Design Fusion season 3
Design Fusion season 3
1st January 2026 - 18th January 2026
The biggest virtual international designathon.
This isn’t just a competition - it’s a movement. For 18 days, the entire design community learns, builds, and evolves together. Whether you’re in Delhi, Dubai, or Denmark , this is your invitation to build something that matters.
This isn’t just a competition - it’s a movement. For 18 days, the entire design community learns, builds, and evolves together. Whether you’re in Delhi, Dubai, or Denmark , this is your invitation to build something that matters.
This isn’t just a competition - it’s a movement. For 18 days, the entire design community learns, builds, and evolves together. Whether you’re in Delhi, Dubai, or Denmark , this is your invitation to build something that matters.
This isn’t just a competition - it’s a movement. For 18 days, the entire design community learns, builds, and evolves together. Whether you’re in Delhi, Dubai, or Denmark , this is your invitation to build something that matters.
This isn’t just a competition - it’s a movement. For 18 days, the entire design community learns, builds, and evolves together. Whether you’re in Delhi, Dubai, or Denmark , this is your invitation to build something that matters.
Important Information
How this can be super helpful?
This is not just a designathon where you make! This is where you level up with deliverables that you cant get anywhere.
Workshops/Sessions
Get trained till the time the designathon starts with industry experts taking workshops in all domains including UX and Branding and get access to sessions worth over 5000 INR
Workshops
&
Sessions
Get trained till the time the designathon starts with industry experts taking workshops in all domains including UX and Branding and get access to sessions worth over 5000 INR
Workshops
&
Sessions
Get trained till the time the designathon starts with industry experts taking workshops in all domains including UX and Branding and get access to sessions worth over 5000 INR
Workshops
&
Sessions
Get trained till the time the designathon starts with industry experts taking workshops in all domains including UX and Branding and get access to sessions worth over 5000 INR
Workshops
&
Sessions
Get trained till the time the designathon starts with industry experts taking workshops in all domains including UX and Branding and get access to sessions worth over 5000 INR
Community & Resources
Join our thriving Discord community of over 10,000 members. Share your work, get feedback, and access exclusive resources curated by our experts.
Community
&
Resources
Join our thriving Discord community of over 10,000 members. Share your work, get feedback, and access exclusive resources curated by our experts.
Community
&
Resources
Join our thriving Discord community of over 10,000 members. Share your work, get feedback, and access exclusive resources curated by our experts.
Community
&
Resources
Join our thriving Discord community of over 10,000 members. Share your work, get feedback, and access exclusive resources curated by our experts.
Community
&
Resources
Join our thriving Discord community of over 10,000 members. Share your work, get feedback, and access exclusive resources curated by our experts.
Designathon Flow
Designathon Flow
Designathon Flow
Designathon Flow
Designathon Flow
The full breakdown of rounds of the designathon
The full breakdown of rounds of the designathon
30th December 2025
30th December 2025
Brief Drop
Brief Drop
All the 3 briefs will drop 2 days prior for the teams to decode and clear all doubts.
All the 3 briefs will drop 2 days prior for the teams to decode and clear all doubts.
Round 1
The Spark (Ideation Stage)
Round 1
The Spark (Ideation Stage)
Round 1
The Spark (Ideation Stage)
Round 1
The Spark (Ideation Stage)
Round 1
The Spark (Ideation Stage)
Round 1
The Spark (Ideation Stage)
Starts 1st January 2026
Starts 1st January 2026
About the Round
About the Round
In Round 1, turn imagination into a clear, powerful idea pitch. Receive an open-ended problem statement and find the story worth solving
In Round 1, turn imagination into a clear, powerful idea pitch. Receive an open-ended problem statement and find the story worth solving
Duration : 3 days
Duration : 3 days
Deliverables
Deliverables
• 3-10 slide deck (Compulsory) - 100 Points
• An Explainer Video (Optional) - 20 Golden Points
• 3-10 slide deck (Compulsory) - 100 Points
• An Explainer Video (Optional) - 20 Golden Points
Ends 3rd January 2026
Ends 3rd January 2026
Jury evaluation on :
Jury evaluation on :
Creativity, problem solution clarity, storytelling power
Creativity, problem solution clarity, storytelling power
Round 2
The Lens (Research & Insight Stage)
Round 2
The Lens (Research & Insight Stage)
Round 2
The Lens (Research & Insight Stage)
Round 2
The Lens (Research & Insight Stage)
Round 2
The Lens (Research & Insight Stage)
Round 2
The Lens (Research & Insight Stage)
Starts 6th January 2026
Starts 6th January 2026
About the Round
About the Round
Design isn’t art, it’s understanding.
In Round 2 , Back your idea with real insights through user and market research.
Design isn’t art, it’s understanding.
In Round 2 , Back your idea with real insights through user and market research.
