About the challenge

This hackathon brings together creative minds to address some of the most pressing issues facing society today. Participants will design and prototype mobile or web apps that provide impactful, user-centered solutions to global problems, using UI/UX principles.

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Participants are tasked with choosing a global issue they are passionate about, ranging from environmental sustainability, healthcare, education, social inequality, mental health, to other critical areas. They will then build an intuitive and impactful app prototype aimed at solving or mitigating this issue.

This event is beginner-friendly, so even if it’s your first time using design tools or participating in a hackathon, don’t worry! Just do your best to bring your ideas to life. After submission, our panel of judges—professionals in the design and tech fields—will provide personalized feedback to help you improve your design and grow your skills.

Requirements

What to Build

Design or Code an App or prototype!

For designing a prototype, we recommend using Figma-- but any other tools will do as long the app is interactive!

What to Submit

A link to your app (this could be a Figma Try it out link (if you are using Figma)). If you do not have a link, please provide a video of the whole interactions in the app. 

Organized and written video explaining your project (Whats the problem, who are the intended user, how are you solving this problem, main features, and some insights on your design process)

 

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Prizes

4 non-cash prizes
Best Overall Solution
1 winner

non-cash prize; 1 certificate

Most Innovative App Design
1 winner

non-cash prize; 1 certificate

Best User Experience
1 winner

non-cash prize; 1 certificate

Social Impact Award
1 winner

non-cash prize; 1 certificate

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Tanvi Pisal

Tanvi Pisal
Product Designer at Sikka Software

Xiesiyuan (Sybil) Shu

Xiesiyuan (Sybil) Shu
UX Designer at Threshold Lab

Pooja Vazirani

Pooja Vazirani
Senior UX Designer at OneTrust

Prasanna Kumaar Pandiane

Prasanna Kumaar Pandiane
Interaction Designer at Google

Luisa Pires

Luisa Pires
Staff UX Designer at Google

Alyona Miliutina

Alyona Miliutina
Senior Interaction Designer at Google

Fiona Xian

Fiona Xian
RHS Design Club President

Judging Criteria

  • Problem Identification
    Clearly identifies a pressing global issue with comprehensive understanding and relevance. Is the global issue clearly stated? Do they show why it matters and who it affects? Is the issue genuinely significant and relevant?
  • Innovation Solution
    Presents a unique, creative, and practical app prototype that effectively addresses the chosen issue. Is the app idea original and creative? Is the prototype clear, usable, realistic, and effectively addresses the issue?
  • User-Centered Design
    Exemplary application of UI/UX principles; the design is highly intuitive and user-friendly, effectively engaging the target audience. Is the design intuitive and user-friendly? Are UI/UX principles used effectively for the target users?
  • Impact and Feasibility
    The app can make a potential impact on the chosen issue. Realistic solution. Is the solution realistic and feasible? Could the app make a meaningful impact on the issue?

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