9 months ago
Global Design Challenge for Sport and Physical Activity 2022
Dear GDC 2021 participant,
Registration is now open for the Global Design Challenge for Sport and Physical Activity 2022.
Join us again in our worldwide search for ambitious, innovative ideas to get people physically active. We believe that EVERY MOVE COUNTS!
Find out more here: https://gdc2022.devpost.com/
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The GDC Team 2022
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
about 1 year ago
Global Design Challenge 2022 - Warm Up 28th April 2022
Dear GDC 2021 participant
We wanted to let you know that the Global Design Challenge 2022 is going to start with a warm up on 28th April 2022.
Details and registration link can be found here https://www.ucc.ie/en/civic/initiatives/globaldesignchallenge/
We hope you will join us again this year.
Regards
The Global Design Challenge 2022 Team
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
almost 2 years ago
The Global Design Challenge 2021 winners are ...
Dear Global Design Challenge 2021 participants
We have been truly humbled by the effort and dedication of teams on nearly every continent of the world, during this ongoing pandemic.
We can’t thank the teams enough for making the Global Design Challenge 2021 such a success in terms of their innovative submissions - we had 58 submissions. It has also had a tremendous global reach, with 24 countries represented.
The judges have selected the winners, go to the Global Design Challenge for Sport and Physical Activity 2021 gallery to see who won. We want to congratulate the Spree Team who won…
almost 2 years ago
Top 25 shortlisted submissions announced
Dear GDC 2021 Teams
Our international, expert judges have shortlisted the 25 teams listed below to be considered for development grants. The winners of the development grants will be announced on Friday 2nd July.
We want to thank every team for the time and commitment given to their submissions. The judges were impressed and inspired by your work.
The GDC Organising Team
The following teams have been shortlisted:
| Amateur Women´s Soccer |
| BioAdventures : Learn, Move & Explore |
| Breeze |
| Community Campus Portal |
| Creativity and innovation in sports and physical activity |
| Cycle |
| Dare to believe |
| Designing Policy Evaluation Tools for the |
almost 2 years ago
Don't stop now! Complete your submission to the Global Design Challenge 2021 before the deadline in 60 minutes
There is only 60 minutes left of The Global Design Challenge 2021, so don't stop now, complete your submission and stand a chance to win a development grant of up to €10,000.
The GDC Organising Team
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
almost 2 years ago
Only 3 hours until the deadline for submissions to the Global Design Challenge 2021!
Only 3 hours to go until the deadline for submissions to the Global Design Challenge 2021.
We are here to help if you have any questions, just post them on the discussion forum.
You can do it!
The GDC Organising Team
almost 2 years ago
Six hours until the deadline, don't miss it!
Dear Teams
Only 6 hours to go until the Global Design Challenge 2021 deadline for submissions at 17h00 Irish time.
Don't miss it!
The GDC Organising Team
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
almost 2 years ago
24 hours left until the submission deadline!
You have 24 hours left before the submission deadline, don't miss it!
If you have any questions please post them on the discussion forum, so that we can support you getting your submission in on time and in the correct format.
Good luck!
The GDC Organising Team
almost 2 years ago
Share the excitement!! - What is your team is doing now? - Getting ready to submit?
It would be great if you could let everyone know your progress? Let's encourage all teams to cross the submission line!!
Tweet/post on social media with photos and use hashtag: #GlobalDesignChallenge
Tag us on Twitter: @GlobalDesignCh1
Best of luck to our 230 teams!!! Well done to all those who have submitted projects already!
Fiona and the GDC Team
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
almost 2 years ago
Your video submission is essential!
Dear GDC 2021 Teams
Your video is an essential part of your submission, so make sure that you have:
- watched the Video Pitching webinar in the 'resources' section
- created a video of 3 minutes or less in length
- explained your innovation clearly
- made your video accessible, by loading it onto a video hosting platform such as YouTube, Panopto or similar, and then providing the link in your Devpost submission.
The judges are looking forward to seeing your short, impactful videos!
The GDC Organising Team
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon,…
almost 2 years ago
There are 3 days left until the deadline for submissions!
There are only 3 days left to complete your submission for Global Design Challenge for Sport and Physical Activity 2021.
