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Ready to explore UX, AI, and creative problem-solving in a fun, hands-on way?

Create | Connect | Learn

26th July, 2026

Register Now!

26thJuly, 2026

Our Event

UX Design Hack is a code-free creative jam for designers. It’s a 10-hour, hackathon-style event where participants collaborate to turn a concept into a working prototype. No prior experience is required. Senior designers mentor participants through the process, and the event includes workshops, collaboration, and networking opportunities.
Location: Emily Carr University 
Date: 26th July, 2026
Time: 9 am - 8 pm
Participants: 45 (teams of 2–4 or solo participants who form teams)
Workshop: a 30-min sessions (topics like building with AI)
Mentorship: Floating mentors guide participants and provide industry insights

Event Schedule

9:00 AM – Registration & Breakfast

9:30 AM – Team Formation

10:00 AM – Welcome & Introduction

10:30 AM – Hacking Begins

1:00 PM – Lunch & Networking

2:00 PM – Workshop

2:30 PM – Hacking Continues

4:00 PM – Break & Snacks

4:30 PM – Hacking Continues

6:00 PM – Submission Deadline

6:30 PM – Pitches & Judging

7:45 PM - Winner Announcement 

8:00 PM – Wrap-Up


Collaborative Environment

Gain hands-on experience and work alongside your team.

Mentorship

Benefit from the guidance and expertise of our experienced mentors.

Engaging Workshops

Learn new skills and enhance your knowledge with our diverse range of workshops.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with fellow participants, industry professionals, and potential collaborators.
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Our Team
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Pauline Lai
Founder

UX/UI strategist and educator with 25 years of experience creating human-centred solutions across tech, startups, and education. I blend research, storytelling, and clear strategy to shape products and design systems. As an educator and community organizer, I mentor emerging designers and build inclusive spaces for collaboration and growth.

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Zlil Sheloach
Executive

UX/UI and Product Designer with 10+ years creating intuitive, human-centred digital products. I’ve led 20+ projects and shaped features for 120+ websites. I thrive in collaborative teams, guided by empathy and real-world insight to craft clear, purposeful experiences that genuinely support people in meaningful, lasting ways today.

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Shiny Kuo
Executive

Visual designer with a marketing foundation who loves storytelling through illustration, branding, and immersive experiences. I bring energy, humour, and dedication to every project, blending creativity with business insight. As a photographer, videographer, and adventurer, I focus on emotion, connection, and purposeful design that moves people.

FAQ

UX & Design Hack is a one-day creative sprint where participants explore a real scenario, uncover a problem, and design a solution using UX methods and AI-powered tools. It’s hands-on, collaborative, and focused on creativity, learning, and rapid problem-solving.

Anyone who is curious about UX, design, or AI is welcome—students, recent grads, career-switchers, or early-career designers.

No. You can join as an individual. We’ll form balanced teams at the start of the day so everyone gets to collaborate.

A laptop, charger, and your creative energy. That’s it. We’ll provide the brief, tools, and workspace.

Yes. Experienced UX designers and industry mentors will be available throughout the day to help guide your thinking, answer questions, and support your team.

No. All work must be created during the event to ensure fairness and collaboration. You can, however, use past experience and knowledge to inspire your process.

You keep everything. You’re free to refine your project, add it to your portfolio, or continue developing it with your team.

All updates—schedule, announcements, resources, and reminders—will be shared through email and our official event channels, including Instagram and the event page.

We will provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages throughout the day. If you have specific dietary requirements beyond vegetarian or vegan options, please bring your own meals or snacks. We also encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.