About the challenge
In today’s digital world, great technology isn’t enough — it has to feel great too. This hackathon challenges participants to design and build innovative digital solutions where user experience (UX) takes center stage. Whether it’s a mobile app, web platform, or AI-powered tool, the goal is to create products that are intuitive, accessible, and delightful to use.
Participants will focus on solving real-world problems by prioritizing usability, empathy, and seamless interaction in their designs.
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Look below for ideas of topics you can delve into!
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Accessibility & Inclusivity:
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Apps that adapt to users with disabilities.
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AI-powered interfaces for visually or hearing-impaired individuals.
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Mental Health & Well-Being:
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Calming, distraction-free journaling apps.
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AI-guided meditation and stress management platforms.
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E-Commerce & Retail UX:
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Intuitive online marketplaces with seamless checkout.
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AI-powered recommendations that truly understand user intent.
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EdTech & Learning Platforms:
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Interactive learning environments with engaging UX.
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AI tutors that personalize the learning experience.
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Healthcare Interfaces:
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Patient portals with intuitive navigation.
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AI symptom-checkers that offer clarity without jargon.
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Requirements
What to Submit
Prototype or Demo:
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A functional prototype, demo, or interactive design.
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Can be built using Figma, HTML/CSS/JS, React, or any preferred too.
Pitch Video:
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2-3 minute video explaining the problem, solution, and UX highlights.
Code Repository:
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GitHub or any public repo with clear documentation.
Prizes
1st Place
NordVPN Sponsored Gifts!
2nd Place
NordVPN Sponsored Gifts!
3rd Place
NordVPN Sponsored Gifts!
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Sri Harsha Pothineni
Senior Software Engineer at Meta
Yuzhen Lin
Data Scientist at Capitol One
Bhakti Mahato
Product Mangement and Design Professional
SM Sohan
Engineering Manager at Google Cloud with a PhD in Computer Science
Sakshi Agarwal
Rubrik Senior Software Engineer
Ishita Prasad
AI, Robotics, and Product Management
Arvind Chaudhary
ML and AI
Prudhvi Naayini
Senior Vice President JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Samiksha Makhijani
Lead Product Designer
Sunil Kumar Suvvari
Principal Agile Practitioner at Bank of America
Lorick Jain
Chief of Staff at Docnexus.ai
Naga Murali Krishna Koneru
Technical Architect @ Hexaware Technologies Inc, USA
Vishal Mehta
UX Lead
Judging Criteria
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Be Creative!
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Problem Identification
Clearly identifies a pressing global issue with comprehensive understanding and relevance. -
Innovative Solution
Presents a unique, creative, and practical app prototype that effectively addresses the chosen issue. -
User-Centered Design
Exemplary application of UI/UX principles; the design is highly intuitive and user-friendly, effectively engaging the target audience. -
Impact and Feasibility
The app can make a potential impact on the chosen issue. Realistic solution.
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