Participants compete to solve a specific real world problem through rapid prototyping and design thinking. Think Hackathon without the code, making this event accessible to everyone!

Topic and problem space will be announced 24 hours before the beginning of the event.

3 Main Awards with Prizes:

• Best Prototype
• Most Innovative Concept
• Best Presentation

This event is for students and professionals (Free for university students with valid university ID/email)

Event Schedule

Friday evening:

6:30-7 Check-in

7-8 Panel discussion introducing a problem space. Panel is comprised of Subject Matter Expert, Real/Potential User and a Professional Designer

8-10 Workshop introducing design thinking and rapid prototyping with time for collaboration and ideation with other participants. This workshop concludes with the formation of groups

Saturday:

9-10 Breakfast and networking

10-12pm Participants work on prototypes

12-1pm Working lunch (lunch provided)

1-2pm Mentor check-in

2-4pm Facilitated group testing session

4-8pm Refine prototypes

8-10 Presentations, judging and awards.