Design Hackathon 2023 Event

Transform Your Tomorrow: Harness the Synergy of Empathy, Design Thinking, and AI at DH23

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For whom? - At DH23, we embrace a wide spectrum of participants, including: Grade 8 - 12 students, Families ( Parents + Children), Teachers / Principals, , UG / PG Students, Freshers, Home makers, Employees / Professionals, Business owners, Startup founders, Groups (friends / neighbors).

Unified Group Mentoring, Diversified Judging Criteria - In a unique approach, all participants will be brought together under collective group mentoring sessions, creating a melting pot of ideas and knowledge. While everyone will benefit from shared wisdom and diverse insights, rest assured that competition entries will be evaluated based on their respective participant categories, ensuring fairness and relevance in judging.

What is “Transform your Tomorrow” ? - Proactively equipping oneself today with essential future ready skills and tools (Empathy, Design thinking, AI) to realize dreams and ambitions by overcoming future challenges.

When? - The event will be held online on Saturday, 18th November 2023, and Sunday, 19th November 2023, from 10 am to 6 pm.

Agenda & Event Schedule - Please find the detailed schedule here

Why Attend? - Have you ever felt the urge to create something impactful but felt unsure about where to start? Do you dream of bringing about meaningful change in your community or industry?

By joining this event, you'll learn powerful ways to turn your ideas into real things and set yourself up for big success. It's like getting the right tools to build your dreams!

How DH23 Shapes Your Tomorrow:

When you participate in DH23, you're not just attending another event; you're taking charge of your future. Here's the blueprint for your transformation:

1. Empathy-Driven Insight: Through our specially curated sessions, you'll learn to see the world through the eyes of others, identifying problems and gaps that many overlook. This empathy-driven approach is the key to unlocking real-world, impactful solutions.
2. Design Thinking Workshops: Experience hands-on training in design thinking. From problem identification to ideation, prototyping, and testing, you'll master a process that innovators worldwide swear by. This methodology empowers you to craft solutions that are not just creative, but effective and user-centric.
3. AI Toolkits: The future belongs to those who harness technology. With guided sessions on AI tools, we ensure you're equipped to analyze vast amounts of data, spot trends, and accelerate your solution-building process.
4. Networking & Mentorship: Interact with visionaries, industry leaders, and peers. This isn't just about learning; it's about building a community that can support, guide, and collaborate with you in your future endeavors.
5. Real-World Challenges: The challenges presented at DH23 aren't hypothetical. They're rooted in real-world issues, ensuring that the solutions you develop have potential for real impact.
6. Safe & Inclusive Digital Environment: Online safety is our priority. With participants from varied backgrounds, we've taken measures to ensure a respectful, secure, and inclusive online space for all.

By the end of DH23, you'll have a toolbox of skills, a network of like-minded individuals, and a mindset geared towards innovation and solution-building. This isn't just about two days; it's about setting you on a trajectory of lifelong learning, innovation, and impact. Your tomorrow starts at DH23. Don't let this chance slip by!

Use-Cases - The following scenarios depict the expected transformation after attending DH23.

How Grade 8 - 12 students can transform their tomorrow? - See how Maya, a 12th-grader, used digital awareness, empathy, design thinking, and AI to address online bullying, fostering a kinder online environment.

How can UG/PG students transform their tomorrow? - See how Rohit, an undergraduate student, utilized his academic knowledge and the skills acquired from DH23 to solve real-world problems, paving the way for a future filled with innovation and impactful solutions.

How Freshers can transform their tomorrow? - Discover how Shilpa navigated the job market strategically to secure a high-paying position.

How Employees can transform their tomorrow? - Learn from Jacob, who added significant value to his MNC through innovative initiatives.

How Business owners can transform their tomorrow? - Witness Vishal's strategic innovations that tripled his jewelry showroom's turnover.

How Startup founders can transform their tomorrow? - Gain insights from Amrit's journey in developing a successful MVP.

How Home makers can transform their tomorrow? - Observe how Payal leveraged her cooking expertise to build a thriving Instagram business.

How Teachers can transform their tomorrow? - How can teachers transform their tomorrow? - Taking inspiration from Mrs. Sharma, educators can innovate and use technology to enhance student engagement, create dynamic learning environments, and drive positive change in education.

How Families can transform their tomorrow? - "Families can transform their tomorrow by synergizing their individual strengths, embracing continuous learning, and collaboratively innovating to create impactful solutions, just like the Gupta family, who leveraged their unique skills in logistics, marketing, technology, and artistry to build 'GlobaEars,' a successful international e-commerce business, showcasing Indian craftsmanship to the world."

How Groups can transform their tomorrow? - Investigate how various groups can harness new approaches for collaboration and problem-solving

Synergy of Empathy, Design Thinking, and AI at DH23

Why Empathy - In today's interconnected and diverse world, empathy is essential for fostering understanding and tolerance among different communities and individuals. It acts as a bedrock for collaborative solutions to global challenges, promotes inclusive societies, and is crucial for navigating interpersonal relationships in an increasingly digital age.

