Product Design Sprint

About the challengeWestern Founders Network’s Product Design Sprint (PDS) is a weekend-long, hackathon-style design competition where teams use design thinking to tackle a real-world problem and pitch a portfolio-ready solution.You’ll go from problem → research/insights → ideation → wireframes/prototype → final pitch, with support from workshops, mentors, and industry guests. Whether you’re brand new to product design or already experienced, PDS is built to help you learn fast, collaborate, and ship something you’re proud to show.What you’ll doWork in teams to solve a real product challengeApply design thinking and user-centered design methodsBuild a prototype (Figma recommended) + concise product storyPresent your solution to judges and get actionable feedbackNetwork with mentors and company reps through workshops/coffee chatsDeliverables (for Devpost submission)Project name + short descriptionProblem statement + target userSolution overview + key featuresPrototype link (Figma or equivalent) + screenshotsOptional: demo video (recommended), research notes, user flowsGet startedSign up and form a team (or join solo and we’ll help match you).Join the opening session to receive the challenge + resources.Attend workshops/mentor hours, then build your prototype.Submit on Devpost before the deadline and pitch during finals.