Design-O-Thon2026
Design for Good — Empowering Communities Through Technology
Design intuitive SaaS, D2C or AI products that solve real-world problems — in a 24-hour sprint.
Design for Good
Build a SaaS, D2C or AI product prototype in Figma within 24 hours. Tackle real-world challenges — accessibility, mental health, environmental impact, education access and civic engagement — and craft intuitive, inclusive, visually compelling digital experiences that empower communities through human-centred design.
Key dates to guide your journey
Follow the milestones to participate and complete your 24-hour design sprint.
- 01
Registration Period
Register on the Unstop platform and pick your problem statement.
- 02
Idea Submission
Submit your chosen idea during registration.
- 03
Pre-Event Briefing
Shortlisted participants are briefed on WhatsApp before the sprint.
- 04
Event Duration
May 8th – 9th, 2026 — the 24-hour sprint kicks off 9 AM, May 8th.
- 05
Submission Deadline
All entries due by May 9th, 2026.
- 06
Winner Announcement
Winners revealed on May 9th, 2026.
Your step-by-step path
From registration to submission — bring your idea to life within 24 hours.
Get set up
- Registration via the Unstop platform.
- Idea selection during registration.
- Pre-event briefing on WhatsApp for shortlisted participants.
The 24-hour sprint
- Starts at 9 AM on May 8th.
- Teams work in Figma for 24 hours on their selected project.
- Live access to mentorship from industry professionals.
Submit & win
- Submit user flows, Figma prototype link and a pitch.
- Judges evaluate against the criteria.
- Winners announced on May 9th, 2026.
Submission requirements
- User flows
- Shareable Figma prototype link
- Presentation pitch — product idea, target audience, key features, and how the UI/UX solves the identified problem
Judging criteria
- 1Problem understanding & relevance
- 2Visual design (UI)
- 3Innovation & creativity
- 4Pitch clarity & conviction
- 5Prototype functionality & completeness
- 6User experience (UX) — intuitiveness & ease of use
- 7Effectiveness of UI/UX in solving the problem
What's in it for you
Winners
- Mentoring session with UI/UX design leaders.
- Feature on Inspiria & Design-O-Thon websites and social media.
- Potential collaboration or further-development discussion.
- Certificate of achievement.
All Participants
- Certificate of participation.
- Access to exclusive design resources & discounts.
- Networking opportunities with the design community.
Ready to design for good?
Join passionate designers turning ideas into real-world change. Register now and be part of a 24-hour sprint where great UI/UX meets genuine impact.
Register on Unstop