Catalyst is a virtual, UI/UX designathon that aims to challenge participants to explore how design, innovation, and community interact. Across 3 days, teams will collaborate to solve a design challenge and build a prototype of an app or a website that addresses modern-day problems - no coding required. Catalyst is open to all students across the country, regardless of experience level, so beginners are more than welcome!
Requirements
All submissions are due at 12pm EST on Sun, March 26th at catalyst-2023.devpost.com.
- We are only able to accept competition submissions from undergraduate students based in the United States.
- Submissions without a .edu email address will be automatically disqualified.
ALL TEAMS
- Max 3-minute video demo explaining the prototype. Include a link to your prototype with your DevPost submission.
- DevPost write up:
- Answer these 2 questions with your submission:
- a. What is the problem your solution addresses? (150 word limit)
- b. Why did you pick this solution, and how does it address the problem? (150 word limit)
- Answer these 2 questions with your submission:
BEGINNER TEAMS
- Low/medium-fidelity prototype (visual design not included) of 1 flow (~3-5 screens or more). Include a link to your prototype with your DevPost submission.
- 1 high fidelity screen to demonstrate the visual design (Incorporate this screen anywhere into your prototype)
EXPERIENCED TEAMS
- High-fidelity prototype (visual design included) of 2-3 flows (~6-15 screens or more). Include a link to your prototype with your DevPost submission.
Prizes
Track 1: Culture, First Place
3 x $75 Amazon Gift Cards
3 months of free access to a full set plan on Icons8
1 BLICK arts materials gift bag
Track 1: Culture, Honorable Mention
3 x $25 Amazon Gift Cards
3 months of free access to a full set plan on Icons8
Track 2: Travel, First Place
3 x $75 Amazon Gift Cards
3 months of free access to a full set plan on Icons8
1 BLICK arts materials gift bag
Track 2: Travel, Honorable Mention
3 x $25 Amazon Gift Cards
3 months of free access to a full set plan on Icons8
Track 3: Coexistence, First Place
3 x $75 Amazon Gift Cards
3 months of free access to a full set plan on Icons8
1 BLICK arts materials gift bag
Track 3: Coexistence, Honorable Mention
3 x $25 Amazon Gift Cards
3 months of free access to a full set plan on Icons8
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Emme Enojado
Slalom Build
Nitya Kumar
Meta
Jason Zhou
PayPal
Judging Criteria
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User Research
Does the solution address an audience & their needs? -
Ideation
Does the solution present an original and innovative idea? -
Prototype
Is the project easy to use and the information easy to navigate? -
Visual Design
Are the visual components used in a thoughtful and consistent way?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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