SUEDE presents Designathon 2026!

Get ready for an incredible weekend filled with in-person creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Join us on September 4th - 6th for the SUEDE Designathon 2026, where teams of 3-5 students will come together on campus to ideate, design, and pitch their best solutions. 

• Over $1400 in Prizes! Compete for exciting rewards and bragging rights!
• Mentorship Sessions: Work with industry professionals to elevate your ideas and gain valuable insights.
• Workshops: Run by our experienced team to help you sharpen your design skills.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow participants, mentors, and judges in a dynamic, face-to-face environment.
• Wellness Support: Recharge in our quiet zones, grab a snack at our snack stations, and get assistance at the Help Desk whenever needed.

Teams should have been organised prior to the event. If you have not been allocated a team and have signed up, please contact us at hello@suede.org.au

Please note that you are only qualified to participate if you have registered via Humanitix and have received a confirmation email. If you have not done this, we will not consider your submission.

• Problem-Solution Fit
  How well does the team understand and respond to the brief?
• Innovation & Creativity
  How original and imaginative is the response to the challenge?
• Design Execution & User Experience
  How effectively does the experience work for its intended users?
• Craft & Intentionality
  How purposeful and considered are the design decisions?
• Storytelling & Presentation
  How clearly and persuasively does the team communicate their idea?