Bid and Code: Design & Frontend Competition by ACM

BID AND CODE | Where Design Meets the Art of the Bid Organized by GGSIPU USICT ACM Student Chapter What happens when creativity meets strategy, and every second of coding time has to be earned? Welcome to BID AND CODE, a two-stage design and frontend development competition that challenges you to go beyond designing beautiful interfaces. From crafting compelling UI designs to strategically bidding for coding time and bringing your ideas to life, this is where your design thinking meets your development skills. Whether you're a UI/UX enthusiast, a frontend developer, or someone who loves turning ideas into products, BID AND CODE is your chance to put your creativity and technical skills to the test. ️ Round 1: Online Design Hackathon 29–31 October 2026 Your canvas. Your creativity. Your challenge. Choose one of three design themes and create an impressive UI that combines visual appeal, usability, and thoughtful design decisions. Work on your chosen theme during the 48-hour design hackathon. Showcase your UI/UX skills, creativity, and attention to detail. Compete for a place among the Top 10 teams advancing to the finale. Only the strongest designs make the cut. Round 2: Offline Finale 2 November 2026 TnP Room, USIC&T The design phase is over. Now it's time to build. Shortlisted teams will face fresh prompts and a different kind of challenge. You'll have to bid strategically for your coding time before translating your ideas into working frontend products. Tackle a fresh design and development prompt. Make strategic decisions while bidding for coding time. Turn your ideas into functional interfaces under pressure. Demonstrate your ability to design, develop, and adapt. Can your team make every second count? Ready to take on the challenge? If you can design with purpose, think strategically, and bring interfaces to life, BID AND CODE is for you. Online Round: 29–31 October 2026 Offline Finale: 2 November 2026 Venue: TnP Room, USIC&T Organized by GGSIPU USICT ACM Student Chapter Design with intent. Bid with strategy. Build with purpose.