, such as providing alternative modes of interaction or ensuring the design is compatible with assistive technologies?
Ethical considerations: Does the submission prioritize ethics and transparency,with clear user control over the generated content?
Usability: Is the submission intuitive and easy to use without requiring significant technical knowledge from the user?
Collaboration: Does the submission demonstrate effective collaboration among team members?
Lineup at the
Designathon
Lineup at the
Designathon
Timeline
Designathon
Timeline
Designathon
Questions about the
Designathon?
Questions about the
Designathon?
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Is this event taking place virtually or in-person? Is attendance in-person required?
Is this event taking place virtually or in-person? Is attendance in-person required?
Is this event taking place virtually or in-person? Is attendance in-person required?
This event is being held in-person, and all participants must be present on-site to collaborate on the design challenge.
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What are the prizes available for the winners of designathon?
What are the prizes available for the winners of designathon?
What are the prizes available for the winners of designathon?
The winners will receive a Figma Swag Hamper, a premium Figma account access, and gift codes to order products from the Figma store for free!
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Will certificates be awarded to participants?
Will certificates be awarded to participants?
Will certificates be awarded to participants?
All participants will receive a digital certificate of participation, while winners will also receive an achievement certificate.
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Is it possible to attend the workshops but skip the design session?
Is it possible to attend the workshops but skip the design session?
Is it possible to attend the workshops but skip the design session?
Yes, you can participate in the workshops without attending the designathon, but you won't be eligible to receive any swag.
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Will lunch be provided?
Will lunch be provided?
Will lunch be provided?
While we will offer some snacks, a proper lunch will not be provided.
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Designathon?
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