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🗓️  Feb. 28th @ 7pm EST - Mar. 2nd @ 4pm EST 📍 Remote - Zoom & Discord

👥 In-person group work opportunities available ⭐ Hosted by Wellesley in Product

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<aside> <img src="notion://custom_emoji/72f2a54b-57d6-4e98-8a90-101aa8d84744/198cad5c-cbc7-8091-9e4c-007a2d79f51f" alt="notion://custom_emoji/72f2a54b-57d6-4e98-8a90-101aa8d84744/198cad5c-cbc7-8091-9e4c-007a2d79f51f" width="40px" /> ENHANCE is an inclusive event that welcomes all individuals, regardless of their level of experience. Background in design and/or coding is not required! This event offers a unique opportunity to showcase your skills, strengthen your portfolio, and learn from experienced tech professionals in a low-stake setting.

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🧭 Table of Contents

🌏 About ENHANCE

<aside> <img src="notion://custom_emoji/72f2a54b-57d6-4e98-8a90-101aa8d84744/198cad5c-cbc7-8091-9e4c-007a2d79f51f" alt="notion://custom_emoji/72f2a54b-57d6-4e98-8a90-101aa8d84744/198cad5c-cbc7-8091-9e4c-007a2d79f51f" width="40px" /> ENHANCE invites participants to envision and design innovative add-ons, extensions, widgets, and more that improve existing browsers and applications. Throughout the course of ENHANCE, you will be tasked with identifying common pain points encountered by users during their day-to-day online activities, and how creative widgets can enhance their experience with technology.

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What am I going to do?

• You will form a team of 2-3 or participate individually and create a solution for one of the design challenge prompts below.
  • But remember: this is a designathon, not a hackathon; we are emphasizing design rather than functionality, so there should be NO CODING!
  • In creating your solution, we want your team to follow design-thinking and its tools/methods to guide your solution. This process will include investigating different users, understanding core problems, wireframing and prototyping. Don't worry, we have workshops and other resources that will set you up to begin design-thinking!
  • You will also get to hear from amazing speakers on different aspects of design and its importance in the world.
• Your final submission should include the following:

Coming soon… attend the Opening Ceremony at Feb.28 at 7pm to learn about details!

The Design Challenge

Coming soon… attend the Opening Ceremony at Feb.28 at 7pm to learn about details!

💡Helpful Reminders

• Remember: this is a designathon, not a hackathon; we are emphasizing design rather than functionality, so there should be NO CODING!
• In creating your solution, we want your team to follow design thinking and its tools/methods to guide your solution. This process will include research, understanding different stakeholders, identifying core problems, wireframing, and prototyping. Don't worry; we have workshops and other resources to set you on the right track.