Event: May 9 – May 10, 2025

Welcome to Design-O-thon

Empowering Communities Through Technology. Design intuitive SaaS, D2C, or AI products that solve real-world problems — in a 24-hour sprint!

Registration dates: April 30 – May 7, 2025

Organized by Inspiria AD in association with Marqera

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Timeline

Key Dates to Guide Your Design Journey

Follow the key dates to successfully participate and complete your 24-hour design sprint.

Registration Period

April 30th – May 7th, 2025 (individuals can register anytime).

Step 01

Idea Submission

Submit 1–2 sentence idea, problem statement, and solution approach during registration.

Step 02

Pre-Event Briefing

May 8th, 2025 (WhatsApp group for shortlisted members).

Step 03

Event Duration

May 9th – May 10th, 2025 (24-hour sprint, start anytime on May 9th).

Step 04
Focus

About the Event

Design for Good — Empowering Communities Through Technology.

  • Design a SaaS, D2C, or AI product prototype in Figma within 24 hours.
  • Address real-world challenges like accessibility, mental health, environmental impact, education access, and civic engagement.
  • Create intuitive, inclusive, and visually appealing digital experiences.
  • Empower communities by using technology-driven, human-centered design solutions.
Designers collaborating during a design sprint
How It Works

Your Step-by-Step Path to the Design Sprint

Understand the process from registration to submission and bring your idea to life within 24 hours.

Pre-Event

  • 01Registration via platform.
  • 02Idea submission during registration.
  • 03Pre-event briefing on WhatsApp for shortlisted participants.

The Sprint

(May 9th – May 10th)
  • 01Start anytime on May 9th.
  • 02Individual remote work in Figma for 24 hours.
  • 03Access to online mentorship from Inspiria AD and Marqera.

Post-Event

  • 01Judges evaluate based on criteria.
  • 02Submit user flows, Figma prototype link, and pitch video.
  • 03Winners announced on May 10th, 2025.
Team preparing a design submission
Submissions

Submission Requirements

Submit your user flows, Figma prototype, and a short pitch video showcasing your solution.

  • 01

    User Flows.

  • 02

    Shareable Figma Prototype Link.

  • 03

    1–2 minute Pitch Video covering:

    • Product Idea
    • Target audience
    • Key features
    • How the UI/UX solves the identified problem.
Design-O-Thon panel of judges

Judging Criteria

Design for Good — Empowering Communities Through Technology

Problem Understanding & Relevance
Visual Design (UI)
Innovation & Creativity
Pitch Clarity & Conviction
Prototype Functionality & Completeness (within 24-hour constraint)
User Experience (UX): Intuitiveness and ease of use
Effectiveness of UI/UX in Solving the Problem
Rewards

Incentives

Winners reward
For the podium

Winners

  • Mentoring session with Marqera UI/UX design leaders.
  • Feature on Inspiria AD and Codestudy/Marqera websites and social media.
  • Potential collaboration or further development discussion.
  • Certificate of achievement.
All Participants reward
For everyone who ships

All Participants

  • Certificate of participation.
  • Access to exclusive design resources or discounts (if applicable).
  • Networking opportunities through online channels.

Ready to Design for Good UX?

Join passionate designers in creating impactful digital solutions that empower communities. Register now and be part of a 24-hour sprint that turns ideas into real-world change!

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