The Designathon event schedule:

The table below outlines the schedule of activities for the Designathon event.

24May, 2019
09:00 am
Opening
All groups gather in the UJ FADA Building.
Background and process for event will be re-capped.
Introductions to facilitators and evaluators will be given.
09:30 am
Briefing
The brief will be re-capped and any questions fielded before the day starts.
10:00 am
Design Kick-off
Teams will work through to the following day 17:00 on the deliverables for the brief.
25May, 2019
17:00 pm
Design Close
All work is halted, and the evaluation starts.
17:00 pm - 21:00 pm
Presentations
Every group will have 30 minutes to present their work.
21:00 pm - 22:00 pm
Final Evaluation
The final evaluation of the presentations will be completed.
22:00 pm
Winner Announcement
Winners will be announced and R30 000 awarded.

What will be provided at the Designathon:

  • Facilitation and guidance throughout the process will be provided by a team of facilitators.
  • Food and beverages for the period of the Designathon will be provided. This will include breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
  • Each team will recieve colour coded T-shirts to clearly identify the participants.
  • Bean bags and a few beds/mattresses for those that want to rest in between will be available.