UXL Design-a-thon '24: UXplorer
โGame Squares, Grand Ideas: The UXplorer Expedition ๐ฒ๐
โLife is much like a strategic board game - each move we make leads us towards new horizons, uncovering paths less traveled. Embrace the spirit of exploration and chart a course where functionality meets fascination. Unleash your creativity and let the spirit of adventure guide your design at UX Laurier's third annual 36-hour designathon, UXplorer! ๐โจ
โWhat is a UXL Design-a-thon? ๐จ๐พ
โThe UXL Design-a-thon is a hybrid/virtual event dedicated to encouraging students from all backgrounds to open up their minds, let their creativity flow, and create a user-centric design. Get ready to unleash your creativity, inner child, and bring your ideas to life as you tackle our open-ended prompt. Weโre welcoming student designers across Canada to join us on the weekend of March 22nd-24th. Get ready for a weekend of learning about design, practicing your skills, and meeting UX professionals through mentorship, networking, and workshops! ๐ ๏ธ๐
โAPPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15th, 2024 โณ
โWho can participate? ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ
โAny undergraduate student in Canada! We welcome ALL levels, backgrounds, universities, and colleges!
โTeams ๐ค
โStudents can work in teams of 2-4. **All team members must apply separately! Teams will work together on the same challenge for the entirety of the event to present their innovative, creative, and playful design.
โLove the idea of the designathon, but donโt have a team? Sign up as a free agent to put your skills to the test, and UXL will take care of the rest.
โWhy participate? The best way to put your design skills to the test.
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Gain experience designing in a team
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Add a project to your portfolio
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Network with UX and Product Design professionals from some cool and prestigious companies
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Win BIG!
โWith grand prizes, join us in funding your next great idea, building your portfolio, or splurging on something special.
โHow to apply โ๏ธ๐ฒ
โApply through the Luma registration page.
โMake sure everyone on your team has applied!
โCheck out our socials for updates.
โWait in excitement until we send out acceptances by March 17th, 2024.
โAPPLICATIONS DUE: March 15th, 2024
โABOUT UXL
โUX Laurier is creating an inclusive community for students from all backgrounds to learn, practice, and explore the exciting world of UX designโจ
โWe know that design can be intimidating for many students. Our goal is to cultivate a space for folks interested in design to come together to develop their skills, share resources, connect with industry professionals, collaborate on epic projects, and put the skills they learn into some serious action.
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โItโs time to embark on an epic journey across the gameboard of innovation. Remember, every roll of the dice unveils a new path to traverse, and every checkpoint is a playground of possibilities. ๐๐ฒ๐