Designathon Rules

1. Eligibility:

  • The event is open to all CSUF students, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced pro.
  • Teams can consist of 4 people, or participants can join individually.

2. Theme:

  • The challenge is to design a digital experience that celebrates the spirit of White  Day. Submissions can be in the form of a website or mobile application that showcases love and connection in a creative and engaging way.

3. Submission Requirements:

  • Wireframes: Submissions must include wireframes (preferably high-fidelity) that represent the user flow, layout, and functionality of the design.
  • Presentation: Participants are required to submit a 5-minute presentation explaining:
    • The problem your design is solving.
    • Your target audience.
    • Key design decisions and how they align with the theme.
    • Key screens of the application (we recommend using Figma)

4. Judging Criteria:

  • Innovation: How fresh and unique is your solution in addressing the theme?
  • Impact: How effectively does your design solve the problem and impact the user experience?
  • User-Centered Design: How well does the design meet the needs, preferences, and behaviors of the target audience?
  • Aesthetics: Is the design visually appealing, engaging, and in line with the theme of love and connection?

5. Design Tools:

  • You may use any design tool(s) of your choice (e.g., Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, InVision, etc.).
  • If your design involves interactive elements, feel free to include a clickable prototype or animations.

6. Collaboration:

  • Teams can collaborate via shared workspaces, but all work must be original and completed during the Designathon timeframe.
  • No pre-existing designs can be used; everything must be created during the event.

7. Submission Deadline:

  • All submissions must be submitted by 3:30 PM. Late submissions will not be accepted.

8. Code of Conduct:

  • Participants should engage in respectful, professional behavior throughout the event.
  • Plagiarism or the use of copyrighted material without permission will result in immediate disqualification.

9. Prizes:

  • Prizes will be awarded based on the judging criteria outlined above.

10. Intellectual Property:

  • All submitted designs are the intellectual property of the creators. However, by submitting, participants grant permission for the organizers to showcase the designs publicly.

11. Technical Support:

  • Participants will have access to the CSUF SWE discord for any questions or technical issues.

12. Updates and Communication:

  • Any updates or important announcements regarding the Designathon will be communicated through the CSUF SWE discord.