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A one-day design sprint to build civic tech solutions for communities, justice, and democracy.
The future of civic tech.
The future of civic tech.
Join us on April 12th for a hackathon-style design compeition! You'll work in small teams to explore, sketch ideas, and present interactive Figma prototypes to a panel of judges.Â
No prior experience required, all majors welcome. Â
Prompts we'll explore
Prompts we'll explore
Community-owned AI and digital tools
Community-owned AI and digital tools
Design interfaces, services, or governance tools that help communities build, understand, and hold AI and public tech accountable.
Tools for resilience in crises
Tools for resilience in crises
Create ways for neighbors, local orgs, or campuses to prepare for and respond to emergencies together
Technology that reduces inequity.
Technology that reduces inequity.
Design tools that challenge bias, expand access to services, or redistribute power and resources.
Lowering the friction to participate
Lowering the friction to participate
Use tech to increase access to voting, public meetings, representation, and civic feedback, especially for people usually left out.
đź“ŤCentral Campus Classroom Building 3460Â
đź“ŤCentral Campus Classroom Building 3460Â
🗓️Sunday, April 12 @ 10am–4pm
🗓️Sunday, April 12 @ 10am–4pm
👤 UM students in any major, any skill level
👤 UM students in any major, any skill level
đź’˛$300 prize pool; food and snacks provided
đź’˛$300 prize pool; food and snacks provided
Day-of flow
Day-of flow
10 AM - 10:30 AM: Arrival and Registration
10:30 AM- 11 AM: Opening Ceremony + Introductions
11 AM - 12:30 PM: Working Session
12:30 PM - 1 :30PM: Lunch and Learn with C-SED
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Working Session
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Presentations
3:30 PM - 4 PM: Award Ceremony
How will teams work?Â
How will teams work?Â
Apply individually or with a group.
Free agents will be matched into teams on April 12 based on interests and skills.
Teams will be 3–5 students, ideally mixing design, tech, and domain perspectives.
Bring a laptop; we’ll provide prompts, structure, and support.
Still not convinced? You'll gain...
Still not convinced? You'll gain...
Portfolio-ready concept: a problem statement, user journey, and Figma prototype you can talk about in interviews.
Mentorship: feedback from civic tech practitioners, researchers, and student builders.
Community: meet people at the intersection of UX, policy, and tech for good.
FAQs
FAQs
Do I need to know Figma?
Do I need to know Figma?
No, but it helps! We’ll have quick onboarding and teammates can support you.
Do I have to come with a team?
Do I have to come with a team?
No. You can apply solo; we’ll match free agents on the day-of.
Is this just for UX majors?
Is this just for UX majors?
Nope! In fact, we want policy, social science, CS, public health, and anyone who's passionate.
What if I can’t stay the whole time?
What if I can’t stay the whole time?
We understand there may be conflicts, but we encourage you to stay to support your team. Feel free to email us early if you want to partipicate but anticipate circumstances.  Â
Sign up today!
Sign up today!
Be part of the future of civic technology. Sign up today--spots are limited!Â
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