Opportunity brief
Design to Develop
Organizing Clubs: DOT – The Design Club and Coding Club, IIIT Vadodara
Venue: IIIT Vadodara, Gandhinagar Campus
Duration: 27 October – 1 November 2026
Mode: Hybrid (Online + Offline)
Objective
Design to Develop provides a comprehensive platform for students to demonstrate their skills across the design and development lifecycle. The event challenges participants to conceptualize, design, and develop a fully functional front-end prototype while encouraging creativity, innovation, and the practical implementation of design principles.
It also aims to foster collaboration, enhance presentation skills, and recognize excellence in both design and development.
Event Description
Design to Develop is a team-based competition that challenges participants to create a design prototype and transform it into a functional front-end application. Organized collaboratively by DOT – The Design Club and the Coding Club at IIIT Vadodara, the event consists of three phases:
Phase 1: Design and Prototyping
- Teams will create a Figma prototype based on a problem statement of their choice.
Phase 2: Design Presentation
- Teams will present their designs, explain their UX decisions, and showcase their design thinking process.
Phase 3: Front-End Development
- Teams will develop the front end of their designs using hardcoded data. Backend development is optional and will be considered an added advantage.
Participants will demonstrate creativity, design thinking, and technical skills. The best teams will be recognized for their ability to transform ideas into functional applications.
Format
Team Competition
- Participants will work in teams throughout the design and development phases.
- Figma must be used for prototyping.
- Teams may use any technology for front-end development.
Presentation
- Teams will present their designs and development process during Phase 2.
- Presentations should explain the rationale behind design choices, UX strategies, and development approaches.
Expected Outcomes
- Enhanced design and development skills.
- A better understanding of the complete design and implementation process.
- Improved collaboration and teamwork abilities.
- Recognition of excellence in design and front-end development.
- Inspiration to innovate and pursue careers in digital design and development.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields at any accredited academic institution.
- All team members must be undergraduate B.Tech students.
- All team members must belong to the same institute or college.
- Interdisciplinary teams comprising students from different B.Tech specializations are highly encouraged.
Team Composition
- Each team must consist of exactly 3 members.
- Teams with fewer or more than 3 members will not be permitted.
- All team members must belong to the same institute or college.
Rules and Regulations
- Every team must submit proof of bonafide status from their respective institute. Failure to do so will result in the elimination of the entire team.
- Plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
- Projects and presentations must be submitted within the specified deadlines. Failure to meet the deadlines will result in elimination.
- Submissions containing harassment, abuse, or profanity will be disqualified immediately.
- Every team must develop a login page, a landing page, and at least two additional pages based on its chosen problem statement.
- All decisions made by the judges and organizers will be final.