WIREFRAME WARFARE: The Rapid Prototyping Challenge

Think you can design intuitive, user-friendly interfaces under pressure? Welcome to WIREFRAME WARFARE: The Rapid Prototyping Challenge, where UI/UX designers, product thinkers, and creative minds battle against the clock to create high-fidelity wireframes and prototypes. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, this challenge will test your speed, creativity, and problem-solving skills as you translate real-world use cases into functional, visually compelling prototypes! ⏳🎨💡

🚀 Sketch. Design. Prototype. Compete.

📅 Event Details

Event Date: 17 November 2021
Registration Deadline: 12 November 2021

🎯 Challenge Overview

Participants will receive a real-world product brief and must rapidly design wireframes and prototypes within the given time limit. The competition will have the following phases:

🔹 Problem Statement Release – Participants receive a design prompt (e.g., a mobile banking app, an e-commerce checkout flow, or a fitness tracker UI).
🔹 Low-Fidelity Wireframing – Sketch basic layouts and information architecture.
🔹 High-Fidelity Wireframing – Refine and enhance UI components and user flow.
🔹 Interactive Prototyping – Add clickable elements and transitions to simulate user interaction.
🔹 Final Presentation – Showcase and explain design choices to the judges.

💡 Tools Allowed: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Balsamiq, or any wireframing/prototyping software.

✅ How to Participate?

1️⃣ Register Online – Sign up before 12 November 2021.
2️⃣ Receive the Challenge Brief – The design scenario will be revealed on the event day.
3️⃣ Start Wireframing – Begin with low-fidelity sketches to outline ideas.
4️⃣ Move to High-Fidelity – Create polished UI wireframes with design details.
5️⃣ Add Prototyping Interactions – Implement user flows and clickable elements.
6️⃣ Submit & Present – Explain design rationale and usability principles.

💡 No prior experience? No worries! Pre-event tutorials will help beginners get started.

🏆 Judging Criteria

✔️ User-Centric Design – How well does the prototype address user needs?
✔️ Creativity & Innovation – Unique and effective design solutions.
✔️ Functionality & Usability – Intuitive navigation and clear information hierarchy.
✔️ Visual Aesthetics – Consistency, typography, spacing, and UI elements.
✔️ Presentation & Justification – Clarity in explaining design decisions.

🌟 Why Participate?

🔹 Hands-On UX/UI Experience – Solve real-world design challenges under time constraints.
🔹 Win Exciting Prizes – Cash rewards, design tool subscriptions, and mentorship.
🔹 Boost Your Portfolio – Add rapid prototyping projects to your resume.
🔹 Network with Industry Experts – Connect with top designers, UX professionals, and startups.
🔹 Improve Speed & Problem-Solving – Sharpen your design thinking and prototyping skills.

👥 Who Can Join?

🔸 UI/UX Designers – Looking to test their prototyping speed and creativity.
🔸 Product Designers – Passionate about user experience and problem-solving.
🔸 Graphic Designers – Exploring digital product design.
🔸 Students & Beginners – Excited to learn wireframing and UI design.
🔸 Developers & Entrepreneurs – Interested in user experience and product design.

🚀 Event Highlights

🔸 Live UX/UI Challenges – Compete in real-time design battles.
🔸 Hands-On Workshops – Learn Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD tricks.
🔸 Expert Feedback & Mentorship – Get insights from senior designers.
🔸 Design Sprint Experience – Master rapid ideation and prototyping techniques.
🔸 Prizes & Recognition – Win design software, tech gadgets, and networking opportunities.

📢 Think you have what it takes to design under pressure? Join WIREFRAME WARFARE and showcase your prototyping mastery! 🎨🔥🖥️