PixelVerse - UI/UX Design Hackathon
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
to Sunday, March 8, 2026
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3 weeks long
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This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
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PixelVerse is UI/UX Design hackathon where we bridge the gap between User Empathy and Visual Mastery. We are looking for designers who can think fast, prototype faster, and solve real-world problems with pixel-perfect precision.
Whether you are a UI wizard, a UX researcher, or a product thinker, this is your stage to transform abstract problems into living, breathing prototypes.
Community Partner:
Proudly supported by Friends of Figma Mumbai.
Event Format & Timeline
Round 1: Portfolio Based Shortlisting (Online Elimination)
Type: Portfolio Evaluation.
The Task: Let your past work speak for itself. Show us your visual fidelity, problem-solving logic, and overall UI/UX capabilities through your best previous projects.
Submission: One Primary Portfolio Link (Behance, Dribbble, Notion, etc.) + An optional Case Study (PDF or Link) of your top project.
Selection: The Top 45 Teams will be shortlisted and invited to the Offline Finale.
‼️ Important Submission Note
To ensure your submission is considered valid, please complete the following steps:
Visit Friends of Figma, Mumbai via:https://friends.figma.com/mumbai/
Click on “Join” and complete the sign-up process.
After successfully signing up, take a screenshot of your successful signup.
Upload this screenshot along with your round 1 submission.
️ Submissions without proof of joining will not be considered.
Round 2: The Final Sprint (Offline Finale)
Date: 8th March 2026
Location: SIES Graduate School of Technology, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
Format: 5.5-Hour On-Spot Hackathon.
The Challenge: Teams will choose ONE of 3 tracks revealed on the spot:
Sector 01: Consumer & Gen Z (Mobile App)
Sector 02: B2B & Efficiency (Tablet/Web)
Sector 03: Social Good & Accessibility (Mobile App)
Rules & Guidelines:
Team Size: 2 to 3 Members. Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students. Inter-college teams allowed.
Tools: Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch (Figma recommended).
Assets: Open-source icons and stock photos are allowed. Pre-built UI kits or opening previously saved files is strictly prohibited.
AI Policy: Generative AI for images and text is allowed. Using AI tools to generate UI layouts or wireframes (e.g., Uizard, Galileo) is banned and will lead to disqualification.
Prizes:
Top 3 Teams: Exciting Prizes await!
Finalists: Exclusive Friends of Figma Goodies + Certificates of Merit + Unstop Goodies
All Participants: Participation Certificates.
Contact For queries, reach out to:
Email: pixelverse.gdg2026@gmail.com