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The World's Largest & Longest Design Tournament

Vibe (x) Designathon

Sandskriti design community is revolutionizing India’s design landscape globally!

In collaboration with

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what is vibe (X) designathon?

Vibe(X) Designathon has now evolved, redefining the competition with a global jury and a broader stage for UI/UX and Graphic Design. You are a sure fit, if you can collaborate, conquer & compete! It’s a grand stage where talented creatives from diverse disciplines compete to showcase their unparalleled creativity and mastery.

2000+

Brawlers

May 2025

Kickstart

4 weeks

Duration

Virtual

Stage

here is why you shouldchallenge yourself

Challenging oneself to compete is a journey of growth, self-discovery, & identifying one's capability that pushes limits, & brings out the best version regardless of the outcome.

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Boost Your Confidence

Prove to yourself and others that you have what it takes to compete at the highest level.

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Inspire the World

Stand as an inspiration through your creativity and leave a mark that makes a path for designers across the globe.

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Sharpen Your Skills

Push your limits, solve exciting design quests, and master new techniques to power up your craft.

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Become a team player

Through collaboration, you get to test your team strength and build new dimensions to design possibilities...remember, ‘two heads are better than one’

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Express Your Inner creativity

Display your best ideas and turn them into memorable designs that will reflect your creative excellence. This is your moment to shine!

ROADMAP TO VICTORY!

Follow the steps closely, you don't want to miss any detail, they're too important.

Register Now

Complete your registration and brace for the updates from our team!

Crack the Code!

Take the Design Quotient (DQ) test to showcase your ability to decipher, resolve, and create with design excellence.

Be online by this time

The problem statement for you and your team will be revealed during the kick-off call, make sure to be on time.

Work Hard, Play Harder

Connect with your team members who will complement and support your Designathon journey.

Kick Off!

You will be taken through the problem statement and a detailed overview of the guidelines of the Designathon.

Game On!

Once the Designathon begins, you will have a week with your team to make your mark with your creativity and verve.

Jury Evaluation

Our esteemed jury will evaluate your work so that the best of the best gets the acclaim.

Win Your Rewards

Winners get lucrative cash prizes and rewards as a mark of support and encouragement from the Sandskriti design community.

Get. Set. Going

design QUOTIENT

The Design Quotient is the inception stage to Vibe (X) Designathon. A measure of your ability to decipher challenges, respond punctually, and create design solutions with artistic excellence... this is where the bold rises to shine!

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This is the sum of your entire journey, your mastery of both technical skills and teamwork.

UI/UX

This measures how effortlessly users can navigate your designs. A seamless experience means success.

design aptitude

This tests your ability to think critically, solve design challenges, and craft strategic solutions.

color blindness

This reflects how well you ensure inclusive color choices, making designs accessible to all.

EQ

This highlights your ability to collaborate, understand clients, and foster creative harmony.

graphic

This will evaluate your strength in visual storytelling, typography, and layout to create an impact.

Meet the Design Vanguards

Guiding with vision and expertise, these design moguls are set to inspire, mentor, and guard the benchmarks for excellence.

punit chawla

@Designwings

Get ready to spread your creative 'wings' at the Designathon

Dipaq Syqi

@Syqi®

Join me to slay the Designathon with killer product strategies!

Anshul gupta

@Minimaltweaks

Excited to guide you with 'Minimal Tweaks' for extraordinary designs!

Aseem Saini

@ADPList

Let’s boost your design with end-to-end user research!

Arpita Dhir

@ADPList

Let’s brew something creative together.

Vasudha Shah

@UX research community

Let’s power up our designs with user research!

Yogesh Gurera

@Microsoft

Let’s turn your vision into top-tier design with strategy!

Mayur Karodia

@Dropout Academy

Get set to simplify video creation & refine user experience.

Garima Mehta

Product Designer | Ex-PayU

Together, We’ll Turn Complexity Into Clarity.

Lovish Bandwal

Sr. Product Designer @Swiggy

Let's create purposeful, scalable design solutions.

Adesh Bhansali

Head of Design

Purpose-led designs that scale with ease.

