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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  • Accessibility & Inclusivity:

    • Apps that adapt to users with disabilities.

    • AI-powered interfaces for visually or hearing-impaired individuals.

  • Mental Health & Well-Being:

    • Calming, distraction-free journaling apps.

    • AI-guided meditation and stress management platforms.

  •  E-Commerce & Retail UX:

    • Intuitive online marketplaces with seamless checkout.

    • AI-powered recommendations that truly understand user intent.

  •  EdTech & Learning Platforms:

    • Interactive learning environments with engaging UX.

    • AI tutors that personalize the learning experience.

  •  Healthcare Interfaces:

    • Patient portals with intuitive navigation.

    • AI symptom-checkers that offer clarity without jargon.

Requirements

What to Submit

Prototype or Demo:

  • A functional prototype, demo, or interactive design.

  • Can be built using Figma, HTML/CSS/JS, React, or any preferred too.

Pitch Video:

  • 2-3 minute video explaining the problem, solution, and UX highlights.

Code Repository:

  • GitHub or any public repo with clear documentation.

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Prizes

3 non-cash prizes
1st Place
1 winner

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2nd Place
1 winner

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3rd Place
1 winner

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Devpost Achievements

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Judges

Sri Harsha Pothineni

Sri Harsha Pothineni
Senior Software Engineer at Meta

 Yuzhen Lin

Yuzhen Lin
Data Scientist at Capitol One

Bhakti Mahato

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

Samiksha Makhijani
Lead Product Designer

Sunil Kumar Suvvari

Sunil Kumar Suvvari
Principal Agile Practitioner at Bank of America

Lorick Jain
Chief of Staff at Docnexus.ai

Naga Murali Krishna Koneru

Naga Murali Krishna Koneru
Technical Architect @ Hexaware Technologies Inc, USA

Vishal Mehta

Vishal Mehta
UX Lead

Judging Criteria

  • Be Creative!
  • 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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