Are you ready to unleash your creativity?
Join us for an exhilarating 8-hour design challenge at HCC where creativity knows no bounds! Get ready to dive into the world of design and visual problem-solving and tackle a real-world design challenge head-on.
Event Highlights:
📐 Design Challenge: Dive into a real-world design problem that demands your creative problem-solving skills. Client and challenge will be introduced the morning of the event.
🎨 Design Skills: Throughout the day, harness your design expertise and utilize cutting-edge Apple technology and apps to create a mobile app protoype for delivery to a client.
🏆 Prizes: The stakes are high! Create a stunning final product and present it to our panel of judges for a chance to win exciting prizes.
1st Place: $1000 HCC grant
2nd Place: $750 HCC grant
3rd Place: $500 HCC grant
Requirements:
📌 Basic Knowledge: Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of design apps like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Apple apps such as Keynote, or other presentation apps for protoype creation.
🤝 Faculty/Mentor Support: Our experienced faculty mentors will be on hand to assist you with any technical or app-related challenges. They will guide you through any hurdles you encounter but won't be offering feedback on your designs.
📱 Bring Your Own Tech: While we will provide access to Apple iPads and laptops, you are encouraged to bring your own technology if you prefer. Feel free to work with the tools you are most comfortable with!
🖥️ Digital Submission: To have your design judged, you must submit a digital file that is ready for production, and/or demonstrable. Production specifications will be included in the creative brief presented at the beginning of the day.
Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your design talents, tackle a real-world challenge, and compete for fantastic prizes. Whether you're a design novice or a seasoned pro, the Design-a-thon promises an unforgettable day of creativity and innovation.
Get ready to design your way to success at the HCC Design-a-thon! Register now and let your imagination run wild. 🌟
Scholarship awards provided by: Houston Community College, Digital & Information technology, COE
Food Provided by: HCC FOUNDATION
Designathon October 12, 2024
Event begins at West Houston Institute
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8:00am – 8:30am
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8:30am – 9:00am
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9:00am – 10:00am
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10:00am – 12:00pm
Begin designing |
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12:00p – 12:30p
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12:00pm – 3:00pm
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3:00pm – 4:00pm
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4:00pm – 5:00pm
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