Isha Patel

@Top Design Schools

Bridging strategy and creativity to shape the designers of tomorrow

Hemanth Sharma

@Design Brained Studio

Design smarter with brains and agility at the Designathon!

Munwar Khan

@OPPO

Master impactful & visionary designs through storytelling!

Rahul Bhattacharya

@Alliance University

Crafting creative journeys with wisdom and innovation!

Rahul Bhadoriya

@Dacoit Design

Transforming ideas into impactful designs—one Dacoit moment at a time!

Jitu Raut

@LottieFiles | @GrowthSchool

Master the art of design, code-free magic, and beyond!

become a mentor

Register now

Lovish Bandwal

Sr. Product Designer @Swiggy

Let's create purposeful, scalable design solutions.

Adesh Bhansali

Head of Design @fitpage

Purpose-led designs that scale with ease.

Isha Patel

@Top Design Schools

Bridging strategy and creativity to shape the designers of tomorrow

Hemanth Sharma

@Design Brained Studio

Design smarter with brains and agility at the Designathon!

Munwar Khan

@OPPO

Master impactful & visionary designs through storytelling!

Rahul Bhattacharya

@Alliance University

Crafting creative journeys with wisdom and innovation!

Rahul Bhadoriya

@Dacoit Design

Transforming ideas into impactful designs—one Dacoit moment at a time!

Jitu Raut

@LottieFiles | @GrowthSchool

Master the art of design, code-free magic, and beyond!

become a mentor

Register now

Vibe With Your Tribe

Find your elemental sign that reflects your unique energy and personality. Connect with designers who share your vibe and enjoy the tribe’s rewards collectively!

Evergreen Earth

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Evergreen Earth

The rootedness and humility that keeps you grounded with an eternal sense of freshness in ideas

Flaming Fire

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FLAMING FIRE

The fierce energy that ignites passion and transformation

Waving Water

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WAVING WATER

The fluid essence of emotion and renewal shaping creations

Aspirational Air

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ASPIRATIONAL AIR

An all pervasive aura that exudes a sense of freedom and motion

surreal space

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SURREAL SPACE

A infinite power that envelops everyone with a nurturing heart

guidelines & rules

The community requests you to follow these protocols for a harmonious and hassle-free experience

Eligibility

Anyone passionate about design or aspiring to become a designer is welcome to participate in the Designathon.

Bring along the vibe

A reliable internet connection and a winning attitude is all that you need to come out on top of the pile!

Team Players

Teams will be handpicked by us, with each squad consisting of 3-6 members. Each team will elect a person of contact who will be the go-to person for their crew.

Submission Guidelines

All submissions must be completed within the specified deadline. Submission components should include all deliverables outlined in the brief. Late submissions will not be considered for evaluation.

Evaluation Criteria

Projects will be evaluated based on creativity, functionality, adherence to the brief and presentation quality. The shortlisted teams will present their project and answer questions from the judges.

in partnership with

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed partners for their invaluable support in making this initiaitive a reality.

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frequently asked questions

Your curiosity finds its answers right here!

Absolutely! You’ll be given a specific format for your submissions, which will be shared with you during the kick-off call.

Of course! We welcome participants from all backgrounds. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just curious about the field, there's a place for you here!

We're only taking the interest for ₹1. Upon clearing of DQ, a small registration fee of ₹1,299 (early bird) will be charged from the participants.

We'll be taking the registrations for the competition both as individual entries and as groups. Thereon, we'll be randomizing each individual within each team from our end.

If you under-perform in the DQ, you still have the chance to attempt for the second time. Regarding the passport, in the case of either under-performing in the DQ or scoring below the eligibility criteria for the participation, you will be provided an option to register for the passport separately with a cost attached to it.

However, once you're eligible for the Designathon, you'll be able to access the passport.

Gear Up, Challenger!

Don’t miss this golden opportunity to showcase your skills, outshine the competition, and etch your name into the hall of design fame. The stakes are high, the stage is set, and the world is watching. It's time to prove you have what it takes to conquer the largest and longest design competition yet!