- 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!
- Event: May 8 – May 9, 2026
Register before: April 30 – May 7, 2025
Organized by
Key Dates to Guide Your Design Journey
Follow the key dates to successfully participate and complete
your 24-hour design sprint.
Registration Period
Idea Submission
Pre-Event Briefing
Event Duration
May 8th – May 9th, 2026 (24-hour sprint anytime on May 8)
Submission Deadline
Final absolute deadline by end of May 9th, 2026.
Winner Announcement
May 9th, 2026.
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.
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
- Registration via platform.
- Idea submission during registration.
- Pre-event briefing on WhatsApp for shortlisted participants.
The Sprint (May 8th - May 9th)
- Start anytime on May 8th.
- Individual remote work in Figma for 24 hours.
- Access to online mentorship from Inspiria AD and Marqera.
Post-Event
- Judges evaluate based on criteria.
- Submit user flows, Figma prototype link, and pitch video.
- Winners announced on May 9th, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Submit your user flows, Figma prototype, and a short pitch video
showcasing your solution.
- User Flows.
- Shareable Figma Prototype Link.
- 1–2 minute Pitch Video covering:
- Product idea
- Target audience
- Key features
- How the UI/UX solves the identified problem.
Judging Criteria
- 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
Incentives
Winners
- Mentoring session with Marqera UI/UX design leaders.
- Feature on Inspiria AD and Codebuddy/Marqera websites and social media.
- Potential collaboration or further development discussion.
- Certificate of achievement.
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!
- 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!
- Event: May 8 – May 9, 2026
Register before: April 30 – May 7, 2025
Organized by
Key Dates to Guide Your Design Journey
Follow the key dates to successfully participate and complete
your 24-hour design sprint.
Registration Period
Idea Submission
Pre-Event Briefing
Event Duration
May 8th – May 9th, 2026 (24-hour sprint anytime on May 8)
Submission Deadline
Final absolute deadline by end of May 9th, 2026.
Winner Announcement
May 9th, 2026.
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.
Your Step-by-
Step Path to the
Design Sprint
registration to submission and bring
your idea to life within 24 hours.
Pre-Event
- Registration via platform.
- Idea submission during registration.
- Pre-event briefing on WhatsApp for shortlisted participants.
The Sprint (May 8th - May 9th)
- Start anytime on May 8th.
- Individual remote work in Figma for 24 hours.
- Access to online mentorship from Inspiria AD and Marqera.
Post-Event
- Judges evaluate based on criteria.
- Submit user flows, Figma prototype link, and pitch video.
- Winners announced on May 9th, 2026.
Submission Requirements
and a short pitch video showcasing your
solution.
- User Flows.
- Shareable Figma Prototype Link.
- 1–2 minute Pitch Video covering:
- Product idea
- Target audience
- Key features
- How the UI/UX solves the identified problem.
Judging Criteria
- 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
Incentives
Winners
- Mentoring session with Marqera UI/UX design leaders.
- Feature on Inspiria AD and Codebuddy/Marqera websites and social media.
- Potential collaboration or further development discussion.
- Certificate of achievement.
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?
impactful digital solutions that
empower communities. Register now
and be part of a 24-hour sprint that turns
ideas into real-world change!