🗓️ Aug 29 - Oct 10 2024
📍 Where? Discord Server
👥 Team of 3 to 4 participants & 1 Mentor
⏰ ~10 - 15 hours per week
💼 4 clients / Partners
Welcome to the UX Design Challenge, where we take things to the next level by moving beyond hypothetical scenarios to tackle real-world design projects!
This is your chance to engage with actual clients, address genuine user needs, and make a tangible impact in the design community.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, build your portfolio, or contribute as a mentor, this challenge offers an opportunity to dive into real-life design problems and collaborate with industry professionals.
Audiowave AI specializes in transforming text into engaging audio content using its advanced AI-powered text-to-speech tool. The platform enables users to create inspiring playlists, listen on the go with their mobile web app, and leverage advanced analysis tools to turn data into actionable insights. With Audio Wave.ai, elevating your content and streamlining your strategy becomes effortless.
Design Scope: UX Research, UX Design
Realize Solution is committed to improving how cooperatives and similar organizations manage resolutions and voting. By addressing outdated and inefficient systems, they aim to create a modern software tool that streamlines decision-making and enhances transparency, ensuring better member engagement and trust.
Design Scope: UX Research, UX Design
Arkhet is dedicated to transforming product design with their innovative prototype generator. Arkhet simplifies rapid prototyping by enabling teams to create interactive design prototypes in minutes without design expertise. The tool accelerates the process, reducing design costs and allowing teams to build products 10x faster, focusing on idea validation and achieving product-market fit.
Design Scope: Design System, Web Design
Clifford AI specializes in enhancing professional identities on LinkedIn and simplifies maintaining a compelling LinkedIn presence by helping users select topics, chat with Clifford, & generate engaging posts, including text and graphics. This AI-powered platform streamlines content creation, enhancing professional profiles and fostering meaningful connections.
Design Scope: UX Research, Design System
This UX Design Challenge is unlike any other. Instead of hypothetical scenarios, you'll be tackling genuine, real-world design challenges provided by actual clients. This is your chance to apply your skills in a professional context, gain invaluable experience, and make a meaningful impact with your work.
Work with actual clients, applying your skills to solve real problems and make a tangible impact.
Gain hands-on experience with genuine projects that push your abilities and mirror real-world demands.
Contribute to real client projects, showcasing your ability to solve authentic design challenges and enhance your portfolio.
You'll lead the design process by directly engaging with clients and stakeholders, collaborating in a team of 3-4 designers to tackle real-world UX challenges, and contributing to final deliverables.
🤝 Direct Client Engagement: Work closely with clients and stakeholders, gaining firsthand experience in managing client relationships and understanding their needs.
💼 Leadership in Design: Lead the design process in a team of 3-4 designers, guiding your team towards creating impactful solutions.
🌍 Real-World Impact: Present your work directly to clients, providing you with invaluable experience and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on real-world projects.
📈 Standout Portfolio: Add a real client project to your portfolio, showcasing your ability to deliver professional-grade solutions.
You'll work on the same design challenges without client interaction. You'll focus on developing your skills, collaborating with your team, and submitting your final deliverables for internal review and recognition
🤗 Collaborative Learning: Work alongside other designers in a supportive team environment, focusing on understanding and solving client problems.
🎓 Internal Feedback & Mentorship: Submit your final deliverables to internal mentors and judges, who will provide constructive feedback to help you grow as a designer.
🏆 Opportunity to Shine: Compete for the chance to be recognized as a winner and potentially demo your work to the client, showcasing your skills and creativity.
🛠️ Skill Development: Enhance your design toolkit by working on challenging projects, gaining experience in areas such as UX research, design systems, and more.
Share your extensive UX knowledge and experience with participants, helping them navigate challenges and grow in their design journey.
Engage with talented participants and fellow industry experts. Mentoring is a powerful way to expand your professional network while contributing to the growth of others.
Help participants navigate the complexities of real-world design challenges. Your guidance will not only elevate their work but also leave a lasting impact on their careers and the design community as a whole.
The UX Design Challenge is a 6-week intensive program where participants work in teams to solve real-world design problems for actual clients. It’s an opportunity to enhance your design skills, collaborate with peers, and produce portfolio-worthy work.
The challenge is open to designers of all experience levels. There are two participation tiers: Primary Participants, who engage directly with clients, and Secondary Participants, who work on the same challenges but without direct client interaction.
Participants are expected to dedicate 10-15 hours per week over the course of 6 weeks. This includes team collaboration, client meetings (for Primary Participants), and individual design work.
Registration Deadline: August 20th, 8 PM PST
Challenge Start: August 29
Challenge End: October 10
The registration fee for Primary Participants is CAD 200 and CAD 100 for secondary participants. This fee is due upon registration to secure your spot in the challenge.
If you miss the registration deadline, your spot may be offered to someone on the waitlist. It’s important to complete the registration and payment as soon as possible to secure your participation. deadline?
Participants are grouped into teams based on their availability, preferences, and the needs of the challenge. We strive to create balanced teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
Participants will receive guidance from mentors, feedback from clients (for Primary Participants), and support from the challenge organizers. There will also be regular check-ins to ensure progress and address any challenges.
All interactions will take place on the IterateUX Discord server. This platform will be the central hub for communication, collaboration, and updates throughout the challenge.
If you find that you’re unable to meet the time commitment, please notify the challenge organizers as soon as possible. We understand that life happens, but consistent participation is crucial for your team’s success.
By participating, you’ll gain hands-on experience with real client projects, enhance your portfolio, build valuable industry connections, and develop practical, industry-relevant skills.
Experienced design professionals interested in mentoring can apply through our website. Mentors play a crucial role in guiding participants and contributing to the success of the challenge.