Why Design thinking - Design thinking is a human-centered approach to solving problems, characterized by empathy, collaboration, and experimentation. In today's rapidly changing world, it is essential for fostering innovation, addressing complex challenges, and creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of individuals and communities, thereby transforming tomorrow.

Why GEN AI - AI can analyze vast datasets to identify human needs, behaviors, and emotions, thereby fostering a quicker understanding of empathy. By applying design thinking, AI helps in rapidly prototyping and iterating solutions for various problems, and subsequently, its ability to automate and scale allows these tailored solutions to be presented and implemented worldwide efficiently.

What can Synergy of Empathy + Design thinking + AI can do to individuals for transforming their tomorrow?

The synergy of Empathy, Design Thinking, and AI can empower individuals to deeply understand and address human needs, innovate and iterate solutions rapidly, and leverage technology to implement these solutions at scale, thus paving the way for personal and professional growth and transforming their tomorrow.

The outcomes of DH23 - Acquire the skills to turn challenges into opportunities and bring them to life.

• Mindset Shift & Problem Identification: Experience a paradigm shift, viewing each obstacle as an untapped opportunity, and utilizing empathy and AI-enhanced design thinking to pinpoint and address relevant issues.

• Solution Creation & Execution: Master the art of developing and articulating clear, impactful solutions, and bring innovative ideas from conception to reality, contributing actively to value creation.

• Evolution to Value Creator: Transition from a passive observer to a proactive value creator, shaping your environment positively and becoming an architect of change.

Specific tangible skills your are exposed to -  



• Problem Identification Skills - Learn how to utilize empathy to uncover meaningful problems within a theme, validate their significance, and assess their potential for impact creation. Craft a comprehensive problem brief to guide holistic solutions.

• Insight Generation Skills - Develop the ability to analyze information and generate valuable insights that can lead to innovative solutions. Learn to observe patterns, make connections, and gain deeper understanding of the problem context.

• Ideation Skills - Enhance your capacity to brainstorm and generate diverse and innovative ideas to address identified problems. Learn techniques for divergent thinking and creative problem solving.

• Validation Skills - Master the art of validating your ideas through feasibility studies, user testing, and market research to ensure they address the problem effectively and have potential for success.

• Visualization Skills - Acquire the ability to visually represent your ideas and solutions in a way that is understandable and appealing to varied audiences.

• Quick Mockup/Prototype Creation Skills - Learn rapid prototyping techniques to turn your ideas into tangible, testable artifacts with minimal time and resources.

• Presentation Skills - Develop the capability to create compelling presentations, craft concise scripts, and make impactful one-minute videos using Canva to effectively communicate your ideas.

• Promotion and Marketing Skills - Gain knowledge in promoting and marketing your ideas or solutions through various channels, understanding your audience, and creating engaging content.

Highlights of the event

• Innovative Fusion: Dive deep into the unique blend of Design Thinking and AI, unraveling methodologies that are shaping the future of problem-solving.

• Expert-Led Sessions: Engage with global thought leaders and pioneers in both Design and AI, garnering insights that bridge theory with real-world applications.

• Hands-On Challenges: Experience immersive workshops and challenges that allow participants to apply newfound skills, fostering a deeper understanding and readiness for real-world scenarios.

Past DH events -

DH 21 - In 2021, under the banner of "Reuse - Refuse," DH21 became a beacon of innovation, attracting over 1200 visionaries from 250+ cities. Using design thinking, participants, guided by industry experts, developed impactful solutions, with the winning team creating a sleeve for disposable surgical masks to minimize waste, illustrating a commitment to a sustainable future.

DH21 - All Category Winners presentations

DH22, themed "India@100," was a melting pot of brilliance and foresight, drawing 1800 participants from 300+ cities across India. The event, utilizing design thinking, saw diverse minds conceptualize solutions for India's vibrant tapestry, with the winning team envisioning asteroid farming and developing an app for monitoring, showcasing the boundless potential for transformative change.

DH22 - All Category Winners presentations

DH 23 - Building on five years of invaluable feedback from mentors and participants, and integrating the latest tech innovations, we've revamped our event for wider impact. Our audience has grown, now welcoming ages 13 to 65, and we've expanded language offerings to five (English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil), ensuring broader accessibility. A significant inclusion is the integration of AI tools, enhancing productivity within the design thinking framework.

Simplifying our approach, we've narrowed down from 12 categories to just two: Products and Services. Traditional team mentoring has evolved into panel discussions, and our new 'Platinum Participants' feature offers exclusive access to the live Zoom platform. This not only offers intimate access to panelists but also enhances online safety.

As an annual online event, DH expects unprecedented participation this year, capping at 2,500 entrants. This limited availability means early birds will reap the benefits. With our prize pool swelling from 1 lakh to 3 lakhs, now's the perfect time to seize this opportunity and shape your future.

Past DH Participant Experiences -