The World Usability Design Challenge 2024 (WUI DC) is now open for applications, inviting designers from around the globe to participate in this prestigious competition.
With up to $3,000 in prizes, the challenge seeks innovative solutions that address some of the most pressing issues facing humanity today, from climate change to social justice.
Benefits:
Participants in the WUI DC 2024 stand a chance to win substantial monetary prizes. The top three awards include:
Gold: $1,250
Silver: $1,000
Bronze: $750
In addition to the cash prizes, winners will receive complimentary registration to the 2024 HCI International Conference, where they will present their impactful design work. Winners also have the opportunity to publish their work in the conference proceedings as a paper or late-breaking results.
Eligibility:
The challenge is open to everyone, encouraging broad participation from the design community. Entries should be detailed reports that provide evidence of user research and evaluations, demonstrating how these insights have improved both product and process value. Submissions must align with the 2024 theme, “Designing for a Better World,” showcasing how user-focused design can contribute to significant improvements in digital products or services.
Required Documents:
Participants must submit well-argued and evidence-backed reports. These should detail the user research conducted, the evaluations performed, and the explicit connections between user research, design decisions, and outcomes. The quality of these components will be crucial for the judging process.
Application process:
To apply for the World Usability Design Challenge, participants need to submit their entries through the official application portal. Detailed guidelines and the application form are available here.
Application deadlone: September 16, 2024.
