Design Marathon

All that you need to know about Design Marathon General Rules & Guidelines Participants can register individually or in teams (maximum of 2 members per team). The design theme and problem statements will be announced at the start of the event. Use of third-party design tools, assets, and libraries (e.g., stock images, fonts, UI kits) is allowed but must be disclosed. AI-generated designs/assets are permitted only if disclosed and properly credited. Team Formation: Each team must designate a team leader for communication with organizers. Participants cannot be part of multiple teams. Teams cannot merge or split after registration. Design & Development Guidelines: Original work only—projects must be created from scratch during the marathon. Pre-existing design templates may be referenced but not directly reused—any such references must be disclosed. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited—any detected plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification. Offensive, illegal, or unethical content is strictly not allowed. Submissions must be complete and showcase a coherent branding identity. Submission Requirements: Final design files (Figma/Adobe XD/Illustrator/Photoshop or high-quality image exports). Presentation slides (max 5 slides) explaining: Idea and inspiration Design process & tools used Brand identity elements and rationale Team details and roles   Judging Criteria:  Projects will be evaluated based on the following: Technical Accuracy (50%) – Correctness and robustness of ML methods and implementation. Innovation & Creativity (20%) – Originality of the idea and solution approach. Execution & Functionality (15%) – Working prototype, code quality, and usability. Presentation & Clarity (15%) – Effectiveness of project explanation and visual aids. Judges will use a rating scale (e.g., 1–10) for each criterion to ensure fairness and consistency. In case of a tie, the team with stronger technical accuracy will be ranked higher. Code of Conduct: Respect all participants, mentors, and organizers. Collaboration is encouraged, but no external help or outsourcing is allowed. Any form of cheating, misrepresentation, or unethical behaviour will result in disqualification. If an issue arises, teams should report to the organizers immediately. Tools & Resources Usage: Participants must use their own laptops/devices—cloud-based platforms are allowed if disclosed. Use of copyrighted materials without proper license is strictly prohibited. Organizers are not responsible for hardware/software failures or lost progress—backup your work frequently. Prize: Worth 25,000(INR) Join the Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H5feC9HnDth4jmwK6zmsRS?s=cl&p=a&ilr=1 Official instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techzephyr.iitbbs/