2025 Design-A-Thon: Astropocalypse ☄️

​A cosmic storm is coming... can you design for the end of the world?

​Design-A-Thon @ UT Austin: ASTROPOCALYPSE
November 8-9 | Robert A. Welch Hall (WEL)

​What is a Design-A-Thon?
A 24-hour design challenge where UT students dream, design, and build bold new ideas to meet the prompt. Expect food, swag, your work being seen by working design professionals, and MORE!

​Open to all majors and skill levels — no prior experience needed.

​Teams

• ​Up to 4 people per team

• ​EVERYONE IN YOUR TEAM MUST REGISTER!

• ​One submission project per team.

• ​Flying solo? No worries, we’ll help you find your crew!

​All Attendees get...

• ​Free Claude Pro + $50 API Credits

• ​Free Lunch, Snacks, & Breakfast!!

• ​Access to Industry Design Professional

• ​Exclusive Company Merch & Swag

​Prizes

​Winning teams get Free Framer Pro, Design-A-Thon Merch, and Shoutouts on ALL social platforms!

​Categories include:
🎨 Excellence in Visual Design – Outstanding aesthetics and design system

​🧭 Excellence in Usability – Best-in-class user experience and interaction design

​✨ Innovation Award – Most original concept and creative thinking

​Rules

• ​24 hours to build from scratch

• ​Projects must be demo-ready by judging

• ​Submitting a Framer Link with a small scale process blog for submission.

• ​Bring your laptop, charger, and creative energy

​🤝 Sponsors & Partners
Figma | Ditto | Claude.AI Anthropic | Framer
✨ More Coming soon... stay tuned on Instagram @designatut

​👉 Bring your laptop, your team, and your end-of-the-world ideas.