📌About the Event

The UnFoldMart Design Hackathon 2026 is a 12-hour, in-person design competition organised by UnFoldMart in Gurugram, Haryana, on 23 October 2026. The event challenges young designers and engineering students to develop an heirloom-inspired product, a distinctive brand identity, and an engaging packaging experience. Participants will work on a surprise design brief, tackle an unexpected mid-event challenge, and present their concepts to judges. With a first prize worth ₹25,000, freelance career opportunities, and hands-on industry exposure, the hackathon provides an opportunity to showcase creativity, problem-solving, and practical design skills.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Organiser: UnFoldMart
• Event Type: Branding, Product Design and Packaging Hackathon
• Mode of Conduct: Offline (In-person)
• Event Duration: 12 hours
• Event Date: Friday, 23 October 2026
• Timing: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM IST
• Venue: UnFoldMart Headquarters, Suite 18, Level 18, The Executive Centre, Tower A, DLF Epitome, DLF Cyber City, Gurugram, Haryana – 122002
• Participation: Individual or teams of 2–4 members

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📅 Important Dates

• Track Selection and Collaboration: 23 October 2026, 11:30 AM IST
• Surprise Challenge: 23 October 2026, 3:00 PM IST
• Final Presentations: 23 October 2026, 6:00 PM IST
• Result Declaration: 2 November 2026

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🎯 Eligibility & Rules

• Eligibilty:
• Open to students currently pursuing design or engineering programmes.
• Graduates who completed their studies within the last two years are also eligible.
• Relevant disciplines include:
• Brand and Communication Design
• Product and Industrial Design
• Furniture Design
• Packaging and Experience Design
• Engineering
• Applicants from recognised institutions across India may apply.
• Selection is based on portfolio quality, with emphasis on creative thinking and hand-sketching abilities.
• Participants from outside Delhi NCR can apply but must arrange and fund their own travel and accommodation.

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🏆 Benefits for the Participants

• Winner – First Prize
• Total reward worth ₹25,000
• ₹15,000 cash prize
• ₹10,000 Taj stay voucher
  First Runner-up – Second Prize
• ₹10,000 Taj stay voucher
  Second Runner-up – Third Prize
• ₹5,000 cash prize
  Additional Benefits
• Participation Reward: ₹2,000 per participant who completes the full day and submits their work.
• Career Opportunities: The top three entries receive interviews for paid freelance opportunities with UnFoldMart.
• Professional Recognition: The top three entries receive recognition on UnFoldMart’s official website and social media channels.