Team guidelines
- Teams may consist of 2–4 participants.
- Participants must be enrolled students.
- Cross-university teams are allowed.
Technology · Chapter 03
UI/UX Design
Not just pretty screens — design for people.
Welcome to the Techverse Chapter 03 UI/UX Competition — a test of creativity, problem-solving, and design thinking. Please read the following rules carefully to ensure fair participation.
- Winner
- PKR 20,000 + Shield + Certificate
- Entry
- PKR 2,000 per team
- Fee
- PKR 2,000 per team
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Venue
- University of Management and Technology (UMT)
- Team size
- 2 to 4 participants
- Submission
- Devpost · Figma / XD / Sketch prototype
Prizes
What's on the line.
Winner
PKR 20,000 + Shield + Certificate
Runner-up
PKR 10,000 + Shield + Certificate
All participants
Participation certificate
Judging
How you are scored.
Know the rubric before you build. Judges score against these criteria.
Creativity & Innovation
25%
Originality and uniqueness of the solution.
User-Centered Design
25%
How well the design addresses user needs.
Usability & Accessibility
20%
Ease of use and accessibility considerations.
Visual Aesthetics
15%
Visual appeal, branding, and layout.
Presentation & Communication
15%
Clarity in demonstrating the process and solution.
Rules
The rulebook.
Competition format
- The problem statement will be revealed at the start of the competition.
- All teams must work on the same design challenge.
- The competition will be hosted on Devpost. All teams must register and submit final deliverables via the official Devpost event page.
- Devpost submission must include a link to the interactive prototype (Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch) and presentation slides.
Process & deliverables
- Apply a structured design process: research & understanding users, problem definition, ideation & brainstorming, wireframing & prototyping, testing & refinement.
- User personas: at least two personas highlighting different user needs and contexts.
- Empathy maps & journey flows: visualize user pain points, goals, and interactions.
- Wireframes: low/mid fidelity showing layout, navigation, and flow.
- High-fidelity prototype: clickable design showcasing branding, visual hierarchy, and interactions.
- Presentation deck (max 10 slides): problem statement, research findings, user personas, journey map, wireframes → final screens, prototype demo, usability testing insights, and future improvements.
Competition rules
- All work must be original and developed during the event.
- Use of any design tool is allowed (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Canva, PowerPoint, Google Slides, etc.).
- Plagiarism or reuse of pre-built templates without meaningful customization will result in disqualification.
- Teams must be physically present at UMT throughout the in-person portion of the event.
- No external help from non-team members is allowed.
- Bring your own devices, chargers, and accessories.
- Judges’ decisions are final and non-negotiable.
Winning criteria
- The highest-scoring team based on the evaluation rubric will be declared the winner.
- In case of a tie, prototype interactivity and usability testing insights will serve as tiebreakers.
Contact & support
Let the designs begin.
For queries or technical issues during the event, contact the organizing team.
Let the designs begin. It’s not just about pretty screens — it’s about solving problems, creating impact, and designing for people. Good luck!
Module lead
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Module Lead