UXL Designathon'26: LevelUp
LevelUp 🏓🎳🎾
Welcome to UX Laurier’s fifth annual 36-hour designathon, LevelUp! 🌍🖌️✨
What is a UXL Design-a-thon? 🎨🍓
The UXL Design-a-thon is a hybrid/virtual event dedicated to encouraging students from all backgrounds to open up their minds, let their creativity flow, and create a user-centric design. We’re welcoming student designers across Canada to join us on the weekend of March 27th-29th, 2026. Get ready for a 36 hours of learning about design, practicing your skills, and meeting UX professionals through mentorship, networking, and workshops! 🛠️🌟
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 25th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST⏳
Who can participate? 🙋♀️🙋♂️
Any undergraduate student in Canada! We welcome ALL levels, backgrounds, universities, and colleges!
Teams 🤝
Students can work in teams of 2-4. **All team members must apply separately! Teams will work together on the same challenge for the entirety of the event to present their innovative, creative, and playful design.
No team? No problem! Sign up as a free agent, and UXL will match you with other passionate designers.
Why participate? The best way to put your design skills to the test.
💪 Gain experience designing in a team
🎨 Add a project to your portfolio
👨💼 Network with UX and Product Design professionals from some cool and prestigious companies
🏆 Win BIG!
Whether you’re looking to hone your skills, build your portfolio, or take home an exciting prize, Wander UX is your opportunity to grow and shine.
How to apply ✏️📲
Apply through the Luma registration page.
Make sure everyone on your team has applied!
Check out our socials for updates.
Wait in excitement until we send out acceptances by March 27th, 2026.
ABOUT UXL
UX Laurier is creating an inclusive community for students from all backgrounds to learn, practice, and explore the exciting world of UX design✨
Instagram: @UX.Laurier