
Protothon - A 15 hour design thinking & prototyping competitive event.
Event Information
Description
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!
This event will be focused on Disaster Relief and is Sponsored by EY!
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. This section has three parts: Intro- duction to event theme, three 10-minute lightning talks, facilitated Q & A.
8-10 Workshop introducing design thinking and rapid prototyping
Saturday:
9-10 Check-in, networking and group formation
10-1pm Participants work on prototypes
1-2pm Working lunch (lunch provided)
2-4pm Group testing session
4-7pm Refine prototypes
7-7:45pm Dinner and Science Fair Set-up
8-9pm Science Fair Style Judging
9-10pm Award Presentations