IterateUX Summer 2025 Design Challenge

Ready to elevate your UX skills with real-world projects and direct client collaboration?
Join the IterateUX Design Challenge, where design meets impact.

🚀 Designing the Future: Where Creativity Meets Real-World Impact

The UX Design Challenge at IterateUX is more than just a project—it's an opportunity for growth, innovation, and collaboration.

Work directly with real businesses to solve authentic UX challenges. Your solutions won’t just stay theoretical—they’ll contribute to actual products and services.

🤝 Client Collaboration

Engage with clients and stakeholders and gain practical experience conducting design reviews, presenting ideas, and aligning solutions with business needs.

👥 Team-Based Experience

Collaborate in a dynamic team of 4-5 designers. You’ll learn how to brainstorm effectively, divide tasks, give/receive feedback, and co-create thoughtful, user-centered solutions.

🧠 AI Integration Encouraged

Leverage the power of AI tools to accelerate your workflow, enhance creativity, and deliver smart, scalable solutions. Innovation is not just welcomed—it’s expected.

📈 Portfolio-Boosting Projects

Add meaningful, client-backed case studies to your portfolio—perfect for job-seekers and professionals looking to level up.

How does the UX Challenge work?

6 weeks

Intensive sessions designed to sharpen your skills, boost confidence, and prepare you for real-world UX projects

Summer 2025

From July 1st 2025
to August 8th 2025

Register as participant
01
Registration

Sign up by filling in the registration form. All applications will be vetted, and selected participants will receive an email with next steps and payment instructions.

02
Project Brief

Once you are assigned a team and business, you will be provided with a project brief to help you understand the client’s goals and design requirements.

03
Collaborate & Create

Work closely with your team and business partners to brainstorm and build impactful solutions.

04
Review & Evaluation

Present your completed design for evaluation, receiving valuable feedback from mentors and peers.

05
Final Presentation

Showcase your solution to clients, demonstrating your design insights and process.

Benefits of this challenge

Mentorship & Workshops

Flexible Schedules

Immersive & Real-World Experience

Boost your Confidence

Career Growth Pathways

Participant Profiles

Who Should Join?

✔️ Junior Designers looking to build experience and receive mentorship
‍✔️ Mid-Level Designers ready to take their skills to the next level
‍✔️ Senior Designers eager to lead, guide, and inspire others

Whether you’re looking to level up your portfolio, get feedback from industry pros, or simply flex your UX muscles, there’s something here for everyone.

🚨 Limited Spots Available!
All applications will be vetted, and selected participants will receive an email with next steps and payment instructions.

Team of 4-5 UX Designers

Mentorship support

Final presentation opportunity

AI-focused UX workflows

Registration is now open!

Participation Fee: CAD $500

Step 1
Click the link below to register for the challenge. Fill out the registration form.
Step 2
Once your details have been vetted, you will receive an email with next steps and payment instructions.
Join the Design Challenge!

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Our journey so far!
8K+ Members
A thriving community of UX designers from around the world.
Presence in 15+ Countries
A truly global network, fostering collaboration across borders.
30+ Programs Run
Hands-on challenges and learning opportunities for continuous growth.
10+ Industry Mentors
Expert guidance from seasoned UX professionals shaping the future of design.

Success stories

"If you want some experience and networking look for community groups who run design exercise challenges like IterateUX - run by volunteers, to small cost, and the opportunity to work with others in the same boat as you. No pretense here. I was amazed at the effort they put into it as volunteers. Great community!I’m not saying it’s perfect, but it will take you through the whole design process in 6 weeks and give you some practical experience without promising you the world (and a job/career) at the end of it. But you might make some valuable friends and contacts."
Alan Biggs
Product Designer / User Experience Strategist
I could tell from the start that the design challenge organized by the Iterate UX team was thoughtfully planned and executed. The challenge provided a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and collaborate with a team of motivated designers who were dedicated to problem-solving and refining ideas for solutions that would benefit our assigned client.
Working closely with a startup founder who was not only excited about the project but also recognized the value of UX was a privilege. Their encouragement to explore bold ideas based on our findings really inspired our team.
I achieved my goal of gaining experience in user research and prototyping, and I exceeded my expectations by forming lasting friendships with my teammates beyond the timeline of the design challenge. Overall, my experience with Iterate UX was incredibly positive, and I highly recommend their challenges to anyone looking to enhance their skills and connect with like-minded individuals!
Lana DeGuzman
UX Designer

Discover our mentors

Mymoon Hidaya

Director UX Designer
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Pamela Hardy

Senior UX & Product Designer
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Ahmad Ghabboun

Senior UX/UI Designer
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Simeon Iyoha

Product Lead (UX/CX)
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FAQs

What is the UX Challenge?
The UX Design Challenge is a 6-week intensive program where participants work in teams to solve real-world design problems for actual clients. It’s an opportunity to enhance your design skills, collaborate with skilled peers, and produce portfolio-worthy work.
Who can participate in this program?
The UX challenge is open to designers of all experience levels. There are two participation tiers: - Client Facing participant: Who engage directly with clients, has a higher price rate, and constant feedback from business owners or stakeholders. - Exploring Participants: Who work on the same challenges but without direct client interaction
What are the time commitments?
The UX Challenge requires a time commitment similar to a part-time job, with an expectation of 10 to 20 hours of effort per week. This ensures you can give your best to the project, support your team effectively, and deliver outstanding results to showcase at the end.
What are the key dates for the challenge?
Spring Program - Registration starts in January 2025 and close at end of February 2025 - Kick off at middle March. Fall Program - Registration starts in July 2025 and close at end of August 2025 - Kick off at middle September 2025
Registration Fee
- Client-facing Participants is CAD $500 and - Exploring Participants CAD $400. This fee is due upon registration to secure your spot in the challenge while we do the pre-screening of candidates. If you are not accepted to the program our system immediately return 100% of the money back.
What if I miss the registration deadline?
If you miss the registration deadline you can register for the next challenge season, your spot may be offered to someone on the waitlist. It’s important to complete the registration and payment as soon as possible to secure your participation
How are participants assigned to teams?
Participants are grouped into teams based on their skillsets, availability, preferences, and the needs of each project. We strive to create balanced teams with diverse skills and backgrounds to ensure team and project success.
Can I cancel and get a refund after payment completes?
Refunds are not available once the challenge begins. If you have a health condition, we will review your case individually. Otherwise, refunds are processed only before the event starts.

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