πŸ—“οΈ May 22 - June 25 2024

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πŸ‘₯ Team of 3 to 4 participants & 1 Mentor

⏰ ~10 - 15 hours per week

πŸ† Grand Prizes for Winners!

What is IterateUX?

At Iterate UX, we’re all about designers helping designers. Dive into our flexible platform to learn UX research, UI design, and all things user-centered. In addition boost your leadership, collaboration, and presentation skills along the way!

What is UXΒ Research Challenge❓

The UX research challenge is an opportunity for designers to deeply understand user needs, preferences, and challenges. Through rigorous research, designers cultivate empathy, set aside biases, and identify core issues to develop clear problem statements. The two phases designers will tackle in this UX Research Challenge are mentioned below:

Phase 1

Discovery

Uncover insights crucial for problem-solving through user research activities. Gain a deep understanding of user needs, pain points & behaviour.

Phase 2

Define

Define problem statements & success criteria and begin articulating solutions. Set the stage for design direction (ideation & prototyping).

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Structure and Process

day 1

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Kick off event

Get in-depth information on challenge structure & meet the challenge coordinators & mentors of UXRC.

Week 1

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Team Building

Meet your team and mentor. Establish efficient and effective communication & collaboration channels.

Week 2 & 3

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May UX Research Challenge Focus : Exploring AI in Design

Choose from 5 challenge prompts. Learn & engage in interactive workshops led by industry experts. Conduct a thorough discovery research & define the problem space in the UXR Challenge.

Designing an AI Solution

Choose from 5 challenge prompts. Learn & engage in interactive workshops led by industry experts. Conduct a thorough discovery research & define the problem space in the UXR Challenge.

Designing Using AI

Discover ways to integrate AI into UX Research workflow. Elevate your UX research skills in the intelligent systems landscape.

Workshops on AI

Gain hands-on AI UX design workshop experience. Learn best practices, case studies, and AI usage techniques from industry leaders.

Week 4

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Presentation & Critique [Optional]

6 teams will have the opportunity to Enhance their communication & presentation skills. During the live event, mentors will offer critique & feedback on team work.

Final day

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Finalists Review & Wrap Up Party

Mentors review team submissions & nominate finalists. Judges review finalists & choose the winning team. Winning team & prizes is announced at Wrap-up Party!

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Join as Participant

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Elevate UX research skills using AI

Explore cutting-edge AI tools & techniques to elevate your UX research skills & process.

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Gain mentorship

Receive guidance & feedback from mentors to help you navigate challenges & refine your design approach.

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Upskill team collaboration & communication skills

Build strong communication, time management & collaborative teamwork skills.

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Expand portfolio

Showcase real-world projects working with a design team on your portfolio.

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Engage in interactive workshops

Deepen your understanding of UX research concepts and methodologies through engaging workshops.

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Receive recognition

Showcase your achievements and contributions within the design community, gaining visibility and recognition for your talent and dedication.

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Join as Mentor

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Share Your Expertise

Explore cutting-edge AI tools & techniques to elevate your UX research skills & process.

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Hone Your Leadership Skills

Receive guidance & feedback from mentors to help you navigate challenges & refine your design approach.

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Make an Impact

Build strong communication, time management & collaborative teamwork skills.

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FAQs

What is the IterateUX Research Challenge?

The UX Research Challenge is a design challenge that focuses on the Discovery phase of the design process. The event also includes engaging workshops and design presentation & critique sessions. It's an opportunity for both seasoned professionals and newcomers to refine skills, explore emerging tech, and contribute to UX design.

What level of experience can participate in UX design challenge?

The challenge is open to researches / designers of all levels, providing a valuable learning experience. Junior designers can up-skill facets of design thinking while more experienced designers can up-skill their research leadership skills.

When does the event take place?

The challenge will begin on May 22. Keep an eye out on our social media and discord pages for announcements.

Where will the event be hosted?

The challenge will be hosted on IterateUX Discord. Join us at https://discord.gg/iterateux.

What is the registration fee, and how do I pay?

The registration fee is CAD 100 or USD 74. Payment details and options can be found once you begin the registration process.

Why is there a registration fee?

The registration fee serves as the primary funding source for the challenge, ensuring a rewarding experience for all participants.

How are teams formed, and can I choose my teammates?

Teams are formed considering criteria such as time zone, experience level, and availability which you will be providing in the registration form.

How do I reach out for assistance or if I have questions?

For any inquiries, please contact [email protected].

Are there any prerequisites for participation?

There are no strict prerequisites, but a basic understanding of UX research principles is beneficial.

Is there a specific time commitment each week?

Although there are no required time commitments, participants spend an average of 15 hours per week in the Challenge.

What kind of support will I get during the research challenge?

The coordinators are there to provide you with a detailed guide on the structure, deadline, tasks and resources for the research challenge. You will also have the support from industry professionals as mentors to help and guide you throughout the challenge. In addition, we have multiple research experts providing valuable interactive workshops during the challenge.

If you have more questions, please send your inquiries to [email protected]