About the Event Design is more than how it looks. It’s how it works. Ever wondered how a simple idea becomes a digital experience people love to use? Design Rush is your chance to turn creativity into meaningful solutions. Presented by E-Cell, IIT (BHU), as part of E-Summit ’26, Design Rush challenges participants to solve real-world startup problems through user-focused design. From understanding the problem to building wireframes and interactive prototypes, teams will experience the journey from an idea to an intuitive digital product. Choose a challenge, think beyond the obvious, and create a solution that balances creativity, usability, and innovation. Guidelines Teams must have 1–3 members. Choose only one problem statement for Round 1. Follow the submission process and instructions for each round. Only one submission is allowed per team. Use the prescribed file naming format: TeamName_DesignRush_RoundNo The final round is offline; the listing specifies paid passes. Organizers’ decisions on eligibility and evaluation are final. Eligibility Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and other interested participants. Cross-college teams are allowed. One person cannot be part of more than one team. judging criteria
Originality and Innovation: Uniqueness and creativity of the idea.
Relevance to Startup Challenge: Alignment with the given problem statement.
Minimalism and Design Clarity: Simplicity and clarity of the design.
Presentation and Impact: Effectiveness of presentation and overall impression.
Venue
Indian Institute Of Technology(BHU),Varanasi
Varanasi, India