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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:
  • Prize: $1,000
  • AWE Ticket for each Team Member
  • IDEO U Credits for each Team Member
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Kilim XR
by Görkem Topalhan
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InkLift
by Mo Sayyar
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Magic Toolbox
by Threerawat Wonghart
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Laser Maze Game: Mixed Reality Adventure w Q3D PocketPioneer
by Tianyue Yu & Aliaksandr Lisavets
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Manguito – XR Wallet
by Team Bioskop
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Virtual Drawer
by SI559
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Willow
by CricketXR
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Boxes
by Nicholas Ross
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:
  • Prize: $1,000
  • AWE Ticket for each Team Member
  • IDEO U Credits for each Team Member
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DuolingoXR
by Lemon Sharks
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Immersive Insta
by INMU
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A-Tray: Augmented Serving Tray
by Alex Wasowicz
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Be My Eyes XR
by Digital Addict
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Bumble XR - The Bumbleworld
by BuzzXR
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Marketplace XR
by Zainab | Marketplace XR
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Celebrate VR
by NEERAJ C ADNAIK
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Ananda XR
by Sasha Feigin
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:
  • Prize: $1,000
  • AWE Ticket for each Team Member
  • IDEO U Credits for each Team Member
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Space Stylist
by Kelly Redznak
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Boxgeist
by Frank Dierolf
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NatureInk AI
by Baloney3000
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Ubiquitous - AGI in Spatial Computing
by Yosun Chang
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Float Mind
by Return_XGent
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Signie - Your ASL tutor and translator
by 5th Dimension
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Lucid Prism: A MR LLM-Based Multi-Modal Agent System
by Qiyao Chen
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Meal Master
by Liuchuan Yu
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:
  • Prize: $1,000
  • AWE Ticket for each Team Member
  • IDEO U Credits for each Team Member
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Lighthouse
by Scale Zero
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Crush the Interview
by SpatialTeam
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Spatial Guide
by Chris Hillier-Forshaw
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Formul.ai
by D3flow
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VRChord
by JonahSagers Sagers
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servAR
by DIGITus
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Bubbs
by Alvin Jeong
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Haptic Feedback for any Interaction in XR
by Elia Rohrbach
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:
  • Prize: $1,000
  • AWE Ticket for each Team Member
  • IDEO U Credits for each Team Member
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Bookclub VR
by Bookclub VR
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Creta - Learning pottery through the past
by Team Electrocula
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PolySound XR
by Bassique
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Bloxel
by Ankit Kumar
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XR Odyssey
by LixL from The Arcanum
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Chloro: Nurture Plants with Ease!
by Grace Park
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Lingo Bud
by 3Cs
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:
  • Prize: $1,000
  • AWE Ticket for each Team Member
  • IDEO U Credits for each Team Member
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Infinite Museum (INMU)
by INMU
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Mepel
by Mandi
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BagelVerse
by Bagelverse
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Escape from Osiris
by Sertac Guven
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Lomi - Feel your movies
by Latin XR
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Luxino
by Luxe Spatial
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Stylus Strike
by 2BGB

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:
  • Prize: $2,000
  • AWE Ticket for each Team Member
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DuolingoXR
by Lemon Sharks
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Formul.ai
by D3flow
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Manguito – XR Wallet
by Team Bioskop
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MuseRoom Creative Studio
by Benjamin Michals
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Folio
by OpenBook Dynamics
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Signie - Your ASL tutor and translator
by 5th Dimension
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XR Odyssey
by LixL from The Arcanum
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DigiDine: The Digital Dining Table
by Zihao Zhang & Team
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:
  • Prize: $2,500
  • AWE Ticket for each Team Member