Duration : 2 days
Duration : 2 days
Deliverables
Deliverables
• Research summary - 50 points
• User Persona - 50 points
• Opportunity map - 50 points
• Research summary - 50 points
• User Persona - 50 points
• Opportunity map - 50 points
Ends: 8th January 2026
Ends: 8th January 2026
Jury evaluation on :
Jury evaluation on :
Depth, synthesis, and strategy
Depth, synthesis, and strategy
Round 3
The Blueprint (Brand + Product Direction Stage)
Round 3
The Blueprint (Brand + Product Direction Stage)
Round 3
The Blueprint (Brand + Product Direction Stage)
Round 3
The Blueprint (Brand + Product Direction Stage)
Round 3
The Blueprint (Brand + Product Direction Stage)
Round 3
The Blueprint (Brand + Product Direction Stage)
Starts : 11th January 2026
Starts : 11th January 2026
About the Round
About the Round
In round 3 you , Shape your idea into a living identity.
• Brand Designers: Define the visual soul : logo, tone, voice, colors, and typography.
• UX Designers: Define the structural brain : wireframes, IA, and flow. Together, define how your idea looks, feels, and works.
In round 3 you , Shape your idea into a living identity.
• Brand Designers: Define the visual soul : logo, tone, voice, colors, and typography.
• UX Designers: Define the structural brain : wireframes, IA, and flow. Together, define how your idea looks, feels, and works.
Duration : 3 days
Duration : 3 days
Deliverables
Deliverables
Brand identity - 100 Points
UI/UX Figma file / deck / prototype - 100 Points
Brand identity - 100 Points
UI/UX Figma file / deck / prototype - 100 Points
Ends : 13th January 2026 , 6pm IST
Ends : 13th January 2026 , 6pm IST
Jury evaluation on :
Jury evaluation on :
Concept cohesion, brand clarity, UX foundation
Concept cohesion, brand clarity, UX foundation
Round 4
The Experience (Execution & Final Pitch)
Round 4
The Experience (Execution & Final Pitch)
Round 4
The Experience (Execution & Final Pitch)
Round 4
The Experience (Execution & Final Pitch)
Round 4
The Experience (Execution & Final Pitch)
Round 4
The Experience (Execution & Final Pitch)
Starts : 14th January 2026 , 8pm IST
Starts : 14th January 2026 , 8pm IST
About the Round
About the Round
In round 4 , You start adding the polish! Go beyond design and work on your marketing collaterals/Social Media Designs , Framer site and explainer videos to actually have a shot at the final jury!
Duration : 3 days
Duration : 3 days
Deliverables
Deliverables
• Framer site - 40 Points
• Marketing collaterals/Social Media Designs - 50 Points
• Explainer Video - 60 Points
• Framer site - 40 Points
• Marketing collaterals/Social Media Designs - 50 Points
• Explainer Video - 60 Points
Ends : 16th January 2026 , 8pm IST
Ends : 16th January 2026 , 8pm IST
Jury evaluation on :
Jury evaluation on :
Craft, usability, brand integration, presentation polish , Marketing stratergies
Craft, usability, brand integration, presentation polish , Marketing stratergies
Results
Results
Result Declaration
Result Declaration
The Top 20 announcement will be made on 17th January , 9pm IST
The Top 20 announcement will be made on 17th January , 9pm IST
Round 5
The Stage (Final Virtual Jury Round)
Round 5
The Stage (Final Virtual Jury Round)
Round 5
The Stage (Final Virtual Jury Round)
Round 5
The Stage (Final Virtual Jury Round)
Round 5
The Stage (Final Virtual Jury Round)
Round 5
The Stage (Final Virtual Jury Round)
Starts : 18th January 2026 , 5pm IST
Starts : 18th January 2026 , 5pm IST
About the Round
About the Round
The top 20 present live before a jury of creative directors, design founders, and educators.
The top 20 present live before a jury of creative directors, design founders, and educators.
Duration : 3 hours
Duration : 3 hours
Deliverables
Deliverables
Final pitch deck (5–7 slides) + live presentation
Final pitch deck (5–7 slides) + live presentation
Ends : 18th January 2026 , 8pm IST
Ends : 18th January 2026 , 8pm IST
Jury evaluation on :
Jury evaluation on :
Craft, usability, brand integration, presentation polish , Marketing stratergies
Craft, usability, brand integration, presentation polish , Marketing stratergies
Registration
Registration
Registration
Registration
Registration
How to complete your registration?
How to complete your registration?
You can either register solo or with your full team! Here is what the registration details are :
You can either register solo or with your full team! Here is what the registration details are :
Solo Price - 350INR
We will help you pair up with the best combination of max 4-5 people per team
Solo Price - 350INR
We will help you pair up with the best combination of max 4-5 people per team
Solo Price 350INR
We will help you pair up with the best combination of max 4-5 people per team
Solo Price 350INR
We will help you pair up with the best combination of max 4-5 people per team
Solo Price - 350INR
We will help you pair up with the best combination of max 4-5 people per team
Team Price - 500INR
One time payment for the whole team. Whether you are a team of 2 or 6 - You pay one price.
Team Price - 500INR
One time payment for the whole team. Whether you are a team of 2 or 6 - You pay one price.
Team Price 500INR
One time payment for the whole team. Whether you are a team of 2 or 6 - You pay one price.
Team Price 500INR
One time payment for the whole team. Whether you are a team of 2 or 6 - You pay one price.
Team Price - 500INR
One time payment for the whole team. Whether you are a team of 2 or 6 - You pay one price.