Shape the Future of Design
Join the XR Design Challenge, a 6-week online event from December 2, 2024, to January 13, 2025
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Learn 🧠
Access a free XR course to transition seamlessly from 2D to XR.
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Network 🤝
Connect with designers globally in a supportive community.
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Build 🔨
Apply new skills immediately, build projects, and enhance your portfolio.
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Grow 📈
Gain visibility as top projects get promoted by Meta, IDEO, ShapesXR, and immersive insiders.
Break out of the screen
and into 3D
Evaluating projects
Judges
The judges bring seasoned perspectives and carefully evaluate each project.
Sharing their expertise
Mentors
All of our mentors bring deep industry knowledge and can guide and inspire each step of your designs.
Join the team today
Frequently asked questions
Who is this for?
The XR Design Challenge is open to everyone with a passion for XR! Whether you’re a seasoned designer, developer, student, or simply curious about XR (Extended Reality) technologies, this challenge is for you. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels to join in, learn, create, and connect with a global community of XR enthusiasts.
What are the dates?
The XR Design Challenge runs from December 2, 2024, to January 13, 2025.
During these six weeks, you’ll have access to workshops, tools, and resources to bring your ideas to life. Don’t worry if you can’t start right away—jump in when you’re ready and make the most of the resources available!
During these six weeks, you’ll have access to workshops, tools, and resources to bring your ideas to life. Don’t worry if you can’t start right away—jump in when you’re ready and make the most of the resources available!
Do I need to have any prior experience?
Nope! You don’t need prior experience to join.
The XRDC is designed for everyone, from beginners to experts. If you’re new to XR, we’ve got you covered with a free XR Design Course and plenty of learning resources to help you get started.
This is a space to learn, experiment, and grow—so dive in, even if you’re just starting out!
The XRDC is designed for everyone, from beginners to experts. If you’re new to XR, we’ve got you covered with a free XR Design Course and plenty of learning resources to help you get started.
This is a space to learn, experiment, and grow—so dive in, even if you’re just starting out!
How do I register for the XR Design Challenge?
To join the XR Design Challenge, simply register here for free.
Once you’re registered, we’ll send you everything you need to get started, including event details, resources, and ways to connect with the community.
It’s a quick and easy sign-up process, so you’ll be ready to go in no time!
Once you’re registered, we’ll send you everything you need to get started, including event details, resources, and ways to connect with the community.
It’s a quick and easy sign-up process, so you’ll be ready to go in no time!
Is there a registration fee for the hackathon?
Nope! Registration is completely free.
We believe that innovation should be accessible to everyone, so there’s no cost to join the XR Design Challenge.
We believe that innovation should be accessible to everyone, so there’s no cost to join the XR Design Challenge.
Can I register without a team, or how do I find a team?
Absolutely! You can join the challenge solo, with a pre-formed team, or find teammates within our community.
We’ll provide ways for you to connect with others looking for teammates, so whether you’re flying solo or want a group to work with, you’ll have options.
We’ll provide ways for you to connect with others looking for teammates, so whether you’re flying solo or want a group to work with, you’ll have options.
What projects can I build?
You’re free to use any tool or technology you like! Whether you prefer Figma, ShapesXR, Blender, or even paper prototyping, it’s up to you.
For the submission, we require a video that showcases your project—this helps keep submissions consistent and makes it easy for us (and you!) to share and promote your work.
The categories and tracks will be announced at the start of the challenge, so you’ll have the flexibility to choose a focus area that inspires you. We’re looking for creative concepts and new ideas in AR/VR interaction, so no need for a fully developed or polished project—this is all about exploring and sharing innovative ideas!
For the submission, we require a video that showcases your project—this helps keep submissions consistent and makes it easy for us (and you!) to share and promote your work.
The categories and tracks will be announced at the start of the challenge, so you’ll have the flexibility to choose a focus area that inspires you. We’re looking for creative concepts and new ideas in AR/VR interaction, so no need for a fully developed or polished project—this is all about exploring and sharing innovative ideas!
What criteria are used for evaluating the projects?
Projects will be evaluated by a dedicated panel of high-profile judges, each with deep expertise in XR design and innovation.
They’ll be looking at creativity, usability, and technical innovation in each submission. We’re especially interested in fresh ideas that push XR boundaries and demonstrate thoughtful user experience.
Judges will also assess projects for originality, potential impact, and alignment with the challenge’s themes. This is your chance to get valuable feedback from industry leaders!
They’ll be looking at creativity, usability, and technical innovation in each submission. We’re especially interested in fresh ideas that push XR boundaries and demonstrate thoughtful user experience.
Judges will also assess projects for originality, potential impact, and alignment with the challenge’s themes. This is your chance to get valuable feedback from industry leaders!
What are the prizes for winning projects?
We offer a $10,000 prize pool, which will be distributed across various tracks. But there’s much more than cash at stake!
Winning projects will be promoted across all our partner networks—including Meta, ShapesXR, IDEO, and Immersive Insiders—giving you incredible visibility in the XR field.
Additionally, top projects may open doors for connections with larger enterprise partners, potentially leading to collaborative opportunities. If you’re serious about building a career in XR design, this challenge offers a platform to showcase your skills and get noticed by major players in the industry.
Winning projects will be promoted across all our partner networks—including Meta, ShapesXR, IDEO, and Immersive Insiders—giving you incredible visibility in the XR field.
Additionally, top projects may open doors for connections with larger enterprise partners, potentially leading to collaborative opportunities. If you’re serious about building a career in XR design, this challenge offers a platform to showcase your skills and get noticed by major players in the industry.
