UIUX DESIGN AWARDS 2025
UI/UX DESIGN AWARDS 25'
Where ideas become experiences.
The Zuntra UI/UX Design Competition is a platform for emerging design thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers to showcase innovation through meaningful digital experiences. Open to students and professionals, the competition challenges participants to push boundaries, rethink interaction, and design solutions that enhance real-world impact. Submit your best work, compete with top talent from across the country, and gain recognition through awards, publication, and opportunities for career growth.
Each entry must include the following mandatory and optional materials.
Submission Components
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Full Name (Main Applicant)
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Email Address
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Submission Type: Individual or Team
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For team submissions: Member names, roles & emails
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Organisation / Institution (if applicable)
Applicant Information
Applicants must digitally confirm:
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The submission is original and rights-cleared
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Consent for Zuntra to showcase shortlisted/winning entries
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Agreement to judging decisions and competition rules
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Acceptance of the privacy and data use terms
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A typed digital signature and date
Declarations & Signature
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Project Title
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Category (Product UI, Interaction Design, Accessibility Design, Service Design, Student Project, Other)
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Short Summary (50–120 words)
A concise overview of the concept, context, and key value. -
Problem Statement (100–250 words)
Describe the user problem, environment, users, and constraints. -
Solution & Key Features (150–350 words)
Outline core interactions, unique insights, and primary flows. -
Impact & Outcomes (100–250 words)
Provide usability test outcomes, metrics, feedback, or measurable improvements. -
Accessibility Considerations
Brief explanation of accessibility decisions, WCAG alignment, testing methods, or inclusive design practices used.
Project Overview
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Primary Case Study PDF (max 10 MB)
Must include:-
Introduction & challenge
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Process & methodology
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Key screens & interactions
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User insights, testing, and outcomes
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Accessibility rationale
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The PDF should not exceed 8 pages.
Mandatory Upload
Optional Components
1. Prototype or Media Files
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Up to 6 screenshots (JPG/PNG, ≤5 MB each)
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Or 1 video demonstration (MP4 ≤50 MB)
2. Source Files / Design System
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Figma link with view/comment access
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Or a ZIP upload (≤50 MB)
3. Additional Notes
Optional contextual information, constraints, special testing environments, or supplementary insights.
Technical Requirements
File Format Rules
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PDF for case study (mandatory)
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JPG / PNG for images
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MP4 for videos
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ZIP for packaged files
All files must follow naming conventions:
applicantname_projecttitle_version.ext
Design Expectations
Submissions will be evaluated on:
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Clarity of problem definition
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Strength of design rationale
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Quality of visuals, interactions, and flows
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User research depth
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Accessibility & inclusivity
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Consistency, hierarchies, and micro-interactions
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Craft, innovation, and feasibility
Concept:
Step into the future of design. Imagine how digital interfaces will evolve in 2030 and beyond.
This challenge encourages participants to explore cutting-edge ideas like AI, AR, gestures,
and voice — shaping what human–tech interaction could look like in the next decade.
Think beyond screens. Think experiences.
AR-Based Travel Planner
Design an immersive app that uses augmented reality to plan, visualize, and explore trips.
Example: Users can “see” destinations in 3D before booking.
Focus on: intuitive AR UI, exploration flow, future transport concepts.
Voice-First Shopping Experience
Create a shopping app fully controlled through voice commands.
Think beyond buttons — how will users browse, compare, and checkout hands-free?
Focus on: voice feedback, confirmation flows, and accessibility.
Gesture-Controlled Music Player
Design a futuristic music app that responds to motion or gesture controls.
Example: Swipe in the air to change tracks or raise your hand to pause.
Focus on: micro-interactions, gesture feedback, futuristic icons.
AI Personal Assistant Dashboard
Imagine a single dashboard that manages your daily life through AI predictions.
Features like: smart scheduling, emotion detection, and proactive suggestions.
Focus on: clarity, trust, and human-like interactions.
Digital Health Guardian
Design an app that predicts and monitors health through sensors and AI.
Goal: Prevent health issues, not just track them.
Focus: Data visualization, voice alerts, humanized AI communication.
How to Submit
All submissions must be made through the official online application form on the Zuntra website.
A confirmation email and reference number will be generated automatically upon successful submission.
Late submissions or entries sent via email/social media will not be accepted.
Judging & Evaluation Criteria
Projects will be assessed by an independent jury panel based on:
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User-Centricity – Is the design grounded in genuine user needs?
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Creativity & Innovation – Does it offer fresh thinking or new perspectives?
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Functionality & Interaction Quality – Are the flows intuitive, efficient, and coherent?
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Visual Craft & UI Quality – Typography, layouts, design system consistency.
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Accessibility & Inclusivity – Alignment with accessible design principles.
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Impact & Measurability – Real-world usefulness or validated outcomes.
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Presentation & Case Study Quality – Clear storytelling and robust design explanation.
Competition Timeline
The Zuntra UI/UX Design Competition follows the schedule below. All applicants are advised to adhere strictly to the deadlines.
Call for Entries Opens
15 November 2025
Submissions officially open on the Zuntra website. Participants may begin uploading their project materials and application documents.
Submission Deadline
20 December 2025 — 11:59 PM IST
This is the final deadline for all entries. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstance.
Shortlist Announcement
10 January 2026
The shortlisted projects will be announced on the Zuntra website and notified via email.
Final Jury Review & Evaluation
15–25 January 2026
The jury panel will evaluate shortlisted entries in depth. Additional materials may be requested if required.
Winners Announcement
30 January 2026
Winners will be announced publicly on the Zuntra website and across official social channels.
Showcase & Exhibition Launch
February 2026
Selected projects will be showcased digitally and/or physically as part of the Zuntra Design Exhibition 2026.
UI/UX Design Awards 25'
🏆 1st Prize — Winner
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₹10,000 Cash + Guaranteed Paid Internship with Zuntra + Gold Certificate + Publication + Showcase
🥈 2nd Prize — Runner-Up
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₹5,000 Cash + Priority Consideration for Internship Shortlist + Silver Certificate
🥉 3rd Prize — Runner-Up
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₹3,000 Cash + Priority Consideration for Internship Shortlist + Bronze Certificate
🎖 Special Category Recognitions (Non-cash)
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Best Accessibility Design
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Best Visual Craft
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Best Research Depth
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Best Innovation
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Best Student Entry
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Digital Certificate + Award Badge + Showcase
Rules, Disclaimers & Assurances
This is the space to introduce the Features section. Use this space to highlight your unique aspects and to present specific credentials, benefits or special features you offer.
Originality & Copyright
By submitting, you confirm:
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The work is original OR
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You hold permission for all included third-party assets
Applicants assume responsibility for copyright integrity.
Exhibition & Promotion
If shortlisted or awarded, Zuntra retains the right to:
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Showcase the project on the Zuntra website
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Display it in exhibitions, publications, and partner platforms
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Use media assets for promotional activity
Privacy & Data Use
Personal information is used exclusively for:
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Competition administration
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Jury evaluation
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Winner announcements
Data is handled according to Zuntra’s Privacy Policy.
Judging Decisions
All jury decisions are final.
Zuntra may reject entries that are incomplete, ineligible, or misrepresentative.