The Digital Expedition | UI Design Challenge

Overview Welcome to The Digital Expedition, a UI design challenge where interface elements guide exploration, screen layouts frame entire worlds and functional design turns complex concepts into effortless user journeys. Let your creativity take the lead and craft a visual experience that is uniquely yours, one frame, one interaction, one design at a time. Objective To design an intuitive and engaging user interface based on the chosen prompt. Eligibility Open to all students. Individual entries are allowed. Each participant can submit only 1 entry. Challenge Brief Choose one option: A. Design an educational app where users can travel in different timelines and learn about particular incidents in past or future of any time zone. B. Redesign a photo gallery application in a fun, interactive way that is aesthetically pleasing and easy to use. The existing theme and detailed brief are attached for reference. Your task is to create a modern, memorable, and versatile artwork while retaining the essence of the prompt. THE DIGITAL EXPEDITION | UI DESIGN CHALLENGE Welcome to The Digital Expedition, a UI design challenge where interface elements guide exploration, screen layouts frame entire worlds and functional design turns complex concepts into effortless user journeys. Let your creativity take the lead and craft a visual experience that is uniquely yours, one frame, one interaction, one design at a time. Objective To design an intuitive and engaging user interface based on the chosen prompt. Eligibility Open to all students. Individual entries are allowed. Each participant can submit only 1 entry. Challenge Brief Choose one option: A. Design an educational app where users can travel in different timelines and learn about particular incidents in past or future of any time zone. B. Redesign a photo gallery application in a fun, interactive way that is aesthetically pleasing and easy to use. The existing theme and detailed brief are attached for reference. Your task is to create a modern, memorable, and versatile artwork while retaining the essence of the prompt. Submission Guidelines Participants must submit: Final Work: High-fidelity UI screens or wireframes presented in standard digital aspect ratios (e.g., standard mobile screen sizes or 16:9 for desktop). File Format & Resolution: JPG or PNG format, minimum resolution of 1080px wide. Written Requirement: A brief write-up (max 100 words in PDF format) explaining your interpretation of the theme and the tools used. Additional Files: Title of the UI project, optional but encouraged. File/Folder Naming: Name_UIChallenge_ANUVA2026.jpg Submission Method: The official submission link will be sent directly to your email address. Design Rules Originality: Must be 100% original work. No traced, copied, or AI-generated content is allowed. Plagiarism or use of AI will lead to disqualification. Content Restrictions: Content must be suitable for a general audience. Avoid offensive, violent, NSFW, or political content. Medium & Tools: Entries may be digital UI design files or clear digital scans/photographs of hand-drawn wireframes. Minimal editing is allowed on hand-drawn entries for lighting and contrast only. Designs may be black & white or colourful. Specific Guidelines: Avoid the use of text-heavy elements where visuals can convey the message. Design must be neat and high-resolution. Entry Limit: One entry per person. Important Dates Registration Deadline: 25/10/2026 Submission Deadline: 26/10/2026 Results Announcement: 1/11/2026 (Note: While the offline Anuva fest concluded on September 27th, the online portal for both new registrations and final project uploads will remain open until October 25th and 26th.) Terms & Conditions By submitting, you grant the organizers the right to showcase your design on official platforms with appropriate credit. The winning design may be adapted or modified for final use. Decisions of the jury are final and binding.