There are resources available to help you in the 'RESOURCES' section.
Use the submission video to guide you through the submission process.
Stick to the word limits on submission sections and a maximum of 3 minutes for your video.
If you have any questions, post them on the discussion forum.
Good luck!
The GDC Organising Team
almost 2 years ago
Supporting you through the submission process
Dear GDC 2021 Teams
To help you through the submission process we have created the attached video.
If you still have any questions about the submission process after watching the video, please post your questions on the discussion forum.
Wishing you the very best of luck,
The GDC Organising Team
almost 2 years ago
Creating a short video pitch for your submission
Dear GDC 2021 Teams
As part of your submission, you will need to provide a short video pitch about your innovation. It should be a maximum of 3 minutes long and can be filmed using your phone.
There is a 'Video Pitching Webinar' in the 'resources' section to help you. This webinar was developed specifically for you and has lots of useful tips and ideas.
We would also love to hear about your team's progress in the Global Design Challenge this week. Make sure to follow us on social media and share your journey with us using #GlobalDesignChallenge2021.
Wishing you…
almost 2 years ago
On your marks, get set, go!
Dear GDC 2021 Teams
The challenge has begun!
Watch this video from the founder of the Global Design Challenge, Fiona Chambers, welcoming you to the challenge and outlining the resources available to help you on your way.
If you have any questions about the challenge, please post them on the discussion forum.
Wishing you the very best of luck,
The GDC Organising Team
almost 2 years ago
Design Thinking Resources
Dear GDC 2021 Teams
To help you to solve your chosen challenge (i.e. one of our eight sub-challenges), please find Design Thinking Templates in the RESOURCES section. These were discussed in Dr Fiona Chambers' Design Thinking Webinar (also in RESOURCES).
- Remember to watch the webinar
- Sort out your design space (online or in person)
- If online, you might use Google Jamboard/Miro or Mural along with Microsoft Teams or Zoom - Perhaps have a WhatsApp group, too?
Any questions, put them on the discussion forum section of Devpost and we will be straight back to you:)
Wishing…
almost 2 years ago
The Global Design Challenge 2021 begins tomorrow, June 21st at 17h00
The Global Design Challenge 2021 will run from Monday June 21st (17h00 Irish time) to Sunday June 27th (17h00 Irish time).
Be sure to look at the judging criteria carefully:
- Creativity and innovation (33.3%) - Creativity and innovation in sport and physical activity
- Impact (33.3%) - Impact on the identified challenge and towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Feasibility (33.3%) - Feasibility of successful practical implementation of the idea
Webinars and links in the 'resources' tab are there to help you, and if you have any questions, please post them on the discussion forum.
The Global Design Challenge Team
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almost 2 years ago
What kind of teams can participate in the Global Design Challenge 2021?
The Global Design Challenge encourages all kinds of teams to participate in the challenge. You can see some examples of the different types of teams that entered the Global Design Challenge 2020 here.
You will see that teams were made up of groups of friends and contacts, while others came from community or national organisations. All these teams produced innovations that impressed the judges.
If you have any questions about teams, eligibility or the challenge, please post them on the discussion forum.
The Global Design Challenge Team
almost 2 years ago
Development grants and Expert mentoring for the TOP submissions
There are Development Grants of up to €10,000 for the TOP 7 innovations. In addition, the TOP 25 will be offered expert mentoring from IGNITE, University College Cork’s international award winning business incubation programme, supporting entrepreneurs to turn good ideas into great businesses. The TOP 25 submissions will also be reviewed by our partners and supporters who are looking for viable projects to support.
The Global Design Challenge Team
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
almost 2 years ago
Resources available to help you on your way
Congratulations on registering for the Global Design Challenge for Sport and Physical Activity 2021!
We have compiled a number of resources, under the 'resources' tab, to help you along the way. These include 3 webinars, specifically recorded for those entering the challenge, as well as other links and background that may help you.
On June 21st the submission template will become available, which will require a description of your submission (max 200 words), how your submission meets each of the 3 judging criteria and a video pitch (max. 3 minutes).
We can't wait to see your innovations!
The Global Design…