IterateUX Design Challenge – Work with Real Businesses
Ready to elevate your UX skills with real-world projects, direct client collaboration, and team-based problem solving?
Join the IterateUX Design Challenge, where design meets impact.
🚀 What to Expect:
🌟 Real Projects, Real Impact
Work directly with real businesses to solve authentic UX challenges. Your solutions won’t just stay theoretical—they’ll contribute to actual products and services.
🤝 Client Collaboration
Engage with clients and stakeholders throughout the process. Gain practical experience conducting design reviews, presenting ideas, and aligning solutions with business needs. Here are just a few of the real-world projects participants will potentially tackle:
A nonprofit directory supporting newcomers to Canada
A Figma plugin for designers
A dashboard design for a financial app
🎓 Workshops to Support Your Growth
You’ll get access to expert-led workshops designed to support you throughout your project. This year’s lineup includes:
How to Get Hired in UX (Without Losing Your Mind) – Get insider tips on navigating the UX hiring process in today’s market. Led by Javier Bargas (Former UX Director at Google) & Nina Weber of Astrolabium.
Inclusive User Research – Learn practical tools and techniques for conducting research that includes a wider range of voices. Led by Code for Canada.
Designers & AI: Level Up Your Creative Power – Explore how designers can harness AI tools to boost creativity, streamline workflows, and unlock new possibilities in their careers. Led by Elaine Ann, CXO and partner at Zenith Venture Studio.
Agile & Scrum for Designers – Learn the fundamentals of Agile and Scrum, two key methodologies that shape how modern teams collaborate and build products. Led by UX consultant Long Yeung.
👥 Team-Based Experience
Collaborate in a dynamic team of 3–4 designers. You’ll learn how to brainstorm effectively, divide tasks, give/receive feedback, and co-create thoughtful, user-centered solutions.
🧠 AI Integration Encouraged
Leverage the power of AI tools to accelerate your workflow, enhance creativity, and deliver smart, scalable solutions. Innovation is not just welcomed—it’s expected.
📈 Portfolio-Boosting Projects
Add meaningful, client-backed case studies to your portfolio—perfect for job-seekers and professionals looking to level up.
💡 Skills You’ll Build:
User research & synthesis
Wireframing & prototyping
Design strategy & storytelling
AI-assisted UX workflows
Team collaboration & stakeholder communication
🕒 Time Commitment: 15–20 hours/week
💻 Platform: All activities will take place on the IterateUX Discord
💵 Fee: $500 CAD
Payment Plans & Discounts
New Payment Option Available
To make the UX Design Challenge more accessible, we now offer a 3-instalment payment plan for the registration fee. This option allows you to pay over time—no interest or additional fees. To pay in 3 instalments, register separately here.
🎉 Refer a Friend and Save More: You get 5% off for each friend you refer.
To qualify for the 5% referral bonus:
Both you and your friend must register for the challenge.
Both must pass our vetting process.
Both must complete payment and sign the participation agreement.
Once all steps are complete, your 5% bonus will be refunded back to you.
🚨 Limited Spots Available!
Registration is open now, but submitting the form does not guarantee a spot. All applications will be vetted, and selected participants will receive an email with next steps.
Ready to take your UX game to the next level?
👉 Apply now and design with purpose.
Got questions about this challenge? Email us at design.challenge@iterateux.com.