Q. How can we register?  

You can register your team using this  form

Q. What is the last day of registration? 

The last day of registration is 18 October 2021, 11:59PM 

Q. Do we need to pay to participate? 

No. Participation to the Designathon is free. 

Q. Do I need to register separately for the conference? 

Yes, you need to register separately for Design Inspire Conference. Know more about the Conference registration details  here

Q. Can I participate as a member of multiple teams? 

No, you can only participate in one team. 

Q. How many people can be part of the team?

Min 2 and max 4 members in each team. 

Q. Will we be allowed to form our own teams?  

Yes, participants are free to choose their teammates.

Q. Do all team members have to be in one place during Designathon?   

No, it's not necessary. You can either coordinate remotely or can work together from one location taking all the required precautions in concern. We advise you to stay safe! 

Q. Can I make changes to my team post registration? (remove/replace/ add team members)   

We request you to take some time and then register for the Designathon. We discourage making changes to your team post-registration. However, in case of unforeseen circumstances, you can email your requests to us at designathon@valuelabs.com. The organizing team will consider the requests on case-to-case basis and make a decision that will be final.  You cannot make any changes to your team once the Designathon starts. 

Q. When and where will the Designathon be conducted? 

Designathon is a 24-hour online Design hackathon scheduled from 12PM IST on 30 Oct 2021 to   12 PM IST on 31 Oct 2021. 

Q. What are the advantages of taking part in the Designathon? 

There are multiple advantages of participating, some of which are listed below. 

1. Participants will get an opportunity to compete against the best design students across the globe in a fast-paced environment and test your design thinking, management as well as collaboration skills. 
2. The winning team will receive a cash prize of INR 1,00,000* and a certificate  
3. 1stRunner up - INR 20,000*  
4. 2nd Runner up - INR 10,000*
5. The mini-challenge winner teams for each challenge will receive INR 5,000* (There will be 3 mini-challenges in total and 1 winner for each challenge)
6. All finalist teams will present their entries to a panel of judges and an international audience at the online Design Inspire Conference 2021. 
7. Finalist teams will have opportunities for networking with DI members and industry experts. 
8. Finalist projects to be featured on the DI website.

Q. When and how do we get the Design brief/Topic? 

The design brief will be shared with the teams on the Slack group at the onset of the Designathon on 30 Oct 2021. Each year the brief is in line with the Conference theme of that year. This year our theme is Regenerate and Evolve. 

Q. What is the evaluation criteria? 

The tasks/ projects will be evaluated based on the following  

1. The project must be an Interaction Design project else it will be disqualified 
2. Originality and uniqueness of the solutions
3. How effectively does the solution address the chosen problem? (Expected impact) 
4. The design process followed & representation/ documentation on the Blog  
5. Innovation and creativity of the overall concept as well as communication of work
6. Creative Quotient of the concept video

Q. How will the winning team be decided? 

1. All the entries submitted at the end of the 24hrs will be evaluated based on the criteria defined in this document and 10 teams will be shortlisted and announced on 5 Nov 2021.  
2. The shortlisted teams will be expected to present their work to the Jury on 12 Nov 2021. The time slots for presentation will be shared with shortlisted teams after the announcement of shortlists. 
3. Each team will have 10 minutes to present their work to the Jury followed by a Q&A 
4. The Jury panel will select the finalist teams based on the presentation. The finalists will be announced on 15 Nov 2021.    
5. The Finalist teams will get an opportunity to present their work to an international live audience at the online Design Inspire Conference 2021 on 20 Nov 2021. 
6. The winners of the Designathon as well as mini challenges will be announced at the Design Inspire Conference to be held on 20 Nov 2021. 

Q. Can we upload the work done for Designathon online? 

Yes, you can but only post the announcement of Designathon winners during Design Inspire Conference scheduled on 20 Nov 2021. 

Q. What are the mini challenges? 

Mini challenges would be short tasks that would be announced during the Designathon and will have to be completed within the specified time limit. Participation in the mini challenges is not mandatory and will not affect the final evaluation in any way. However, we encourage the teams to participate as there will be prizes. 

Q. How can we prepare for the designathon?  

Please go through the detailed guidelines mentioned in the  rules and regulations document. We will also be hosting an orientation session for the registered teams, a few days prior to the Designathon. 

Q. What is the format in which we need to submit our design task?

The teams are required to document their process and activities of the 24hrs on an online blog (preferably Tumblr). Each team is expected to submit the below mentioned details at the end of the challenge in order to qualify for the next rounds. Make sure you don’t miss any important information 

1. Team Name and contact details of team leader/ representative.  
2. Blog URL containing the detailed documentation of the design process. 
3. Blog URL of the final article explaining the design solution.  
4. URL to prototype or concept video. (Video must not exceed 3min) 
5. URL to the solutions of the Mini-Challenge submissions if the team has participated in them. Please note the mini challenges will also have to be a part of the main blog. 

Link to the submission form will be shared on the day of the Designathon Submission, 31 Oct 2021 

Q. Are we expected to send the design task at the end of the Designathon? 

Yes, you are required to submit the design task by the end of the Designathon, else your team will be disqualified. We recommend that you start uploading your work at least an hour before the end of the Designathon. NO further extension will be provided post 24th hour for submission, we suggest you plan your submissions accordingly. 

Q. Will we have the rights of our work or will ValueLabs own it? 

The respective teams will have all the rights to their work. By participating, you will be giving your consent to the organizing team for using parts/whole of the project for promotional purposes. The teams will be given due credit for the same. 

Q. Do we have any prize money for the Designathon winner team? 

There are multiple prizes and awards to be won by Designathon participants as listed below: 

1. The winning team will receive a cash prize of INR 1,00,000* and a certificate
2. 1stRunner up - INR 20,000*  
3. 2nd Runner up - INR 10,000* The mini-challenge winner teams for each challenge will receive INR 5,000* (There will be 3 mini-challenges in total and 1 winner for each challenge) 
4. All finalist teams will present their entries to a panel of judges and an international audience at the online Design Inspire Conference 2021. 
5. Finalist teams will have opportunities for networking with DI members and industry experts. 
6. Finalist teams projects to be featured on the DI website

Note - In case of any disputes, the jury members' decision will be final and binding. 

Q. How will the money be transferred into our account if we win? 

The organizing team will reach out to the winners for the required details for processing the payment. The processing of the prize money will take up to 60 working days from the date of announcement. The winning amount will be transferred to a single account as shared by each of the winning teams.  

Q. How can we get in touch with the organizing team for support? 

1. All registered teams will be added to a Slack Group which will be used as the primary channel for communication with the team until the final round of Designathon.
2. You can check our Slack #announcements channel once registrations close. We recommend you turn on notifications for this channel. We will post updates, clarifications, and answers to FAQs here.
3. Reach out to our team on the Slack #Help channel. 
4. You can also email your queries at designathon@valuelabs.com

Q. If we face internet problems, can we have an extension for submission? Or will you provide us an internet connection? 

No, you won't have any extension for the submissions. We suggest you check your internet connections and have the files shared among all team members so they can step-up in such scenarios. The organizing team will not be responsible for providing any internet support during the Designathon.