Design Hackathon

In just 36 hours, team up to solve real-world issues with design, plus add teamwork skills to your résumé and a new project to your portfolio.

August 7, 2025
Four students sit at a table and present their work behind a laptop screen showing their presentation.Four students sit at a table and present their work behind a laptop screen showing their presentation.

ABOUT THE HACKATHON

In just one weekend, you’ll team up to create an interactive prototype that solves a real-world issue, add teamwork skills to your résumé, create a new project for your portfolio, and perfect your presentation skills in front of industry judges.


Even if you don’t walk away with a trophy, past Hackathon projects have won global design competitions and even earned students prestigious internships.


WHEN

Friday, November 14

3:00 – 6:00pm


Saturday, November 15

9:00 – 3:00pm


AI design workshop and challenge reveal: November 7, 5:00 – 6:00pm


WHO

Teams of BFA Advertising and BFA Design sophomores, juniors, and seniors


WHERE

Room 311 amphitheater, 209 E 23rd St

Led by Sally Chung
Headshot of workshop leader Sally Chung
Led by Sally Chung

SALLY CHUNG started her career as a founding member of Saks Fifth Avenue's digital design team and eventually co-founded beauty AI start-up HelloAva. Most recently, Sally led design teams at Boston Consulting Group Digital Ventures, creating start-ups for Fortune 500 companies. Sally runs a stealth start-up in climate tech, teaches interaction design at the School of Visual Arts, and mentors at NYU Stern's Entrepreneurship program. She is passionate about empowering young designers, women, and minority designers. 

Headshot of workshop leader Sally Chung