Bit By Design | Vol 1

About the Event: A time-bound web design competition focused on creativity, clarity, and design thinking Participants create original web designs using a shared prompt and a fixed template Emphasis on interpreting briefs, making design decisions under constraints, and communicating ideas effectively The event will primarily use Figma for design work, while all submissions and the voting process will be carried out through a custom-built platform. Guidelines: Individual participation only Mandatory use of the official Figma template provided Only one submission per participant All designs must be created during the event duration Visual elements like colors, typography, and styling may be customized while keeping template dimensions unchanged Submissions must be original and created specifically for this event Rules: Designs must strictly follow the given prompt and challenge brief Reuse of previous projects, templates, or pre-existing designs is not allowed A short design rationale explaining key decisions must be submitted Participants may report guideline violations during the voting phase The organizing team reserves the right to review and disqualify non-compliant submissions Eligibility: Open to students from all disciplines Basic familiarity with design tools like Figma is recommended No prior competition experience required Competition Format: Kickoff & Prompt Release: Prompt, instructions, and official template shared at the start Design Phase: Participants work independently within the allotted time Submission Phase: Final design submitted along with a brief explanation Voting Phase: Peer evaluation using a structured rubric Evaluation Criteria: Alignment with the prompt and goal Visual clarity and hierarchy Interpretation of the assigned style Originality and creativity Strength of design reasoning Results: Final results based on aggregated peer evaluations Top submissions are recognized Voting Methodology: Anonymous, structured peer-evaluation system Each participant reviews a limited number of assigned submissions Scores are aggregated to ensure fairness and reduce bias Focus on design intent, clarity, and problem-solving rather than popularity Why Participate: Take part in a focused, time-bound design challenge Strengthen design skills under constraints Learn by reviewing and evaluating peer work Receive structured feedback Showcase design thinking in a competitive environment