⏰ Register for Protothon 2024 | Online UX Hackathon on May 4 & 5
Hello, DubsTech UW and Design Buddies are hosting the 11th Protothon, the online UX hackathon this May 4 and 5, 2024.
We're seeking participants who are passionate about UX and hence would like to invite you this May 4 & 5 to come test your rapid prototyping and design thinking skills.
It is a no code, just design hackathon that is 100% online and is open to people of all skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, you're bound to have a great time applying your skills and making new friends.
If this sounds interesting and you'd like to learn more and register then do visit our website: https://protothon2024.webflow.io
If you have any questions, please email us on dubstech@uw.edu
If you have already registered yourself then share it with a friend and ask them to join as well!
Our Judges
Our judges for the event are:
Mookesh Patel - Professor Emeritus, Arizona State University
Stefanie McLaren - Sr. Product Designer & Design Mentor
Amy Durocher - Principal Product Manager, Adobe Photoshop
Augustina Liu - Sr. Product Designer, Toast
Irem Ozekes - Webflow & Framer Developer, Freelance
Marissa Louie - Principal Manager, Product Design, CrowdStrike
Perry Wang - Product Designer, Discord
Max Brettler - Experience Designer, Slalom
Missy Yarbrough - Career Coach, Careercoach.design
Pragya Srivastava - Senior UX Designer, Oxy
Shruti R - User Experience Designer II, Amazon
Evan Luputra - Sr. UX Designer, Expedia & Co - CEO of Savicore
Shane Martin - Interaction Designer, Intuitive - daVinci 5
Jimmy Foulds - Product Designer, Jostle
Sheraz Butt - Sr. Product Designer, Let's Level Up
Davis Brown - UX Designer, Adobe Firefly
Pratik Joglekar - Senior Product Designer, Hubspot
Eric Joseph Lee - Founder
Jordan Yep - Product Designer, Jostle
They are super excited to see the work you create, so be sure to bring your A-game.
Get Yourself Some Protothon Merch
We have got tees, hoodies, stickers, caps, bottles, bags, and more with plenty of design, material, and size options. Buying our merchandise not only allows you to look great but is also a great way to support our future events and initiatives.
FAQ
Who can register?
Anyone! Students, new grads, professionals, everyone is welcome. This event is open to anyone of all skill levels - and it’s all free!
I’m new to UX, can I participate?
Yep! Many of our participants are brand new to UX, and we have many others coming from all different skill levels. We will be hosting workshops on prototyping tools before and during the event.
Do we need to form a team?
Yes, we want to challenge both your design and collaboration skills. Teams can be between 2 to 5 participants or you can chose to participate individually.
Most participants choose teams of 4-5. You can make a team before the event itself or attend our team building event to make a team. If you choose to make a team before the event itself, ensure all of your team members are registered for the event.
Do I have to be on the Zoom call throughout?
No, you only need to be present on the Zoom Call at the start of the event (Saturday, May 4, 9 AM PST) and the end of the event (Sunday, May 5, ~6:30 PM). You can always feel free to hop in on the zoom call to ask any questions and to attend any of our workshops!
Will I be able to come up with a solution if I don't have experience doing this before?
Yes! The Design Challenges have been designed such that both beginners, as well as professionals, can attempt them and have an equal chance at winning.
Do our projects need to have any user research?
We will be providing you with a few research insights but also encourage you to conduct your own user research. This could be secondary research, usability testing, user interviews, survey, etc.
Will the judging criteria be shared before the Protothon begins?
We will be sharing the judging criteria along with the prompts 15 minutes before the Protothon starts.
Join the DubsTech Discord (To Read Announcements and to Ask Questions)
Our dedicated Discord channel is perfect to ask all things related to the Protothon and for you to find team members for the Protothon! Here we will share important updates such as workshops, tips, and will also provide you with feedback on your work. You can also use the Discord channels to find teammates and to connect with other participants.
Join the Design Buddies Community
Design Buddies is a community where you level up your design career. Make lifelong friends, improve your design craft, and land jobs. We have free resources, events, design challenges, a job board, fun perks, and more. Hop in here: https://discord.com/invite/designbuddies
Thank you for reading and hope you have a great day ahead. If you have any questions do reach out to us on dubstech@uw.edu or on Instagram or Discord.
Best,
The 2024 Protothon Team - Manav, Riya, Anushka, Vaibava, Madhumitha, Simran, Cyrus, Grace, Zosh