About the challenge

This event is a no-code, design hackathon where you'll focus on creating a functional prototype of a digital technology that provides an innovative solution based on the given prompt and track. Running from 5th to 8th September 2024 at the University of Melbourne, Parkville campus, Product-thon is open to any university student with an interest in UI/UX design and technology. Over these four days, you'll collaborate, design, and bring your ideas to life. We look forward to seeing the creativity and solutions you'll develop!

Schedule:

Day 1: Opening Ceremony

Date: Thursday, 5th September 2024

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: In-person Science Gallery, Paccar Theatre

Day 2: Design + Workshop

Date: Friday, 6th September 2024

Design Time: In your own time

Workshop Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: In-person (University of Melbourne, Parkville), Sidney Myer Asia Centre

Day 3: Design + Mentorship

Date: Saturday, 7th September 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: In-person (University of Melbourne, Parkville), Glyn Davis Building, MSD

Day 4: Judging + Closing Ceremony

Date: Sunday, 8th September 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Location: In-person (University of Melbourne, Parkville), Glyn Davis Building, MSD

Requirements

What to Build

  • An MVP technical solution
  • A comprehensive business plan
  • A live pitch presentation

What to Submit

  • Figma/Adobe XD Prototype link
  • Zip folder with
    • Local Figma File
    • Presentation Slides

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Prizes

$900 in prizes
SCI-FI Exhibition Track: Traversing Hybrid Realms
1 winner

MedTech Track: Evolving the Healthcare Delivery
1 winner

Supply Chain Optimization Track: Reinventing Logistics
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Nathan France

Nathan France
Senior UI Designer at Emote Digital

Arzoo Atiq

Arzoo Atiq
Lecturer, HCI Cluster Associate at University Of Melbourne

Edel

Edel
UX Consultant

Ethel Villafranca

Ethel Villafranca
Academic Engagement Fellow at Science Gallery Melbourne

Bern Hall

Bern Hall
Assistant Curator at Science Gallery Melbourne

Judging Criteria

  • User Centric Design - 30%
  • Innovation & Optimisation - 30%
  • Accessibility - 10%
  • Aesthetic - 10%
  • Adherence to Track -10%
  • Pitch -10%

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