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🚨 Registration Closes: 10 Sept 2026Workshop & Hackathon

DESIGNATHON 2026by SkyWebCreating the Future Through Art & Technology

Experience an immersive 2-day design journey. Attend an intensive hands-on UI/UX workshop on Day 1, then collaborate and compete in the live design hackathon on Day 2 for ₹20,000 in prizes and internships.

Reg. Deadline:10 Sept 202611:59 PM (10D/09M)
Event Days:12–13 Sept '262 Full Days
Access Pass:Workshop + HackFood & Certs Included
National Level Hackathon Nellore 1
National Level Hackathon Nellore 2
National Level Hackathon Nellore 3
National Level Hackathon Nellore 4
National Level Hackathon Nellore 5

Conducted National Level Hackathon on 8/08/2026 at Nellore

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10D/09M/2026 (11:59 PM IST)

Registration Closes In

Strict cutoff on September 10th, 2026. Late registrations will not be accepted once the clock hits zero.

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REGISTER NOW BEFORE 10 SEPT CLOSESLimited seats • ₹649 Pass / ₹999 with Stay
2-DAY IMMERSIVE SCHEDULE

1 Day Workshop + 1 Day UI/UX Hackathon

A comprehensive 2-day experience designed to take you from foundational design thinking to high-stakes prototyping and live jury presentations.

DAY 1 • 12 SEPT 202609:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Hands-on Design Workshop

Master UI/UX tools, frameworks & industry secrets

Learn directly from active design leads and founders. Gain hands-on practical skills in Figma, Design Systems, UX Research, and interactive prototyping.

UI/UX & Modern Figma Workflow

Auto-layouts, responsive constraints, component states & design tokens.

Design Thinking & UX Frameworks

Empathy mapping, user personas, wireframing & rapid UX research methods.

Industry Speaker Keynote Sessions

Live sessions by leads from Chai Shots, ArtArtist, Value Laden & MasterBrush.

1-on-1 Mentorship & Portfolio Clinic

Direct feedback from mentors to sharpen your approach before the hackathon.

Zero prior experience requiredFood Provided
DAY 2 • 13 SEPT 202609:00 AM – 06:00 PM

Live UI/UX Hackathon

Collaborate, prototype & pitch for ₹20,000 in prizes

Put your skills to the test in a 3-4 member squad. Solve real industry problem statements, create working prototypes, and pitch in front of the jury.

09:00 AM • Problem Statement Reveal

Real-world design challenge tracks unveiled across FinTech, EdTech & AI.

Live UI/UX Prototyping Sprint

Intensive team design sprint with continuous guidance from roving mentors.

Jury Presentation & Design Pitch

Present your prototype walkthrough and design decisions directly to the jury.

Grand Finale & ₹20,000 Awards

Cash prize distribution, winner trophies, internship offers & certificates.

₹20k Cash Pool + InternshipsFood Provided
What is DESIGNATHON?

Designing the Digital Frontiers

DESIGNATHON is a two-day national UI/UX event combining an in-depth Day 1 Workshop and a thrilling Day 2 Hackathon. It brings together students, designers, artists, and innovators from across India to learn, collaborate in teams of 3–4, create impactful digital experiences, and present their prototypes to an expert panel.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced designer, DESIGNATHON provides everything: hands-on training, industry mentors, food, and a national platform to win prizes.

Why Participate?

Day 1 hands-on UI/UX workshop by industry leads
Day 2 live hackathon solving real-world challenges
Figma mastery & Design Thinking frameworks
Collaborate with talented designers in teams of 3-4
1-on-1 direct jury mentorship and critique
Direct internship opportunities at partner firms
₹20,000 Grand Cash Prize + Winner Trophies
Verified participation certificate for every student

Event Highlights

2-Day National UI/UX Event
Day 1: Hands-on UI/UX Workshop
Day 2: Live UI/UX Hackathon
Design Thinking & Prototyping
Expert Speaker Sessions & Mentorship
Team Collaboration (3–4 Members)
Accommodation Provided for Out-of-State Teams (3–4 Members)
Live Jury Pitches & Demos
₹20,000 Cash Prize Pool
Delicious Food Provided Both Days

Rewards Worth Competing For
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Showcase your design thinking and build premium prototypes for exciting rewards.

Second Prize

Receive internship offers from our top partner firms.

Exclusive Internship
Internship offer from ArtArtist
Internship offer from Value Laden
Portfolio Review sessions
Direct Jury Mentorship
Register to Win
Champion!

First Prize

Become the DESIGNATHON Champion and take home the grand cash reward.

₹20,000 Cash
Grand ₹20,000 Cash Prize
DESIGNATHON Winner Trophy
Winner E-Certificate
National Portfolio Spotlight
Register to Win

Third Prize

A surprise premium gift curated especially for our winning creative team.

Mystery Gift Hamper
Exclusive Mystery Gift
Hamper of Design Assets
Finalist Certificate
Creative Recognition
Register to Win
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Learn from Experts

Guest Speakers

Gain insights and design guidance from active founders and leads in tech.

Praneeth Margam

Praneeth Margam

Design Lead, Chai Shots

Uday Sangisetti

Uday Sangisetti

Founder, ArtArtist

Lavanya Pasunoori

Lavanya Pasunoori

Founder, Value Laden

Vishnu Kondoj

Vishnu Kondoj

Founder, MasterBrush Art Foundation & 17-Year Graphic Designer at Tech Mahindra

Event Steps

How It Works

01

Enter Details

Fill individual registration form.

02

Get Access Pass

Complete registration & unlock your pass.

03

Create or Join Team

Form team of 3-4 members.

04

Confirmation Receipt

Download official entry pass.

05

Participate in Event

Design prototypes at venue.

Eligibility

  • Undergraduate Students
  • Postgraduate Students
  • UI/UX Designers
  • Graphic Designers
  • Product Designers
  • Creative Artists

Team Rules

  • Maximum 4 members
  • Minimum 3 members
  • One team leader
  • One registration per participant
  • Accommodation provided for out-of-state teams (3–4 members, not for individuals)
  • Team changes close before the event
  • All members must complete payment
TIMELINE

Important Deadlines

Registration Opens
Now Live (Open for All Students)
Registration Closes (Strict Deadline)CLOSING DEADLINE
10 September 2026 • 11:59 PM IST (10D/09M/2026)
Team Formation Closes
11 September 2026
Day 1 • UI/UX Design Workshop
12 September (09:00 AM – Full Day)
Day 2 • Live UI/UX Hackathon Sprint
13 September (09:00 AM – 04:00 PM)
Day 2 • Final Demos & Grand Awards
13 September (04:30 PM – Evening)
INCLUSIONS

What's Included

Hospitality facilities provided to every verified participant.

Our Official Partners

ArtArtistArtArtist
Value LadenValue Laden
SamskrutiSamskruti College
Day 1: Full-Day Hands-on Workshop
Day 2: Live UI/UX Hackathon Access
Figma & Design Thinking Masterclasses
1-on-1 Mentorship from Industry Leads
Participation in ₹20,000 Prize Pool
Accommodation for Out-of-State Teams (3–4 Members)
Internship Opportunities with Partners
Verified Participation Certificate
Team Collaboration & Networking
Food & Refreshments Included Both Days
Common Inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

Have Questions or Need Help?

Our organizing team is available to help resolve payment inquiries, college group approvals, or event coordination.

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