University of Washington — Hackathon
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
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.