PARTICIPANT INTEREST FORM Participants Interest Form CALLING ALL DESIGN SPECIALISTS We're creating a design event unlike anything you've experienced before. This isn't your typical hackathon - it's a completely reimagined experience that will push creative boundaries and showcase true design mastery across specialized disciplines. This form gauges interest only. Your responses help us identify the right talent for this groundbreaking series of events happening throughout the year. Details remain confidential as we prepare to revolutionize how designers collaborate, create, and demonstrate their expertise.PreviousNext1. IDENTITYParticipants First NameParticipants Last NameParticipants EmailParticipants Time Zone- Select -Eastern Time (ET)Central Time (CT)Mountain Time (MT)Pacific Time (PT)Alaska Time (AKT)Hawaii-Aleutian Time (HAT)Participants Location- Select -AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificParticipants LinkedInParticipants Portfolio/WebsitePreviousNext2. SPECIALIZATIONPrimary Design Discipline UX Design UI Design Product Design Motion Design Visual Design Information Architecture Interaction Design AI/ML Design Augmented Experience Design (AUX) Systems Design Game Design UX Research OtherOtherSecondary Design Skills (select up to THREE)PrototypingUser ResearchVisual DesignContent StrategyFront-end DevelopmentData VisualizationAnimation3D ModelingAI Prompt EngineeringAccessibilityDesign SystemsOtherPreviousNext3. EXPERIENCE & CLASSIFICATIONExperience Level Rookie (0-2 years) Pro (3-5 years) Veteran (6-10 years) Master (10+ years)Current Industry- Select -TechnologyGamingHealthcareFinanceEducationEntertainmentRetailTransportationGovernmentNon-profitAgency/ConsultancyOtherOtherHave you participated in design competitions before? Never 1-2 competitions 3-5 competitions 6+ competitionsPreviousNext4. BATTLE PREFERENCESFormat Solo battles Team competition (2-4 people) Both formatsTeam Status I have a team ready Looking to form/join a teamI have a team ready:Team SizeTeam Member DisciplinesBattle Duration Preference Lightning Round (4-6 hours) Standard Battle (12 hours) Extended Campaign (24 hours) Ultimate Endurance (48 hours)Participation Mode In-person showdowns Virtual battles Hybrid events No preferencePreviousNext5. COMPETITIVE EDGEWhat motivates you to compete? Rank in order of importance, 1-5 (1 being the lowest importance and 5 being the highest importance)Prize pools0Professional recognition0Skill development0Networking0Career opportunities0Preferred Prize Structure (select all that apply) Cash prizes Hardware/equipment Software licenses Job interviews with sponsors Exclusive mentorship Industry recognition Championship title/rankingWould you be interested in other roles besides competing? Judge Coach/Mentor Workshop leader Commentator/AnalystRelevant experience: PreviousNext6. TECHNICAL SETUPWhat equipment can you use for competitions? High-performance computer Drawing tablet Multiple monitors VR/AR equipment Mobile testing devices Audio/video for streaming Professional software licenses Specialized peripheralsList your primary design software tools:PreviousNext8. AVAILABILITY & COMMITMENTAvailability Weekday evenings Weekday daytime Weekend days Weekend evenings Full weekendsHow much time could you commit to: Monthly events Quarterly events Bi-annual championships Annual world championshipsPreviousNext9. FEEDBACK & IDEASWhat would make design competitions more exciting?Any specific challenge types you'd like to see? By submitting this form, you're expressing interest only. Specific event details, rules, and registration will be announced later. We won't share your information with third parties without consent. Previous Submit Form Was this helpful? Yes No Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback!