About the challenge

The University of North Texas' User Experience Student Association is putting on its very first Design-a-Thon with the theme Pixels with Purpose! This Design-a-thon will be an impactful 8-week design challenge that focuses on cultivating ethical design practices. We hope this immersive experience will  empower participants to create digital platforms addressing pressing issues such as data privacy, accessibility, and technology addiction. Guided by industry leaders through exclusive workshops, participants will gain practical insights into the intricate landscape of ethical considerations in design.


Requirements

The Prompt

In the rapidly evolving design world, ethical design practices are becoming more important in shaping user experiences. The challenge is to design a digital platform that proactively addresses current ethical issues, including but not limited to, data privacy, technology addiction, accessibility for people with all abilities, and backgrounds, or overconsumption.

 

What to Submit

  • A link to your prototype including 8 hi-fidelity screens that address the prompt
  • A link to your devpost submission by April 9th at 11:45 PM including 
    • at least 1 form of user testing
    • at least 2 forms of user research
    • A google doc submisson with your devpost link and team name

 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$380 in prizes
1st Place Cash Prize
1 winner

2nd Place Cash Prize
1 winner

3rd Place Cash Prize
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

TBD

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Judging Criteria

  • Relevance
    Does your product addresses the defined problem holistically?
  • Research
    Is your product fully supported by the research you conducted?
  • Usability
    Are your designs legible, with a clear user flow that is easy to navigate?
  • Innovation
    Does your design solve the problem in a new and creative way?
  • Presentation Quality
    Does your write up or presentation clearly conveys every aspect of your design ranging from research to final product?

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