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Main Tracks
These tracks represent the core themes of the XR Design Challenge and guide the direction of your project.
TRACK #1
Spatial UI: The World is Your Canvas
Most AR/VR interfaces still mimic 2D screen-based designs—but why stop there? In XR, our bodies, environments, and objects can all become interactive elements. Let’s break free from flat screens and design experiences where the world itself is the interface.
The Winner receives:
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Prize: $1,000
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AWE Ticket for each Team Member
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IDEO U Credits for each Team Member
Study from anywhere
Laser Maze Game: Mixed Reality Adventure w Q3D PocketPioneer
by Tianyue Yu & Aliaksandr Lisavets
TRACK #2
Mobile App to XR App
Meta is opening doors for mobile apps to enter the XR ecosystem. But this isn’t about copying and pasting apps into headsets, it’s about reimagining them for XR. Think beyond replication and create an app that truly uses the power of immersive technology.
The Winner receives:
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Prize: $1,000
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AWE Ticket for each Team Member
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IDEO U Credits for each Team Member
TRACK #3
Contextual AI: Utility with Camera Access (XR + AI)
What if you had full access to RGB cameras, depth sensors, and AI processing power in real-time? The possibilities are endless, and it’s up to you to define what’s next. Show us the groundbreaking use cases only you can imagine.
The Winner receives:
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Prize: $1,000
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AWE Ticket for each Team Member
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IDEO U Credits for each Team Member
TRACK #4
Productivity: Ways of Working
How will we work in the future? How can XR tools boost productivity, streamline workflows, and solve everyday challenges? Design solutions that make work smarter, smoother, and more impactful.
The Winner receives:
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Prize: $1,000
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AWE Ticket for each Team Member
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IDEO U Credits for each Team Member
TRACK #5
Hobbies & Skillbuilding
The future of XR isn’t just for tech enthusiasts—it’s for everyone. Apps like FitXR, PianoVision, and Pencil have shown how XR can make hobbies and learning more engaging. Build something that invites everyone to join XR.
The Winner receives:
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Prize: $1,000
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AWE Ticket for each Team Member
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IDEO U Credits for each Team Member
TRACK #6
Gaming & Entertainment
Gaming and Entertainment are the evergreen first thought that people have when it comes to XR. But the potential is far from fully explored.
The Winner receives:
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Prize: $1,000
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AWE Ticket for each Team Member
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IDEO U Credits for each Team Member
Study from anywhere
Infinite Museum (INMU)
by INMU
Global Tracks
You can participate in Global Tracks alongside your chosen Main Track by using these tools in your project.
GLOBAL TRACK #1
Best Use of ShapesXR
ShapesXR is the tool for XR design—perfect for prototyping, collaborating, and ideating. Use it to bring your boldest ideas to life and show us what’s possible.
The Winner receives:
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Prize: $2,000
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AWE Ticket for each Team Member
GLOBAL TRACK #2
Best Use of Logitech Stylus in ShapesXR
Combine the precision of the Logitech Stylus with the flexibility of ShapesXR, and you’ve got a powerful toolkit for ideation and design. Show us what artistic ideas you come up with using these two great tools!
The Winner receives:
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Prize: $2,500
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AWE Ticket for each Team Member