MSU DESIGNATHON
JOIN US at MSU DESIGNATHON 2025
JOIN US at MSU DESIGNATHON 2025
JOIN US at MSU DESIGNATHON 2025
A 24-hour event that brings students of all majors together to build innovative, user-centered solutions. Win prizes, network with professionals, or participate in workshops.
Our applications are now open! Apply below.
Our applications are now open! Apply below.
Our applications are now open! Apply below.
Event Location
Event Location
Event Location
Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Event Date
Event Date
Event Date
March 22-23
March 22-23
March 22-23
MICHIGAN STATE'S first ever DESIGN-HACKATHON.
MICHIGAN STATE'S first ever DESIGN-HACKATHON.
MICHIGAN STATE'S first ever DESIGN-HACKATHON.
Collaborate with students to build projects, discover the latest trends in design, network with industry leaders, and showcase your potential. From insightful keynotes to interactive workshops.
Collaborate with students to build projects, discover the latest trends in design, network with industry leaders, and showcase your potential. From insightful keynotes to interactive workshops.
Collaborate with students to build projects, discover the latest trends in design, network with industry leaders, and showcase your potential. From insightful keynotes to interactive workshops.
There's something for everyone!
There's something for everyone!
There's something for everyone!
10+ Speakers
Hear from Professionals!
Hear from Professionals!
10+ Workshops
Learn New Skills!
Learn New Skills!
15+ Mentors
Seek Advice & Feedback!
Seek Advice & Feedback!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
HOW DOES IT WORK?
You might be used to the normal design process... now try it in 10x speed.
There's no coding involved!
You might be used to the normal design process... now try it in 10x speed.
There's no coding involved!
You might be used to the normal design process... now try it in 10x speed.
There's no coding involved!
1
IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM
IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM
IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM
Pick a prompt from one of our tracks. Research the problem and brainstorm how design can impact the problem!
Pick a prompt from one of our tracks. Research the problem and brainstorm how design can impact the problem!
Pick a prompt from one of our tracks. Research the problem and brainstorm how design can impact the problem!
2
SKETCH THE MOCKUP
SKETCH THE MOCKUP
SKETCH THE MOCKUP
Once you have an idea, start prototyping it. Keep iterating and seek feedback from our mentors.
Once you have an idea, start prototyping it. Keep iterating and seek feedback from our mentors.
Once you have an idea, start prototyping it. Keep iterating and seek feedback from our mentors.
3
REFINE THE PROTOTYPE
REFINE THE PROTOTYPE
REFINE THE PROTOTYPE
Bring your mockups to high fidelity. Conduct final iterations, make your designs interactive, etc.
Bring your mockups to high fidelity. Conduct final iterations, make your designs interactive, etc.
Bring your mockups to high fidelity. Conduct final iterations, make your designs interactive, etc.
4
WIN PRIZES
WIN PRIZES
WIN PRIZES
Once the 24 hours are up, submit your project and present to a panel of judges. You might just win a prize!
Once the 24 hours are up, submit your project and present to a panel of judges. You might just win a prize!
Once the 24 hours are up, submit your project and present to a panel of judges. You might just win a prize!
SUPPORTED BY YOUR favorite SPONSORS.
SUPPORTED BY YOUR favorite SPONSORS.
SUPPORTED BY YOUR favorite SPONSORS.
Graphic Design
MSU Google Developer Group
FREQUENTLY asked QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY asked QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY asked QUESTIONS
Who can participate?
Can I attend the Designathon virtually?
How many people can form a team? Do I have to part of a team to participate?
Can I still participate if I don't have a lot of design experience?
Who can participate?
Can I attend the Designathon virtually?
How many people can form a team? Do I have to part of a team to participate?
Can I still participate if I don't have a lot of design experience?
Who can participate?
Can I attend the Designathon virtually?
How many people can form a team? Do I have to part of a team to participate?
Can I still participate if I don't have a lot of design experience?
What do I do after I apply?
How do I win prizes?
What if I still have more questions?
Do I need to submit a project in the event?
What do I do after I apply?
How do I win prizes?
What if I still have more questions?
Do I need to submit a project in the event?
What do I do after I apply?
How do I win prizes?
What if I still have more questions?
Do I need to submit a project in the event?