We are challenging you to design your own app!

Submit by 30th June 2023

We’re challenging you to design an app that you would like to use. It’s can be as serious or silly as you like but you need to tell us what the app does and submit four screen mock-ups that illustrate its functionality or aesthetics. 

You can design your app on paper or using any software you like. 

Extra Challenge


To win the extra challenge prize, try making a clickable version of your app with Figma!

Advice

you can sign up for Figma at https://www.figma.com/

There are thousands of tutorials and help on youtube. Below is a starter tutorial that Figma provide, they have a beginners’ playlist.

Requirements

Note the following requirements:

  • You must submit your work by 30 June 2023.
  • Submit using #FutureDesignersNZ. Post your photos or videos to Instagram, YouTube, or Twitter or email Futuredesigners@vuw.ac.nz
  • Make sure your post is public so we can see it.
  • Videos must be less than 30 seconds

There are no rules of what materials or technology you can use. This is entirely up to your creative intent, and what resources you have access to. 

Prizes


Future designer champion

$300 Prize for the best submission

And we will publish your name and work on the Future Designer’s website.

Future Designer Runner Up

A swag bag for second-best submission

We will publish your name and work on the Future Designer’s website and you will receive a School of Design Innovation Swag Bag.

Extra Challenge Winner

$150 Prize for the best submission addressing the Extra Challenge

And we will publish your name and work on the Future Designer’s website

Terms and Conditions

Read the full terms and conditions.